Light & Texture In Decorating
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(Updated with new material on May 30, 2024)
I spent time taking pictures with my camera this morning, focusing on light and texture in decorating. Following the way the light played off the walls and furniture and objects in my apartment.
I can hear the chimes tinkling outside. There are three sets of them. So it’s kind of like an orchestra at times when the wind is blowing.
That is my music.
I lit the candles on the sideboard and let the scents waft through the air. They are Lilac Blossom and Raspberry Vanilla. The candles were made at the White Cottage Co.
When there’s a thunder storm and the wind is intense there is a cacophony of sound out there. Right now the rain is pouring down and the thunder is grumbling.
Decorating Trends For 2024:
Natural tones of woods such as oak, walnut, and maple are trendy now. Along with classic colors such as black and white.
Designers always say a little black is good in any room. That the color black is bold, sexy, and refined. As well as versatile.
The light here is dappled and the wood is more defined with the sun slanting in through my storm door.
The textures are displayed through a variety of materials.
When decorating, don’t just look at the objects or decor. Look at the textures. Like a combination of wood and glass or ceramics and fibers. Then there’s the color mixed in.
Here are some of the things designers recommend to keep your style on-trend, and your furniture timeless.
- Darker wood furniture
- Performance fabrics
- Custom furniture
- Environmentally friendly
- Grounded with earth tones
- Make a statement
This vintage bottle filled with wine corks shows texture of wine corks through the glass jar. The wood below it, a vintage box I found at an antique mall, gives the vignette a nice warm hue.
You never really realize the beauty of wood until it is bare. And then you see the striation of scratches and grooves.
For centuries, wood has been a popular choice in interior design. Wood is known for its natural warmth and timeless beauty.
I’ve been noticing a trend in decorating for wood in it’s natural state…. it looks to me that the wood is not stained or painted. I love the look but I do wonder if they put some sort of sealer to protect the wood? Maybe Tung oil or a wax finish? My husband found a large oak desk that someone was discarding so he “rescued” it. It needed a little repair and a bit of sanding. I’m leaning towards a using Tung oil so the natural wood shows through. Do you have any experiences with this sort of thing? It aggravates me that someone would just discard an item like this…. they could have tried one of the selling places such as Facebook Market or Craig’s List and offered for free at least. Would have been a waste for it to have gone to the dump. It seems we live in a throw away world these days.
No, I’m sorry. I have never dealt with this issue.
Love that llama picture…SCORE!!!!!!
Your home has gone through a complete transformation since I was there. I like it! You have a great eye. Texture is so important. That is what I tell gardeners that have shade and bemoan The fact that they can’t grow colorful flowers. Use texture and various shades of green And plants that have movement line grasses.
Love the Llama pic from Target. Pretty cute. Also like very much your vintage jar filled with wine corks. Happy New Week.