How to bring texture in to your apartment with Redfin Real Estate
Redfin Real Estate reached out to myself and other experts on our views about unique ways to bring texture in to apartment living. You can read some of my comments below or click here to read an article about 22 more unique ways to introduce texture in to your home, as noted by experts selected by Redfin.
"As both an artist and a former architect, I know that interior design trends come and and go, but art is always in fashion. For apartment dwellers, space can be at a premium but there are clever ways to add texture and interest to apartment living areas through the use of art. "
Texture through Rugs
One way to introduce texture is through the use of rugs. Rugs are traditionally used on floors to dampen sound or define areas, but they can also be hung on walls as art pieces to create a focal point with texture.
Some rug companies are now collaborating with artists in order to create special collections of rugs that are highly sought after, rare and valuable additions to art collections. Irish rug company "Ceadogán" produces high quality rugs, that are based on the art work of Mainie Jellett from the 1930's, with these highly desirable pieces being a spectacular addition to any apartment or home.
Define Space with Louvres
Another current design trend that can be modified and replicated in apartments is the use of louvres in order to showcase artworks.
Currently architects and interior designers use vertical louvres to break up and define spaces in homes and buildings. While smaller area apartments don't tend to have the need for spaces to be defined, the louvres can still be added in these areas, but are used in a different way in order to give texture and further interest to a space.
The louvres can be fixed to a wall and then an art work or painting can be hung as a relief against the wood louvres giving a modern and unique feature to the home that aligns with contemporary interior design
Small Spaces, Big Art
Apartment living can sometimes mean living in smaller spaces than perhaps a house, but with clever designs apartments can be stylish homes for all at different stages in your life.
The main thing is to understand that even small spaces can accomodate features such as bold artworks and that bright paintings can make a focal point in any size space. And while perhaps selected artworks may not be as large as one would hang in a traditional house you should never shy away from vivid color as they can be a feature in all apartments and will enhance all interior design,
By painting walls the same neutral color throughout the apartment you can make your apartment feel bigger and you can then introduce color and your personality by art carefully selected by you. Introducing color through art also gives you the opportunity to experiment and try new things without being fixed to them. Artworks that you think will work in one space can be mixed up and changed to another area if you get bored looking at it in a particular area. Changing a painting on a wall after all is a lot easier than repainting your home!
So enjoy apartment living and be adventurous with interior design and adding texture to your living spaces.