Outside Inspiration - Texture, Texture, Texture

Welcome to another instalment of Outside Inspiration! 

Outside Inspiration...

Image Credit: Rely Design via Pinterest

How gorgeous is this photo? I love the juxtaposition of nature and the beautifully man-made elements.

What does it teach us? 

1. Stonework is breathtaking.
2. Texture is key.
3. Unexpected greenery softens hard surfaces.

 The practical application...

Image Credit: Convoy via Pinterest

This space has so much going on in the texture/pattern department, but it doesn't feel distracting. It feels cohesive.

The top 3 takeaways?  

1. If you're lucky enough to have exposed stonework, relish it. If you're not, you can introduce it through the use of natural stone floor tiles, modern stone wall cladding, or even a stone sculpture.
2. Making every surface a tactile experience adds boat-loads of interest. Go crazy with texture in your rug, sofa, fabrics, pillows, wall & floor treatments, but keep it from overwhelming by maintaining a calming colour palette.
3. Having a rough surface (like these bricks) in your space adds a grittiness that I love, but it often needs to be softened in order to feel comfortable and inviting. A few flowers in a vase or potted plants add a hit of greenery (the worlds most under-used neutral) and life to the space.