The Importance of Rug Texture in Interior Design

Have you ever found the perfect writing pen? Its shape, design, and texture just seem to fit naturally in your hand. It feels good to write with. Likewise, the role of texture in rug design can have a similar effect. Depending on various factors, a rug can add depth as well as sensory appeal to any room in your house.

Here are three things to think about when purchasing your next rug and the role its texture will have within your home.

Visual Depth

The first way that a rug can add depth to a space is visually. Did you know that a round rug can make a room feel larger? That’s just one small way a rug can affect a room. The rug’s design can also grab your attention, drawing your eyes toward a particular pattern or color within the rug. It accomplishes this in subtle ways, not the least of which is the rug’s texture.

Consider this: a rug with a high pile can make a room feel cozy. The opposite is also true: one with a low pile can give the room a classic vibe. Whether through weaving patterns or contrasting colors, visual depth is one way that texture plays a role in rug design.

Sensory Appeal

The second way rugs add texture to your space is with the thickness of their pile. Remember, previously we were focused on the visual impact of a rug’s texture. Now we’re looking at the tactile sensations texture can give us.

Let’s revisit that high-pile rug from a moment ago. Not only does it give off a visual cue of coziness, but it also physically feels much different than a low-pile one. Imagine walking into a room and seeing a shag rug. Now, contrast that with running your feet along it. What kind of sensory reaction did you just have? 

Remember, design isn’t just how it looks; it’s also how it works. That’s true in many things, ranging from electronics to board games and, yes, to rug design.

The Role of Materials in Texture Design

So far, we’ve focused on two ways that rugs add to a room: visual depth and sensory appeal. Neither of those will be as effective unless the weaver chooses to use high-quality materials.

Consider a Heriz Serapi rug. The wool used in these types of rugs contains higher concentrations of iron. It’s more durable and has a much different texture than a rug made from silk. This is one reason why we only recommend purchasing rugs that use these natural materials. Simply put, you’ll never get the same texture, visual, or physical sensations from a rug made from synthetic materials as you will with one made from silk, wool, and cotton.

Find rugs of every texture and design at Rug Source!

If you’re looking for a rug that can help your room have sensory appeal, visual depth, or a unique texture, you’ve come to the right place. Our online inventory is full of options that can meet each of these needs. Browse our listings here or give us a call at 980-819-7373 and let us know what you’re looking for!