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A Graceful Balance
If you like things organized and balanced, you will probably prefer a balanced composition to your home decorating. This is called “Symmetry.” There’s an inherent serenity in a balanced décor, along with a sense of order and calm.
There are many different ways to create this look, but I’ll share a few that will hopefully inspire you.
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Identical sofas or loveseats upholstered in the same fabric, facing off in the room.
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A pair of slipper or accent chairs covered in a complementary fabric, placed near each other in the room, and balancing the seating arrangement.
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Repeating some the same fabrics for draperies.
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Matching end tables with matching lamps will anchor the grouping.
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Fireplace mantels with matching topiaries, candle sticks, vases etc. on each end, with a center arrangement if space allows.
Successful symmetry decorating can be achieved by taking into consideration the following suggestions.
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Respect the room’s formal plan without being predictable.
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Consider scale and proportion. Don’t attempt to create mirror images on opposite sides of the room. For example: An antique Chippendale highboy can anchor one corner of a living room. In its place on the facing wall can be a simple composition of framed pictures, tree, reading corner etc.
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Balance the visual weight of architectural details with appropriate styles of furniture and accessories.
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Soften the room of an absolutely symmetrical arrangement by introducing a few surprises. Such as: varied occasional tables, additional plants and foliage, an ottoman for one chair etc. You get the idea!
With a little thought and planning you can achieve a marvelous, symmetrical look to your decorating. It just may be the look your after!
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