Element of Design: Texture

Visual Textures
The floor,windows, chandelier, and end table all have very shiny and reflective surfaces. This shine is also found in the blue chairs and to some extent in the vases.

Tactile Textures
The wicker chairs and rug have rough and bumpy textures. The blue chairs are very smooth and slippery. The blue vase has ridges but is otherwise smooth which creates an interesting mix of smooth and rough textures. A rough texture can also be found in the pots that the trees are in.

Audible Textures
The indents of the green vase, the ruffling of the trees' leaves, the smooth yet rigid fabric of the blue chairs, and the small chandelier beads clinking together would all create distinct sounds.

The Mood
The smooth, shiny, and reflective surfaces give this room a more formal feel. There is also a few roughly textured pieces, which are generally more informal. The overall feel of this room is quite formal but the use of the rough textures keeps it from becoming overly formal. The use of all the reflective surfaces also makes the room seem bigger and brighter.