Element of Design: Texture

This room includes many different textures. There are three different types of texture; visual, audible, and tactile. These textures are divided throughout the room and are combined with each other to create a laid back feel.
Visual:

• The couch gives off a soft look, which makes it look comfortable and relaxing.
• The chair and pillow also give off a soft, plush look.
• The side table and end table are shiny which makes a room feel more expensive.
• The brick on the wall adds a rough looking texture, which makes the room look more rustic.

Audible:

• The couch and chair both have a soft and plush feel to them. This adds a softness to the room and would make someone feel comfortable.
• The lamp shade is made of fabric that would make a quiet sound. Again this makes the room feel more comfortable and relaxed.
• The rug is soft and barely makes a sound. It also adds comfort.

This room's textures make little sound which make it very relaxing.

Tactile:

• The brick on the back wall has a very rough texture. This feeling makes the room more playful and entertaining. It's out of the ordinary to see brick in a living room that's not on a fire place. I feel that it adds character.
• The rug's texture is soft. It gives a person a sense of being calm. 
• The side table is very smooth to the touch. A smooth surface gives an effect of cleanliness.
• The chair and the couch are both made of cloth. The cloth is very soft and plush. A person would feel very comfortable and relaxed.

I believe that all of the textures combined will create a unique room. Overall it will feel relaxed and welcoming.