No. 2. Deploy Tactile Appeal through Textures

Design: Aimee Nemeckay; Susan Fredman Design Group
Chicago Photo: Nick Novelli, Novelli Photodesign

NKBA 2011 Design Trend No. 2. Deploy Tactile Appeal through Textures
No. 2. Deploy Tactile Appeal through Textures

No. 2. Deploy Tactile Appeal through Textures

The use of actual and implied texture offers a tactile and visual feast. Lines, colors, and patterns can act as either a point of interest in a given space or a mellow background to a more prominent component. The textured touch is apparent through an oversized glass mosaic tiled rug inset into the limestone floor, creating the effect of an actual textured and patterned area rug. A quilted effect, also seen in fashion trends, was created using custom-made glass keystone tiles, adding a shimmering surface to the wall of the shower.


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