Sectional slip covers not only refresh the look of your sofa, but they can also add an important element of texture to a room. An object's texture has both a physical feel and a visual feel. So the same tweed fabric that would look wrong in a formal dining room, might look and feel great as sectional slip covers.

Texture Used for Contrast
How a room is decorated is similar to the way a painting is created. You start with the bare room, like a blank canvas, then add layers of color, form and texture. And sectional slip covers can be one of those layers. They can either match the texture of the walls or floor, or be in contrast. Traditional design favors moderate contrasting textures, but modern trends have shown the visual appeal of more bolder texture mixes.

Texture Used to Define Style
Texture can also be used to redefine furniture style. A modern sectional might look out of place in a traditional setting, but by changing it's covering, you can redefine its style. For instance, put damask sectional slip covers on a modern sofa and their satiny feel evoke a sense of the refined elegance of classic furniture.

Texture Used for Accents
For people with conservative tastes, using texture accents provide a safe way to change the feel of a room. If you have sectional slip covers which match the room's other textures, they can serve as a backdrop for pillows with contrasting texture. Likewise small tables, lamps and artwork can increase the mix of texture.

Texture Used to Create Focal Points
There are a number of ways to create a focal point in a room and using texture is one of them. If a room has all modern smooth surfaces, a textured fabric like hobnail chenille for sectional slip covers would make a sofa really stand out.

Texture Used to Define Size
Objects with texture seem to take up more space than smooth objects. So if you want to increase the apparent size of a room, use smooth textures. And if that's not an option, look for other ways to maintain continuity between the various surfaces. If sectional slip covers and walls are both smooth, giving them matching or similar colors can help enlarge the feeling of the room.