The decorator’s triangle rule
Make home decorating simple and stylish with this easy rule.
Itcan be overwhelming trying to arrange your belongings in a space
– until you realise that certain patterns can help you tie it all together. The triangle, in particular, is what I’m talking about here. When you’ve collected everything in one spot, have a go at assembling it into triangles of various shapes and sizes. There’s no need to be too literal about it – these aren’t necessarily all simple, basic, straight triangles; they can be a lot looser than that.
What you should be aiming for are high points and low points, and making everything feel beautiful, relaxed and not overly thought-out. At the back, you’ll have large triangles, with smaller triangles closer to the front. On shelves and flat surfaces, think about the triangle as you make little compositions – feathers or well-used paintbrushes grouped together in a jar, for instance. By the time you’re finished, you’ll have layer upon layer of triangles. It’s about creating rhythm and interest, so your eye can move from one object to the next and take things in gradually.