Everything in your house contributes some element of color, pattern, and texture to the overall appearance. To make the most of your decor, consider color and proportion carefully before embarking on a project. Think about the impact of new colors or features on the total look of a room. The object of interior decorating is to emphasize the good features of a room and to minimize or even disguise any less desirable ones. Color, pattern, and texture, used skillfully, can change the information received by the eye about a room's depth, height, and width.
Color is a powerful decorating tool.
Use it boldly, but give thought to the views from one space to another. An entrance hall's color, for example, not only sets the welcoming note but also has a direct impact on adjoining rooms. Texture adds an extra dimension to walls and fabric by inviting touch while also introducing subtle distinctions between light and shade. It gives depth and interest to many colors that might otherwise seem undistinguished. Patterns provide a reassuring element in any decor because of their reliance on regular repetition.