Designing With Texture
Grasscloth, wool, and wood tones create visual interest in this home office
Texture plays in important role in all our projects at Little Palm. In monochromatic palettes, texture takes center stage by creating interest and contrast between finishes. It can welcome and comfort us in the fabrics used on furniture or window treatments. Strong, large format textures provide a stunning visual weight to accent and focal pieces that set the tone for the feel of a home.
Here are some important textures that enhance and refine the tone of our style here in Southwest Florida.
A grasscloth accent wall anchors the bed and accents the contrasting headboard
GRASSCLOTH
Raffia, Bamboo, Jute, and Sisal are only a few of the natural fibers used when creating these beautiful grasscloth wall and furniture coverings so welcome in coastal and natural design. The innate organic nature of this material adds beautiful texture and comes in many different colors and patterns to work in almost any space.
Rattan wrapped Host and Hostess chairs add interest to this dining room
RATTAN
Rattan has continued to remain a defining feature of coastal style that transcends styles by being at home in both traditional and contemporary designs. As a naturally renewable sustainable resource, environmentally conscious furniture and handicraft manufacturers have utilized this material beautifully to create texture and pattern.
A chunky woven wool rug adds dimension and comfort
Wool
Whether used in furniture, fabrics, rugs, or textile accents, wool is another beautiful natural texture that can be used in various applications to accommodate many different styles. With the emergence of hygge aesthetics and organic natural design taking root throughout the world of design, wool has remained a foundational design element in many design projects.
The large leather ottoman in this Great Room creates a comfortable and functional central point for this seating arrangement
Leather
Leather, as well as faux leather or vinyl, creates an elegant contrast to the matte and varied textures of most natural materials. The refined look of leather adds a luxurious feeling to any space. Faux leathers and high-quality vinyl materials can create the same effect while remaining low maintenance and adding a high level of durability to furnishings.