"The 70-20-10 Rule is simple: 70% of a room's textures should be smooth or matte, 20% should be plush or soft, and 10% should be hard, shiny, or raw. The dominant matte texture is calming and provides the visual base (think: matte painted walls, smooth wood floors, or a linen sofa). The plush or soft elements, such as a bouclé or velvet chair, a chunky knit throw, or a deep-pile rug, invite touch and add warmth."
"I knew, at least, that I couldn't be entirely random about introducing new textures to the space. I still wanted it to feel cohesive. "When developing a strong design concept," explains interior architect Alyssa Anselmo, "materials should be repeated and echoed throughout a home so they feel connected." This repetition is what allows a space to feel like a unified story rather than a collection of random decorative moments. But achieving a balanced look is a lot easier said than done."
A neutral Los Angeles living room with white walls and a white sofa can gain sophistication by adding texture instead of color. Materials should be repeated and echoed throughout a home to create cohesion and a unified visual story. The 70-20-10 Rule prescribes 70% smooth or matte textures as the calming visual base, 20% plush or soft elements to invite touch and warmth, and 10% hard, shiny, or raw accent textures to catch light and provide contrast. Examples include matte painted walls, linen sofas, bouclé or velvet chairs, chunky knit throws, deep-pile rugs, polished metal hardware, and carved stone accents.
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