Just like in the fashion world, interior spaces work similar when mixing and matching textures in your space. Too many textures and the space is a busy eye sore. Not enough texture, and the space is bare and boring. Getting the right amount of textures in a space is easy and iNSPIRE Q is going to give you 3 simple tips on how to mix textures like our designers do!
![A corner of a living space that shows how to mix textures. On the left side is a grey finish campaign writing desk and a clear acrylic chair. On the right side is a round glass top dining table with a chrome metal base. Paired with the dining table are two keyhole dining chairs upholstered in tawny port red linen.](https://blog.inspireq.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/kitchen-3-1000x703.jpg)
1. Play with light and dark colors
Contrasting patterns and colors make for a bold statement and creates a stunning, eye-catching design.
![A kid's bed with a bright red wood panel headboard. The bed is dressed with a grey, black, and red plaid print blanket and pillows. There are also bright red accent pillows with a Moroccan print.](https://blog.inspireq.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/E680P-R_LS1_Mar-07-2016-1000x1000.jpg)
![A classical-themed bedroom. The poster bed has a wood frame with a cream fabric upholstered headboard. The bed is dressed with blue and white bedding, as well as a plaid brown throw blanket. There is a brown wood nightstand with various pieces of décor on it. At the foot of the bed is an ottoman with a wood base and green striped fabric upholstery. Off to the side is a brown fabric upholstered wingback parsons chair with a silver nailhead trim. The room also has various greenery throughout.](https://blog.inspireq.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/classic-bedroom-1000x671.jpg)
2. Balance a solid texture against a pattered texture
Whenever there is a busy pattern be sure to always contrast it against a solid color to separate textures.
![This one way of how to mix textures is similar to the kids bed previously shown. A bed has a white wood panel headboard and grey, white, and yellow bedding. There are various patterns on the bedding, but what stands out most is the yellow Moroccan-print accent pillows set against grey sheets.](https://blog.inspireq.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/E680P-Y_LS1_Mar-09-2016-1000x1000.jpg)
3. Make sure your texture is scaled
Making sure that your patterns and textures are different sizes is important they shouldn’t be the same size
![Another bedroom displaying how to mix textures. The bedroom features a canopy bed with a champagne gold metal frame and black button tufted upholstered headboard. The bed is dressed with mostly white bedding, but pops of color come from multicolored blankets, pillows, and a black accent pillow. There is a mirrored 1-drawer nightstand decorated with various pieces of décor. Against the adjacent wall is a matching mirrored 1-drawer writing desk with a clear acrylic chair.](https://blog.inspireq.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/bedframemetal-1000x791.jpg)
And just like that, you can mix your textures just like a pro!
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