Textures are such an integral component of interior design work. What’s your approach when it comes to them?
I am intrigued by plays of textures and I prefer layered textures over color. I love the depth of several textures working and playing together to create a space. It’s an elevated aesthetic that I find both interesting and calming.
What are your favorite textures to work with?
I love natural materials the most. That would include jute, seagrass, hyacinth, sisal, grass cloth, caning, bamboo, and various types of woods. Nothing beats natural.
Are there any drawbacks to natural textures?
It’s not a drawback per se, and it depends on the project, but natural is not always an option for outdoors. When planning alfresco spaces, I look for products that are suitable for outdoor use, but which emulate natural materials.
What materials are your clients asking for these days?
My customers don’t ask for textures by word, but that’s exactly what they are looking for when they ask me for warmth and depth.
What are your thoughts on carpets and underfoot textures?
I use them in every space I can. For rugs I like wool and cotton. Wool is amazing for durability and always cleans well, which is especially good in a house with children. I actually just designed a line of flat weave area rugs in combinations of jute, ethylene polyester, chindi, and cotton. The collection is a good representation of my love for mixing textures with patterns.
What are some ways to introduce texture into an interior that designers don’t rely on enough?
I love walls with texture as I’m not a huge fan of just painted drywall. Even if it’s subtle, a grass cloth or paper weave on the walls instantly elevates a room.
What are the textures you like to surround yourself with at your own home?
I have a lot of jute rugs, interesting baskets, woven wallcoverings, and furniture accents with cane or bamboo. Like I said, I love natural materials around me.
Story Credits:
Text by Christopher Day
Interior Photography by Dan Cutona
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