Texture is important in decorating to add interest and personality to your home as a furry throw cushion can liven up a sterile looking leather couch, while the right rug can subtly soften hard, glossy floor tiles.

However, while texture is important, as with anything, it must be done in moderation, and it must be done cohesively. This means that in your decorating you choose one texture theme rather than mixing them all together. For example if you have fluffy throw cushions and a sheepskin rug don’t add a metallic throw rug to the couch, choose a mohair or knitted woollen throw instead.

If you’ve gone for an earthy texture by using sea grass matting as a rug under the dining table, and have a woven table runner, add earth cotton curtains to your dining room, rather than ones with an intricately embroidered pattern.