Ideas For That 10% Color Pop
When putting together a color scheme for a room, I always try to follow the 60/30/10 color rule:
60% of the room’s color can be the wall color.30% of the room’s color can be the upholstery/window treatments.10% of the room’s color is can be an accent piece or a floral arrangement.
I wrote an article here about the 60/30/10 rule if you want to read more. An easy way to understand and remember the rule is to think of it as a man’s suit:
via60% of the outfit’s color is the slacks and jacket,30% of the outfit’s color is the shirt,10% of the outfit’s color is the tie.
So when a favorite client of mine recently wrote and asked if I could suggest any ideas to help her finish the room after she just received her new custom furniture:
I know her well enough now that when I suggested bringing in navy blue as an accent color, she was happy and excited!A few common ways to bring in the 10% accent color of navy are accessories such as pillows, picture frames, rugs, lamps, books, trays and vases. I also like to bring in a colored throw in a room to warm it up as well as bringing in the color.One idea I mentioned that was new to her, was to also bring in a garden seat for her living room in a navy blue:
They are easy to find and not used just for gardens anymore:
Do you try to incorporate a 10% pop of color in your room design?
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