Hi there (again)!
We are PorchLight Home Staging popping on to welcome you back to our blog. The way this blog thing works is that on the first Friday of every month, we will celebrate the much needed weekend by releasing our monthly blog. In these short but sweet articles, we will mesh the world of home staging (our forte) with current events and fashion trends. This month’s blog topic is all about making your style unique through various textures. There is nothing worse than feeling like your outfit or space is bland. Not to mention, with the seasons changing, layers and different textures are on the rise. Don’t fret, because below we will introduce new, and trendy ways to stick out in the design/fashion world!
Interior Design Styles
As far as home design goes, I will dive into three different styles and provide examples of implementing textures in each one. In order to show a wide range of possibilities, I chose three styles that I feel are very contrasting to one another: modern, eclectic, and farmhouse.
Picture curtesy of Tina Rich Design
Modern
Do you like the sleek, “airy", and clean vibe to a house? if so, you may try and stay away from adding too much texture to your home, in fear that it will take away from the minimalist goal. Even if your tastes lean more toward neutral tones, there is always room to make a bold statement. If you tend to avoid saturated and colorful pieces in your home, I would suggest to choose wisely what aspects you want to “pop.” For example, pictured above is a gorgeous marble countertop with a matching backsplash. Just by adding distressed brick to the room, you can see the contrast of textures. This designer went a step further and added open shelving into the unit, which is a great way to showcase neutral dishes and decor while crafting a unique element for this kitchen.
Eclectic
Adding color and textures to an eclectic style is extremely easy. Funky and quirky elements in an eclectic styled house are the home’s primary traits. Vibrant hues have a way of creating a cheery and inspiring energy, whether it is the color of your couch, rich wallpaper patterns, or patterned curtains. Now don’t get me wrong, the eclectic vibe is not for everyone. You either love it, or it gives you a headache (personally, I’m a big fan). Below, you see two examples of a living room/office that encapsulate the idea of adding various elements of texture to a room. To the left, you will notice a mauve couch and yellow striped chair. Those two pieces in itself make the room pop, but by adding a contrasting cheetah carpet and colorful art on the walls, the room surely makes an impression on everyone.
Pictures curtesy of Architectural Digest
Farm House
If you’re all about the rustic, home cooked, Chip-and-Jo kind of lifestyle, then you would probably fall in the “farm house” category. Like the eclectic style house, adding texture to the farmhouse look is a relatively easy task. The difficult part when adding texture to a farmhouse is avoiding “tackiness.” Rather than name what is out of date in interior design, let’s introduce what is “in.” As the seasons are changing, curling up on the coach with a chunky blanket and some apple cider sounds like heaven on earth. Adding a woven or brass blanket basket can add a cozy touch to a living space. Another rustic look that adds texture to a house of this style would be a barn door for a bathroom or office. A barn door is attention-grabbing and the focal point of a room. They really add a warm feeling to a house by implementing a new texture: exposed wood.
picture 1: Pinterest Picture 2: White Shanty
Your Clothing Style
Now that we have covered the interior design of your house, let’s talk about your personal style. Similarly to decor preferences, people have very different styles for what they chose to wear. There has definitely been a growth in minimalistic, and neutral outfit choices, but at the same time there has also been a spike in “streetwear” clothing. (aka, colorful sweatsuit sets, vibrant sneakers, and bright accessories). Three quick tips for adding texture to your outfits I would suggest are layering, mixing patterns, and spicing up your jewelry collection. First, layering pieces of your clothing could seem like a no-brainer with the season’s changing, but our goal when doing so is to make it look chic whilst remaining comfortable. Pictured below is a very popular style these days. Not only is wearing a matching tracksuit cozy, but pairing it with a classic trench coat and crossbody bag, gives you the “New York Fashion Week look” that everyone strives for. Secondly, if you want to make a bold statement with your outfit choice, I would suggest mixing patterns. Now, I know what you’re going to say. Doesn’t this go against everything we were taught about fashion? Maybe. But things change, and if you haven’t learned by now, fashion trends change at lightening speed. Mixing patterns is definitely a statement, and it shows people you are confident. Lastly, I want to emphasize the importance of jewelry. Jewelry can change an outfit completely by enhancing your look. Not to mention, it can tell people a lot about you (what brands do you like, what metals fit your skin tone, etc.). Pictured below is a variety of chunky bracelets, and gold rings. As far a jewelry goes, the bigger, the better. Big chains are very on trend. Try to break away from the mindset that gold chains are only for rappers. You deserve to feel like a million bucks too!
Pictures 1 & 2: Elle Magazine Picture 3: Kristalize Jewelry