Choosing colours for your home can feel overwhelming, but good design often comes down to finding the right balance. One of the simplest ways to achieve this is by using the 60–30–10 rule, a timeless interior design principle that helps create harmony without overthinking.
What is the 60–30–10 Rule?
The rule divides your colour palette into three parts:
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60% – The dominant color
This is the main colour of the space and sets the overall mood. It usually appears on walls or large surfaces. -
30% – The secondary colour
This supports the dominant colour and adds depth. Think furniture, curtains, or larger décor elements. -
10% – The accent colour
This is where personality shines. Accent colours bring contrast and interest through smaller details like cushions, art, or feature areas.
When used well, this rule creates a space that feels intentional, balanced, and visually pleasing.
Using Kusuum Home Wallpapers as the Foundation
At Kusuum Home, wallpaper often becomes the starting point of the 60%, anchoring the room and guiding the rest of the palette. Our African-inspired collections, such as Daavi, Ife, Cape Coast, Ikerre, Oda, and Oyoko, are designed with versatile colour stories that make this approach effortless.
Here’s how our signature colours shape mood:
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Adire blue and white bring calm, clarity, and heritage—perfect for bedrooms and reflective spaces.
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Dusty pink adds softness and warmth, ideal for living spaces that feel inviting yet refined.
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Terracotta and ochre ground a room with earthiness, drawing inspiration from African landscapes and architecture.
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Gold dust and jewel tones introduce quiet luxury and richness without overpowering the space.
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Warm charcoal provides contrast and structure, especially when paired with lighter tones.
By letting wallpaper lead, the remaining 30% and 10% naturally fall into place through furniture, textiles, and accessories.
Design Support, Built In
To make the process even easier, Kusuum Home offers something rare: access to our founder, a renowned interior designer, at a discounted consultation rate when you shop our wallpapers. This means expert guidance tailored to your space, helping you apply the 60–30–10 rule with confidence and intention.
Create Your Palette with Confidence
Whether you’re refreshing one room or rethinking your entire home, our wallpapers are designed to adapt; available in multiple colours across each collection to suit your personal style.
Explore the Kusuum Home collections now. Visit our ‘Shop Wallpaper’ tab to shop and book your discounted design consultation.
