Depth and Design: The Power of Layering Materials

Vogue has touted mixing textures as one of the hottest trends on the current design scene, with sophisticated homeowners blending different materials such as plaster walls and wooden floors or ceilings. Mixed materials convey the sense of a curated interior, which is more personal, eye-catching, and awe-inspiring than spaces that have clearly been designed. 

Layering textures brings an extra dimension to a space but also serves as a point of curiosity and even a conversation starter. It also appeals to the sense of touch and adds warmth, comfort, and pleasant contrasts that nevertheless do not wrest from the overall harmony of a space. If you’re keen on embracing this trend in your home while also keeping repurposing and eco-friendliness in mind, the following tips will show you how!

 

Layering Color Hues

 

One of the hottest looks this season involves layering a single hue within a space. For instance, if you opt for gray, you might have slate-painted walls, dark gray bespoke sofas, velvety gunmetal chairs, and taupe carpets. This look lends a space warmth and tranquility, since there are no contrasting or complementary colors vying for attention. What’s more, ensuring that the items in this space are made of different fabrics adds richness to its look. That doesn’t mean that you can’t have occasional pops of color, and that is where vintage and repurposed items can come into play. Check your storage space for items like bronze mirrors, desk lamps, or vintage soap sculptures, as well as any small decorative pieces you have in your chosen hue.

  

Repurposed Knitting Projects

 

If you are a seasoned knitter or crochet artist and you have items such as coasters, doilies, or nature-inspired items, give them new life by sewing them onto a sofa, soft chair, or pouf. This will add a delightful design to even the simplest of pieces and add a chic layered effect. Get inspiration from the maximalism trend and top furniture items with cushions in a wide array of textures. Even if you opt for a single color, you can add texture by selecting cushions with stripes, nature imagery, pom-poms, and other elements that add a 2D effect to everyday items. Use accessories and appliqués found in old, unwanted clothing items to create unique cushions that nobody else will find at the stores.

 

Combining Soft and Hard Surfaces

 

The beauty of texture lies in blending hard and soft surfaces into a cohesive look. That is great news for those who love bargain-hunting at garage sales, looking for antiques, or repurposing furniture items belonging to past generations. This is because instead of opting for an overtly matching style, the aim is to blend items belonging to different styles and time periods. For instance, a velvety chaise longue works stunningly with a leather Chesterfield sofa, while hardwood floors suit a plush vintage rug. Aim to find new and old items and to give heirloom pieces their due importance. 

 

Texturization is one of the top trends in the interior design scene. In a home, it involves layering color, furniture, and decorative pieces. The trend lends itself to sustainable homes because it embraces such a wide range of influences and materials that it is easy to create beautiful bespoke spaces with items one already owns or can access secondhand.