Add an element of surprise to spruce up a room!

Change Your Decorating Style in the Middle of a Room

Add an Element of Surprise in Each Space

A punch of color or texture would add a lot to this stark room.

To avoid a boring look, change your decorating style in the middle of a room. Consider adding one element of surprise in each space.

Sometimes you walk into a room that is perfectly decorated, only to get the feeling that things are just "too perfect." Sometimes all that's needed is a little surprise--something that doesn't really belong but adds a touch of whimsy.

In this type of situation, I like to add the unexpected.

In a perfectly traditional room with matching sofas, matching end tables, matching side chairs, and matching lamps, consider adding something ultra modern. A modern painting, a minimalist chair or table, or a contemporary sculpture could be just what's needed to jolt your eye away from the boring.
In a very contemporary interior with stark white walls, black furniture, sleek and smooth surfaces, try a textured area rug in fuscia, add a bold-patterned pillow on a chair, place a pair of classic silver candlesticks and colored candles or a traditional floral arrangement on a dining room table. Just something enough to break the tedious look of everything matching.
Try it! You'll probably like it.



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The Important Role of Texture in Interior Design

Texture is a design element which is generally overlooked when decorating a home. However it has the ability to add a powerful, albeit subtle dimension to a room's interior. In fact, it is one of the secret tools which are used by the professionals to really make an impression on a space.

The word texture refers to how the surface of an object feels. This implies that texture is merely a tactile consideration. However, when you see something which feels rough, even if you don't directly touch it, your mind still recalls all of the times in the past when you have touched rough objects, and in a small way you relive those experiences. This means that texture has an effect not only on the way a room feels, but also on the way it looks.

Using texture allows you to add another whole dimension to a space. No longer confined to visual elements such as line and color, now you can actually determine the way the space will feel to your visitors. By branching out to use this new device you are able create an impression in a whole new way, making your artistic design that much richer.

 
At Distinctively Home, we believe everyone deserves a living space that is comfortable, inviting, and reflects his or her personal style. With Distinctively Home’s full menu of design and décor options, you are sure to create a wonderful living space that is unique to you while matching your lifestyle.

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