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It's All Natural
What does your favorite texture say about you?
Grass: You have a joyful spirit and enjoy a clean, natural style. Stick to coarser, natural fabric including Berber rugs and wool-based weaves.
Cotton: You are kind, sensitive, and warmhearted. Stick to soft, inviting fabrics that you can sink into at night and dig your toes into in the morning. Try jersey-knit sheets and soft, thick pile rugs.
Wood: You are calm, steady, and dependable. You will enjoy natural flooring with a smooth clean finish. Stick to small, simple area rugs if you want to add a spark of color to your natural flooring. Use bedding fabrics with clean lines and natural tones. Stay away from loud patterns and thick fabric weaves; focus on natural beauty.
Slate: You are strong willed, intuitive, and quiet. Install slate flooring if your room allows and accentuate bedroom surfaces with stones, rock gardens, and running water. Stick to fabrics that are smooth and cool.
Silk: You are passionate, bold, and daring. Use lightweight, flowing fabrics like silk, rayon, and sateen weaved cotton. Create a silky feel under your toes with rugs that have a short, tight pile.
Texture Tips
Texture should not be overlooked. The effect is not just tactile; it can be visual and evoke emotion. The materials you choose can create the touch and feel of your sanctuary that will massage your tension away, put you to sleep at night, and greet you in the morning.
Sheet tips: What’s next to your skin definitely matters. When shopping for sheets, test different thread counts, fabric compositions and weaves to determine what’s most soothing and comfortable to you.
Pillows pointers: Compare different fillings and weights to test the feel of pillows and comforters before purchasing.
Use nature as your inspiration: Consider natural textures and how they appeal to you. This can help set the tone for any room.
Texture creates emphasize: The use of contrasting textures can have a powerful effect, similar to color.
Head to toe impact: A strategically placed rug of the right materials can have a positive effect. If your rug is the first thing to greet your feet in the morning, choose the softest and plushest material possible. Consider shag, silk, chenille, or even a faux fur.
Function comes first: Regardless of look, keep in mind that your sheets, comforters, and pillows need to serve a purpose. If you typically get too hot or too cold during the night, you should purchase materials that will accommodate your body and contribute to sleep.
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