Texture

Right now I am obsessed with texture. I am especially excited about adding texture with rugs, throws and pillows.  As I have mentioned before good design does not have to cost an arm and a leg.  I have been thinking of changing up an area rug in my living room for something with some interest and texture.  Here are a few examples of what I have seen at my local Home Sense for under $200.00.  (Love the price since it allows me to mix it up again in a year if I start a new obsession...like maybe animal print leather rugs or something!)

                                                                                                        My living room now...

                        

 

  Some textured rugs I have been looking at:

 

   

 

    

 









Texture adds so much interest into a space without having to add colour. Some things to try are fur pillows on a smooth leather couch. (Extra bonus is that this trend has really taken off lately therefore you should have no trouble finding an assortment of colours and shaggy fur).  Or, a knit throw on a simple sofa.  I also really enjoy textured art which creates so much interest against the flat drywall.  Or a shaggy carpet beneath a simple sofa and on a hardwood floor.

 

                               Shaggy Pillow                                                                                                                  Knit Throw

  

Textured Rug 

 If you're afraid to experiment with colour why not add some interest to your space with an interesting texture?