Designing with Texture: How to Mix Wood, Tile, and Moss Art for a Sophisticated Interior
Design isn’t just about color and furniture—it’s about texture, depth, and how materials work together to create a space that feels complete. At Riva Spain by Floors, we offer more than premium flooring. We help homeowners, designers, and architects across Houston craft interiors that feel grounded, balanced, and uniquely personal.
If you’re considering hardwood, tile, or moss art for your next project, here’s how to bring these elements together into one cohesive, high-impact design.
Start with a Strong Foundation: European White Oak Flooring
Your flooring sets the tone for the rest of the space, and nothing does that quite like engineered European white oak. Our La Riva Collection is finished in the U.S. and offers plank widths up to 14 inches, in both select and character grades. This gives you the option to go clean and contemporary or lean into organic knots and natural variation.
When designing with texture in mind, wood floors offer a warm, grounding element. Lighter tones like Azure or Veyron work well in modern, minimal homes, while richer hues like Enzo or Phantom bring depth and contrast to more traditional spaces.
Design Tip: Pair matte-finish wood floors with soft textiles like linen or wool to keep the space feeling layered and comfortable, not flat or overly sleek.
Use Tile for Contrast and Function
Tile is your opportunity to create moments of contrast—and it doesn’t have to be limited to bathrooms or kitchens. At Riva Spain by Floors, our tile flooring collection includes stone, marble, wood-look, and cement options that bring texture and durability into high-traffic or moisture-prone spaces.
Cement tiles add visual rhythm and are perfect for entryways or powder rooms where you want pattern without overwhelming the space. Stone tile introduces a raw, tactile quality that complements the smoothness of oak flooring. For seamless indoor-outdoor flow, try wood-look tile on patios or covered porches to echo the tones used inside.
Design Tip: Don’t be afraid to use tile in unexpected places—think fireplace surrounds, kitchen islands, or even accent walls.
Bring in a Living Element with Moss Art
For a final layer of texture—and a strong biophilic design statement—consider installing moss wall art. Made from preserved natural moss, these pieces add a living touch without the upkeep of real plants. They absorb sound, create visual softness, and add dimension to clean-lined spaces.
Moss art is especially effective in entryways, stairwells, conference rooms, or quiet nooks, where it can stand alone or complement other natural materials like wood and stone.
Design Tip: Use moss to soften more angular or minimalist interiors. It plays well with polished surfaces and brings balance to high-contrast palettes.
Pulling It All Together: A Textured, Timeless Space
The secret to sophisticated interiors isn’t just in choosing beautiful materials—it’s in how they’re layered and connected. Think of your European oak floors as the canvas, your tilework as the structure, and your moss accents as the softness that brings everything into harmony.
At Riva Spain by Floors, we help you make those connections. Our team collaborates with homeowners, designers, and builders to source and install materials that not only work individually, but speak to one another in the same design language.
Ready to create a home that feels as good as it looks? Contact Riva Spain by Floors to schedule an appointment and explore premium wood, tile, and moss finishes that bring texture and sophistication to every room.