Saturday, February 12, 2011

"My" Top Ten Design Elements #9

Texture, primitive, "The Something to Talk About" has to included in my list of "Elements " for great design. Without these your room can easily become boring . You can have a nice room without them, but for a great room, try to include one of the three. It will make all the difference.


The huge stove hood in this kitchen gives it the "Something to Talk About". It makes the whole space. I bet everyone that comes in walks right over to it and starts to ask questions. These are the elements that make for great design.

Without the texture of the walls, that primitive coffee table and those fabulous French doors hiding the T.V. what would this room be . . .


No one that walks into this space will ever forget it.



This photo shows that it does not have to be a grand thing, sometimes leaving the worn , needs to be re-done . . . can be the very "Element" that makes the room dance . . .




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18 comments:

  1. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Great photos. Love all of these rooms. Texture and the unexpected really makes a huge impact. I need to look around and see what is in my rooms. Hugs, Marty

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  2. terrybrowder@saylesranch.comFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Good thoughts. I think we use texture intuitively, sometimes, but this will go in my into my brain to try to be more cognitive about it. Thanks for the challenge!

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  3. vignette designFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    I'm with you on texture. I like the unexpected texture from patina and rustic elements, especially juxtaposed with elegant and refined elements.

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  4. CindyFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Hi Vicky,
    Those are all great rooms. I especially love the one with the huge french doors hiding the TV and the walls with the lovely boards and coffee table. Sometimes I'm not sure how to incorporate all of these elements, hopefully I get it right sometimes, though.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  5. La Vie QuotidienneFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Great rooms, each one offering us something special to look at. Oh how I would love to have some of these 'old' walls.(-:

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  6. Kelly @ Much To Do With NothingFebruary 12, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Vicky you always find the best ideas. And the best info! Now I need to go look at my rooms again.
    Kelly

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  7. Tales of WhimsyFebruary 12, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Wow. You totally taught me something new today. I need more texture in my life.

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  8. Tales of WhimsyFebruary 12, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Thanks for the great examples!

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  9. Daryl at Vermont CottageFebruary 12, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    So true. A great post. Thank you for the ideas and photos.

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  10. Rosaria WilliamsFebruary 12, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    I never thought about this concept. Excellent examples!

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  11. ToteFebruary 12, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    I love all the rooms. Great texture!

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  12. Patricia @ 9th and DenverFebruary 12, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    That little yellow buffet in the entrance sitting next to that chippy plaster wall---speaks volumes to me!
    Without scrolling up-- I think the only other photo that caused me to remember it ...was the great expanse of a room that you said no one would forgot. Love the big chunky beams and wood in that space.
    But my mind is drawn to the little yellow buffet...
    great finds. Thanks for putting these together.

    Pat

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  13. lvroftiquesFebruary 12, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Lovin' the texture girlfriend! That hood is HUGE!! Doesn't it look like there's another range on the other side? I'd be asking them about that! *winks*....Cuz I want one of em! Lol! Vanna

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  14. Divine TheatreFebruary 13, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Curious...does pet hair count as texture?

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  15. chrissyFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    OH my gosh....I had such a hard time leaving you a comment,think I forgot what I was going to say!!!!!!!!!! Love these rooms,and really like the table in the last pic. x0x0

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  16. KathysueFebruary 15, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Vicky, I so agree textue can make a pretty room into a great room!! Kathysue

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    Great point. Love the examples you have chose.
    Careyann

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  18. fialka012February 21, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    Moc hezké...

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