The Interior Color and Texture Trends You Must Know

In interior design, texture is defined as the sensations caused by the externals surfaces of objects received through the sense of touch. For instance, squishing soft carpet between your toes, running your hand along a rough wooden tabletop, or sinking down into leather couch cushions. Colors on the other hand is an international language understood by all. Colors change their character and influence our mood. Colors change their character when lightness and saturation are modified. Light colors are airy and make rooms feel larger and brighter. While dark colors are sophisticated and warm and they make rooms feel intimate.

Color trend for 2018

First and foremost, one of the colors that have been used for quite some time is millennial pink. The color has been officially named back in 2016 and became popular in 2017. However, it’s not going to be that hot this 2018. It may be good for another reason but not with the same intensity, but as an accent color. Then what is the right color to look for? Think retro! Think terracotta, browns, deep pinks, burgundy and teal, with splashes of bright blue and orange.

In addition to these, modern colors for 2018 include metallic hues, which are perfect for the high tech style. Shiny surfaces, metallic details, shimmering accents, pearl finishes are design trends which are excellent for creating impressive home interiors.

Think light such as pink quartz and sky blue. Home decors in light colors look bright, sophisticated and stylish.

Relaxing natural green color is also one of the color trends for 2018. Forest and green grass wall murals, houseplants for Green wall designs, bamboo arrangements in glass vases and green tableware are best for adding green color to the home interior.

Fabric in pastel turquoise colors, light or deep purple colors look fabulous, luxurious, and stylish.

To create a bright and cheerful color design, lime, lemon and all warm colors are fashionable ideas to look at.

Pick the right texture for 2018

Texture is all about sensations, and there are many ways to successfully achieve the right texture for your interior in 2018. The focus is the connection of the home interior with the surroundings and organic materials to create a deeper and more tactile experience.

Still topping the list for trend in texture for 2018 is the use of linen on furniture and in bedding. They are still expected to stick around for 2018. It is still considered to be casual and laid back. Lush velvet in rich tones of turquoise and ruby is also expected to be in.

Precisely engineered structures and prints come to life, whether it is a flat wall or rug. 3D concepts are inspiring new formations which can be applied to the home interior. This architectural approach continues as a trend especially now that designers are into technology and new compositions.

Dark metallic, especially with liquid-look surfaces often with a distressed, industrial finish continue to be essential in interior design. This texture is greatly influenced by our interests in planetary and space explorations.