Incorporating different textures can instantly take a well-designed room to the next level. By mixing pieces with soft, shaggy, and smooth fabrics, you can create a space that's unique, stylish, and has a depth of design that will make your room look and feel like home. Let's explore three of our favorites in this guide to furniture textures.
Bouclé
Bouclé is a favorite trending material, and it's not going anywhere anytime soon. This soft, bumpy fabric is made up of small loops of yarn that give it a nubby texture. Seen most often in shades of ivory and cream, bouclé lends to a boho or modern vibe, but you can find it in dark tones like navy and grey, as well.
Care Instructions
Although it's soft and delicate looking, bouclé is fairly easy to clean. Just use a vacuum with an upholstery attachment to sweep up crumbs when needed.
It's important to note that pet claws can easily get caught in the small loops of fabric, and stains are easy to spot in ivory hues.
Styling Tips
If you're wondering how to style different furniture textures, start with bouclé. In fact, it doesn't take much to transform your space with this particular texture. Add a pop of color by draping a blanket over the back or place a few pillows on your chaise lounge to get the same effect.
Leather
Leather is classic, timeless, and incredibly versatile. Made from animal hides, the process to create leather results in a product that's both durable and stylish — a winning combo for your living space. You can find it in a variety of natural tones, and whether dyed or left natural, this material’s notable warm tones evoke a welcoming atmosphere in any space.
Care Instructions
According to Better Homes & Gardens, leather furniture is one of the most durable, long-lasting, and easy-to-clean choices for your home. If you do have a spill, simply clean it up with a damp cloth.
It's also important to note that leather is easily scratched, so families with kids and pets may want to avoid picking it for their everyday furniture.
Styling Tips
The beauty of leather is that's incredibly versatile, and it's easily incorporated into all types of design styles. Whether you prefer a modern vibe, boho chic, an industrial look, or a more traditional style, you can easily incorporate leather pieces into your space. Leather adds warmth and character, but with a few thoughtfully placed throws and pillows, you can easily add contrast and depth to the look of your space.
Velvet
Velvet is lush, soft, and luxuriously decadent in a room filled with different textures. In fact, Martha Stewart states that styling different furniture textures in your living space is on trend — and will be for quite some time. It's a great option for homes with kids and pets, thanks to its durability, and it's easy to incorporate in different places, including sofas, pillows, and even bedding.
Care Instructions
Velvet is surprisingly easy to clean, and crumbs can be removed with a vacuum that has a soft brush attachment. Sometimes creases appear on velvet, but you can remove them with a handheld steamer. If spills happen, simply use a soft cloth and a solvent that's gentle enough to clean the area. Check the care guide for your velvet furniture to see whether it needs a water-free solvent.
Velvet fabric will also patina as it ages, but by carefully placing it out of direct sunlight, you can keep the color from fading.
Styling Tips
Learning how to style different furniture textures is a fun process, and velvet can add a modern, vintage vibe to your space. If you like an art deco look, you'll love the way the right velvet sofa or chair will look in your space. Pick a color that ties into other pieces in the room and provides a balanced look.
Design Your Space with Romanza
Learning how to style different furniture textures can be a fun process. Our experts at Romanza are happy to help you find the perfect pieces as you design your space to reflect your personal style. Together, we can make your house feel like a home — and look absolutely fabulous, too. Contact us to get started!
