Incorporating texture in the interior design of our homes can provide for a multi-sensory experience and enhance the overall ambience of the space. Living spaces can be transformed by engaging the sense of touch, integrating elements that are chosen for their texture, materiality and the physical and emotional senses they evoke. These play a crucial role in making the home feel more inviting and personalised.
The inclusion of elements that invite touch, such as soft fabrics, textured surfaces, or natural materials, homeowners can create a more immersive and inviting environment. This multi-sensory approach enhances the ambience of the space, making it more comfortable, visually appealing, and enjoyable to inhabit.
Tactile touches can be incorporated into your living spaces in various ways, each adding a unique dimension to the space. Textured wall coverings, such as wallpaper or applying techniques such as Microcement or polished plaster adds depth and visual interest to walls. Such textures can range from subtle to dramatic, transforming a once plain wall into a focal point of the room. Introducing natural materials such as timber flooring, stone cladded and interior facebrick walls provides character, bringing a sense of the outdoors into the home, fostering a connection to nature.
Layering soft furnishings and woven textiles, such as boucle furniture, plush rugs, knitted throws and cushions made from velvets and linens, enhance comfort and coziness to any room. These textiles invite touch and create a sense of relaxation. Handmade tiles to wet areas, textured artwork and decorative accents, such as ceramic pottery bring a touch of craftsmanship and authenticity to any interior. Textured cabinetry also provides a tactile experience, inviting touch and interaction. Running your fingers over a smooth surface of honed marble of the grain of timber veneers can enhance the sensory experience and create a deeper connection with the space.
Window treatments, such as curtains and sheers made from fabric with different textures and weaves are another element to consider to transform your interior. These can have significant impact on the aesthetic appeal of the space, enhancing the overall experience for the end user.
Matthew is a Site Supervisor with over 10 years’ experience in luxury, bespoke residential construction. His career has seen him manage a wide range of high-end residential and commercial projects, while also sharing his expertise as a Building Studies lecturer at North Metro TAFE.
A Registered Building Practitioner with a Diploma of Building and Construction, Matthew is recognised for his strong communication, collaborative approach, and commitment to quality outcomes. In 2017, he was a finalist in the Ric New Rising Star Awards, a reflection of his drive and dedication to the industry.
Matthew thrives on problem-solving and enjoys working closely with architects, engineers, and trades to deliver projects that are both unique and of the highest standard. For him, the greatest reward is seeing happy clients at the end of the build, achieved through his “one team, one dream” style of collaboration.
Nick has been in the building industry his entire life, a career that began on the tools as a wall and floor tiler and organically moved into construction supervision. This is where his attention to detail and passion grew from being intricately involved in the creation of high quality residential construction.
Always striving to achieve the highest quality in finishes and workmanship, Nick gets satisfaction from facilitating the creation of a beautiful home from nothing but a pile of sand. A work highlight for Nick is the satisfaction in seeing the joy in Weststyle clients’ faces when their home is complete, knowing that he has been a part of building their dream home.