Every interior begins with its structure, the framework that guides light, movement, and atmosphere. Before furnishings or decoration, there is form: the arrangement of walls, openings, and sightlines that determine how a room feels when you enter it. Form shapes experience. It defines how a space invites us in, how it directs our gaze and how it allows one moment to unfold naturally into the next. When these architectural foundations are in balance, everything feels calm — a

A reflection on how texture shapes the atmosphere and authenticity of interiors — the quiet force that gives design its depth and permanence.

Image Credit: Homes & Gardens Over the past several years, a quiet revolution has been taking place in interior design. Against the backdrop of minimalism, neutral palettes, and pared-back interiors, pattern-rich spaces have returned — not tentatively, but boldly. Walls, fabrics, floors, and even ceilings are now drenched in colour, print, and texture. This trend, commonly referred to as pattern drenching or modern maximalism, extends far beyond decoration; it represents self