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Variations In Color And Texture:
Co-relating upholstery textiles. In decoration, upholstery Textiles must first be considered from the angle of their cost, suitability, and durability ? but their relationship to the ensemble of the room depends mainly on their pattern and color. Walls appear as backgrounds to chairs and sofas placed against them, and Floor coverings must be considered in their effect upon free-standing pieces. Contrast of upholstery materials with their backgrounds is usually advisable, and it may be obtained in any one or more of the usual methods, such as texture, tone, color intensity, hue, or the use or omission of pattern. As upholstery coverings are secondary color areas to walls and floors, the color brilliancy of the former may be increased. Care must be taken to avoid an excessive use of patterned upholstery in a room, and particularly if wallpaper or a patterned Floor covering is used. An excess of plain surfaces is less objectionable than an excess of patterned ones; the former is restful and may be given interest by variations in texture and color. Stripes and plaids produce a medium degree of animation and are less disturbing than elaborate patterns and harmonize well with both these and plain colors. Plain colored upholstery usually looks best and may be given greater interest if contrasting colored welting cords or chenille fringes are used with it.Houses with small walled yards can make great use of the many features of a patio to produce attractive paved courtyards that are easy to construct and maintain. Different types of paving can be combined to give variations in color and texture. Walkways, for example, can be laid in brick or pavers, while the remainder can be surfaced with paving blocks. Raised planters can be added in strategic positions to add color and a change in level, while a small wooden deck will provide a contrast in surface and possibly a natural link with another feature such as a tree.
Adding color, pattern, and texture can be one of the most exciting aspects of decorating your home. Through the use of color, you can express aspects of your personality. Color also allows you to create precisely the mood and atmosphere that you want, and so, as a result, make your home uniquely yours.
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