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Pay Attention to Texture!
by Kathleen M. Peters, www.KatieDidDesign.com
Texture is an important element in decorating that
is often overlooked. The exact same color scheme and patterns can look
vastly different, in different textures! For example... compare
the following: Picture an all white hospital room with flat white walls,
flat white tile floors, plain white sheets and bedding, and flat white cabinet
doors. Now compare it to all white room decorated in the Shabby Chic
style with white walls faux painted to give texture, gauzy, large textured
curtains, a white-painted wooden floor, a white chenille throw rug, white
damask bedding on the bed, intricate carving on cabinet doors, and white
lace on the tables.
What a difference! Texture adds interest and
richness to your decor. It can be added through anything from textured
fabrics to picture frames and accessories, to plants, to layers (of anything).
So if your rooms look a little boring, and you can figure out what's missing...
take a fresh look at your room and see if you can add
texture!
Have fun!
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This article Copyright 1999-2004 - Kathleen Peters, KatieDid Design. Reproduced with permission.
Kathleen Peters - 'Katie' - is a custom window treatment and bedding designer, and owner of KatieDid Design, her online shop. She is also the editor-in-chief of Decor, Decorating, and Design, a free bi-monthly ezine filled with articles, tips, and guidelines to help with your home decorating.
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