With autumn cottage décor, we talk a lot about texture, which will make your home feel cozy and warm. In his new book The Nature of Home: Creating Timeless Houses, architect Jeffrey Dungan delves into the process of designing a home.
When it comes to texture, he uses materials to add depth to his design. “Materials give us texture, color and depth,” he writes. “They can be slick, sleek and sophisticated, or deep, rich and luxurious.” In your own home, use different materials to invoke the type of ambience you want. Here are a few materials available to you, and the qualities they exude.
• STONE strength, sturdiness, longevity• GLASS elegance, lightness, fragility• WOOD comfort, warmth, rusticity• COPPER glamour, modernity, abundance• CHROME timelessness, simplicity, cleanliness• GOLD prosperity, class, agelessness• VELVET…
