Styling Notes | Designing with Color and Texture

Styling Notes | Designing with Color and Texture

Interior design relies heavily on the use of color and texture to create a cohesive and luxurious atmosphere. By incorporating various materials and textures, you can add visual weight and interest to your living spaces, making them feel less flat and more curated. At Portside Living Huatulco, we prioritize materiality in every piece we design, ensuring that our products can be easily incorporated into any home to elevate its aesthetic.
Whether you're looking to create a standout furniture piece or simply layer textures and materials throughout your space, we offer designer tips to inspire a beautiful and harmonious environment.

Color and Texture: On a Statement Piece

Designers often use a single furniture piece to add contrast and drama to a space, instantly creating a striking impression. To achieve this effect, we suggest either combining contrasting colors on a single piece or incorporating various textures in a similar color scheme for a more subdued yet tactile experience. This approach can add depth and interest to your interior design and create a unique focal point that draws the eye.

CONTRASTING HUES: When choosing to incorporate multiple colors into a single piece, it's essential to ensure that the undertones of each hue complement each other. Opting for a unifying undertone such as a deep olive or a warm golden brown can provide a cohesive foundation to select materials and finishes that vary in depth, while still maintaining a harmonious overall look and feel. This approach can help you achieve a balanced and coordinated interior design that showcases your unique style and preferences.

 

Color and Texture: Across a Room

To establish a well-curated texture foundation for a room, consider starting with the main pieces, such as a sofa and an accent chair, and choose textures that vary within a tonal color scheme. This allows you to add more layers of interest through accents and accessories placed throughout the space. Designers often rely on trusted texture pairings to create a cohesive atmosphere in any room.

One such combination is LINEN + LEATHER, which is akin to the classic jeans-and-t-shirt ensemble of texture pairings and serves as a timeless staple that can elevate the overall design aesthetic of your space.

 

Color and Texture: Across the Home

To create a luxurious and timeless ambiance in any room, consider layering warm and neutral tones with various textures throughout your living space. Begin by selecting a tonal palette and then incorporate contrasting materials and delicate color accents for a cohesive look. By working within a tonal range, you can explore a multitude of options to play with shape, form, and texture.

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