Thursday, October 13, 2011

Striking the Perfect Balance with Symmetry

Caldwell Flake

I've always been drawn to the structured and serene appearance of symmetrical design.

Perfect symmetry is characterized by the positioning of identical objects on either side of a vertical axis, with each half being an exact mirror image of the other.

However, this sense of balance can also be achieved with approximate symmetry.

A room is given added interest when objects on either side of a central axis are similar in scale and visual weight, but are varied enough to prevent the design from appearing too predictable or monotonous.

The following images beautifully illustrate how adding subtle variations in shape, size, pattern and colour can create an entirely new dimension of style to a symmetrical design scheme.      

Caldwell Flake
via Decor Pad
via Cote-de-Texas
via American-Homemaker
via Decor Pad
Candice Olson
via Decor Pad
Jan Showers
via Conspicuous-Style-Interior-Design-Blog
via Interi0r-Design
via Better Homes and Gardens
via The-Handmade-Home
via Design-with-Christine
via Design-by-Cara
Diana Sawicki
Whether visual interest is achieved through an asymmetrical mantle display, an offset furniture layout, or the addition of an accent chair, solitary lamp or unusual decor piece, the end result is always the same;

A beautiful room designed with the perfect balance of symmetry and style. 

   

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