Infallible Decorating Rules the Pros Follow
Interior decorating can feel like a tricky business, but there are some basic rules the pros stick to for creating spaces that are both harmonious and practical. In this article, we’ll let you in on 3 of these foolproof rules and show you how countertops play a key role in each.
Rule 60 – 30 – 10
Dominant (60%): This will be the overall feel of your kitchen. Think kitchen cabinets, wall colour, and flooring. Popular choices are neutrals like white, grey, or light wood tones. These create a clean backdrop.
Secondary (30%): This adds some life! Consider countertop colour, backsplash tile, or even a kitchen island in a contrasting shade. If your dominant colour is light, maybe go for a bolder secondary colour in your countertops.
Accent (10%): This is where you get playful! Smaller items like bar stools, décor pieces, a colourful kettle, or even a vibrant fruit bowl can bring in that accent colour.
The Rule of Proportion:
Not the school’s famous rule of 3, but a decor rule pros follow, especially for furniture and accents. Create groups of 3 items that look like a set. For instance: 3 decorative bowls on a granite countertop, 3 appliances in stainless steel (fridge, oven, and dishwasher), an arrangement with 3 pendant lamps over the kitchen island, or a trio of botanical prints on a wall.
The key is linking items through shared features like colour, material, texture, style, or proximity. Why 3? Odd-numbered compositions naturally catch the eye as they center on the viewer’s focus point, and odd groups tend to look more harmonious and dynamic than even-numbered ones. Applying this decor rule is a smart way to spruce up your kitchen with objects.
Focal Point Rule
A focal point is a primary point of interest in a room. It could be a fireplace, a piece of artwork, a statement piece of furniture like a bed or sofa, or even an architectural feature like an ornate window or a textured wall. The rule? Find your room’s focal point, enhance it, and plan the rest of the decor around it. For example, a kitchen island with a Dekton countertop could be the focus – keep the area clutter-free, and choose stylish pendant lights to highlight the space. No focal point? Create one by moving furniture or adding decorative pieces. Bedrooms (bed or window), dining room (table or art), living room (fireplace or sofa), bathroom (texture or corner), and kitchen (island or window) – each room can have one.
The key is linking items through shared features like colour, material, texture, style, or proximity. For instance, on a kitchen island with a sleek quartz countertop, you might group a ceramic fruit bowl, a wooden cutting board, and a metal utensil holder. Why 3? Odd-numbered compositions naturally catch the eye as they center on the viewer’s focus point, and odd groups tend to look more harmonious and dynamic than even-numbered ones. Applying this decor rule is a smart way to spruce up spaces with objects.
At Canada Countertops, we hope you achieve the best and most harmonious of spaces. Our countertops, with their diverse range of colors and textures, can be the perfect foundation for creating those captivating groupings and focal points in your kitchen.
