Color Percentage Guidlelines

•60% of your space would be one color (maybe the walls)

•30% will be another color (maybe the furnishings and window treatments)

•10% will be the last color (used in accessories, accent pillows, throws, or flowers).

Look at design magazine pictures and see the 60-30-10 rule in action. The 60% is (walls and rug). The 30% is (shelves and chair). The last 10% is and a touch of (lamp, chair pillow, and accessories. This a percentage allotment to aim for but not necessarily to be exact.

Tie all colors together in one item:
Use one item that contains all the colors in your scheme (Like pillow with a fabric pattern, or a piece of art with all the room's colors).

Using the Color Percentage Rule to create balance and unity in a room.
Using your colors: 60-30-10

At this point you should decide on your room's color scheme. The best design guideline to follow is the 60-30-10 rule. Example: