Have you ever heard of the story of the three little pigs? Well, if you have then can you imagine what it would have been like if the wolf had only had two houses to knock down? The whole story would have left you feeling like there was something not quite right.
In the design world, this principle is applied by professionals to enhance their décor technique. Grouping decor items in sets of three appeals to the human eye and draws the viewer throughout the entire room, connecting the matching elements in a full and engaging way. This also provides more freedom to the home stager. Three items look natural and relaxed yet not cluttered. For example, when decorating a coffee table, you might notice that if you place only one item on the table it looks a little bare. However, if you added a candle, potted plant and some stacked magazines or books, the whole table looks homier and more unified. Now that you know how the rule of three works in the design world, let’s look at three different examples where you can apply the rule of three in your decor.
You can apply this decorating tip when you are decorating a coffee table or creating a dining room centerpiece. The most popular way to create a trio grouping is to include varying heights in your décor elements. For example, you can group a potted succulent, a small candle, and an elongated vase to add dimension and character to a table. You could also group one item at several varying heights, such as three vases on a console table, to add depth and interest to the room.
When it comes to your furniture, you can apply the rule of three in the layout. In the living room, grouping the pillows or pillow patterns on a couch add just the right touch and appeal. When you mix and match patterns for the couches, pillows, and throws, be sure to not exceed more than three if possible. This will help your space not to look overly busy.
In the professional world, designers also apply the rule of three in their paint colors. They use one color on the ceiling, normally white or a neutral tone. Another color of paint is added to the main wall space. The final color or wall texture is added as an accent wall to accentuate the items that will be placed in the living space.
Another area which you can apply the rule of three is when it comes to your physical wall décor. Wall Art is all about proportion and size in the home staging world. Although one large photo is fine, think about mixing it up a little by placing three longer art pieces side by side to create more visual beauty to the wall. This again could go for adding a trio of mirrors on the wall for some interest that not only enlarges the room but gives the wall some depth.
As you move forward with decorating decisions, this rule is a great help to achieve a uniform and appealing design. It has been counted on for years by professionals around the world. Now you can apply it to your home décor to make your space more beautiful. When in doubt, use the rule of three.
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Edited by Victoria Roberts
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