Differentiate between texture and pattern in interior surfaces.

• A. Texture describes surface feel; Pattern is the repeating decorative design.
• B. Texture is color; Pattern is brightness.
• C. Texture is weight; Pattern is density.
• D. Texture and pattern refer to lighting.

Answer: (A)

Texture describes how a surface feels to touch and to visually communicate its tactile quality, while pattern refers to the repeating decorative design applied to a surface. In interiors, texture adds depth and warmth—think a rough brick wall, a smooth marble countertop, or a chunky woven rug—whereas pattern creates visual rhythm through repeated shapes or motifs, such as stripes, damask, or geometric repeats across wallpaper or textiles. The other options mix up different concepts: color and brightness relate to color properties and lighting, not texture and pattern; weight or density describe physical mass rather than surface design; and lighting affects perception but does not define what texture or pattern fundamentally are.