There are very few rules when decorating; however there are some guidelines that are often helpful. These are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions when I am speaking with clients.
Choosing Paint Colours
Paint colour selection should be last!
Choose furniture, drapery, artwork and floor coverings first.
Take colours from the above or to compliment the above.
Open Concept? Choose main colour then go a few shades lighter or darker on the same chip throughout the main floor to create flow.
Where to hang artwork
Bottom of artwork should be 8 – 10” above furnishings.
Artwork in halls or stairwells should be hung with middle of piece approximately 66” above the floor.
Odd number groupings are most visually appealing 1, 3, 5, and 7 etc...
What size area rug
Furniture should sit on the area rug, the rug should be large enough for this where possible.
It is ideal to have 12 – 20” perimeter of floor around the edge of the rug.
There are very few rules when decorating; however there are some guidelines that are often helpful. These are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions when I am speaking with clients.