Three's Company

We know you've heard us say that you should decorate in odd numbers, but have you ever really understood the specific details of the Rule of Three? According to our friends at Rue, "it’s the perfect rule of thumb to bring cohesion and interest to your space, whether through color, shape, height or the decorative pieces themselves."

THE RULE OF THREE

1. COLOR "Your color scheme should appear three times (or more) in a room to look intentional. Depending on which pieces you chose to have in color and which are neutral, the color scheme may either be bold or subdued!"

2. SHAPE "When placing furniture and accessories, look for shapes that mimic each other to create a cohesive look. Ex. Round curves balance out linear lines."

3. HEIGHT "For height, the rule of three is reversed. Instead of picking three objects of the same height, look for three different heights. The eye draws a triangle between the three, creating tension and, thus, visual interest."

House Beautiful

4. OBJECTS "Placing objects in groups of three (or five or seven for larger arrangements) also creates visual tension and keeps the eye moving about the room. Despite the odd number, the end result will look more balanced than if you just had a pair. Even within the three objects vary the height. Groups of three look great on a coffee table, mantle, or for pictures on the wall." 

 Quotes: Kat McEachern via Rue