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10 Ways to Bring Sumptuous Texture to Modern Rooms

http://www.decor-ideas.org 05/19/2014 02:23 Decor Ideas 

When we think of rich, opulent rooms, we often think of baroque spaces festooned in heavy fabrics and gilded to the nines. But even breezy, contemporary spaces can feel sumptuous thanks to a plush rug or combed paint. In short: It’s all about texture.

modern living room by Brad Ford ID
1. Cloak clean lines in crushed velvet. While furniture upholstered in crushed velvet may seem like a statement, choosing a neutral color and using it on classic, midcentury-inspired pieces creates richness in a modern space.

Here crushed velvet furnishings help create an opulent, library-like feel in this artistic interior.

modern living room by The Sky is the Limit Design
2. Add a textured statement wall. Sometimes a whisper is more of an attention-grabber than a yell. So it is with this monochromatic textured wall, which instantly draws the eye toward the fireplace.

The Sky Is The Limit Design achieved this affect using modularArts products — large, tile-like pieces of reinforced plaster.

Tip: If you’re considering a modularArts product in your home, be sure to hire a good drywall professional, as the joints will need to be plastered.

Read more about textured walls

modern living room by Rad Design Inc
3. Embrace industrial elements. The concrete walls and ceiling in this lovely loft space were left exposed to capitalize on the raw beauty of their building materials.

Rad Design kept the industrial space from feeling too cold by creating balance with a cozy, midpile rug and plenty of textural throw pillows.

modern living room by Noha Hassan Designs
4. Toss down a shag. Once the fodder for jokes about tacky ’60s and ’70s decor, shag rugs are back — albeit in more restrained interpretations.

Use deep-pile rugs in neutral tones to add can’t-wait-to-take-your-shoes-off coziness in spaces where squared edges dominate.

Read more about the shag rug comeback

modern bedroom by Noha Hassan Designs
5. Say moo. The irregular shape and Rorschach-like pattern of a hide rug offer another way to add interest to a large swath of hardwood floor. The light sheen and subtle texture complete the wow factor.

If you’re turned off by the idea of real hide, consider faux to achieve the same effect minus any pangs of guilt.

How to choose the right hide for your space

modern kitchen by Cornerstone Architects
6. Go big with a glass backsplash. The trend for kitchen backslashes is to go taller and wider — as in this space. Glass in particular is great when you’re using a backsplash to create texture, as its smooth, slightly transparent surface complements both industrial and natural materials, infusing the space with feminine lightness.

transitional family room by A-Interiors LLC
7. Add tufted furnishings. Look no further than a classic chesterfield to add warmth to a modern space. Tufting is a textural element that works wonders and is unexpected in spaces where the decor is modern, but the architecture may not be.

modern bedroom by Tiffany Hanken Design
8. Play with your paint. Creating texture with paint is a great way to add interest without the expense of textured wallpaper.

Here Tiffany Hanken Design used combing to create a textured effect.

modern living room My House
9. Layer for warmth. Why use one floor covering when you can layer two? Break up solids and layer textures by placing a solid shag rug atop a low-pile Moroccan carpet, or a hide atop a solid rug. As for the effect, imagine a modern version of a king’s throne heaped in hides and fabrics. You’re basically creating a more minimalist version of that.

modern bedroom by Croma Design Inc
10. Choose a quilt that won’t quit. Opt for a quilt or stitched coverlet to add interest to neutral or pastel bedding. The result will be cozy, inviting and slightly imperfect, the kind of bed that’s meant for drinking coffee in on a rainy Saturday morning.

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