Texture in Interior Design

(a)   is the surface quality of a material.

• The color of a material
• The size of a material
• The shape of a material
• The surface quality of a material

What are the two main types of texture?

• Tactile and visual

• Smooth and rough

• Soft and hard

• Light and dark

Match the following senses with how tactile texture is experienced.

• Vision

• Through touch

• Touch

• Through smell

• Hearing

• Through sound

• Olfaction

• Through the eyes

Match the following hormones with their stimuli according to neurodesigner Isabelle Shoval.

• Stimulated by stress

• Oxytocin

• Stimulated by sunlight

• Adrenaline

• Stimulated by tactile materials

• Dopamine

• Stimulated by rewarding experiences

• Serotonin

What is another name for visual texture?

• Illusionary texture

• Solid texture

• Physical texture

• Tactile texture

Match the following textures with their effects on light and color:

• Neutral textures

• They make colors seem more vibrant

• Glossy textures

• They reflect more light and make colors seem lighter

• Smooth textures

• They do not affect light and color

• Rough textures

• They absorb more light and make colors seem darker

What kind of emotional response do soft textures usually elicit?

• Inviting and cozy feelings

• Cold and formal feelings

• Strong and vigorous feelings

• Calm and peaceful feelings

Match the following room textures with their impacts:

• Soft textures

• They make the room feel more rustic

• Rustic textures

• They make the room feel warmer

• Casual textures

• They make the room feel harder and colder

• Smooth textures

• They make the room feel more casual

The main way to achieve textural contrast in a room is (a)   .

• Using only one type of texture

• Layering different textures

• Using only rough textures

• Using only smooth textures

What is the effect of casting strong light from an angle on texture?

• It has no effect on the texture

• It diminishes the texture

• It makes the texture disappear

• It accentuates the texture