soothing symmetry

July 13, 2010

soothing symmetry

There is something soothing about the order that comes from symmetrical rooms. It is a very appealing and chaos free look. I especially love the cozy feeling that comes from just a few items (a piece of artwork, shelf styling of chair style) are not the exactly mirror images of each other.

(via david tsay and carrier and company)

Comments

Geb said…

I'm definitely a fan of symmetry. I just love the balance and simplicity of it all.

July 13, 2010 at 7:47 AM

Lauren said…

I love all your finds! They are all so inspiring, but I was wondering, could you post about a study-inspired residential space, or even apartment?

My dream living space has single shelves randomly placed in most of the rooms-all my beautiful books nicely scattered throughout. There is a focus on comfort blended with small sophisticated touches.

Just some ideas...have you seen anything like this that could give me some visual help?

Thanks,
Lizi

July 13, 2010 at 10:03 AM

Michelle Parks McCourt said…

I agree, both images are soothing. I love the 2nd one.

July 13, 2010 at 11:13 AM

Couture Carrie said…

I love symmetrical spaces too!
These are gorgeous!

xoxox,
CC

July 13, 2010 at 11:59 AM

Arlene Grasman said…

symmetry is beauty

July 13, 2010 at 12:59 PM

Wahzat Gayle said…

you are so right!
loving the painting and how the orange flowers work so well together in the top image!

July 13, 2010 at 3:10 PM

123Dview said…

Smartly designed, simple yet stylish and all in all gorgeous! Thanks for posting this! Check out also samples of our 3D Rendering work

July 13, 2010 at 3:24 PM

StudioSuki@Fantabulous Design said…

Love the colour scheme in the 2nd pic. So elegant.

July 13, 2010 at 4:38 PM

Laurel-Dawn McBurney said…

The first image is so amazing. I love that there is symmetry in both shape and color. The red chairs are not symmetrical in shape, but the colors are so close that your eye sees them as being the same! Got to love smart design! Thanks for the constant lovely posts!

July 13, 2010 at 4:40 PM

Maria Johns said…

I love both of these images of symmetry with small touches of asymmetry!! perfection

July 13, 2010 at 6:18 PM

christina said…

Blair, gee whiz. I don't even want to guess how long it's been since I last left you a comment. Just popping in to say hi and that I still heart you and your blog. :)

xo
christina

July 13, 2010 at 11:42 PM

Alexandra Rae said…

I agree with Maria, symmetry with small touches of asymmetry. Like mismatch nightstands with identical lamps. I love both these images! BTW Blair I just shared some of your images on my latest post. XO

July 14, 2010 at 9:08 AM

Julie @ Chapman Interiors said…

I find myself gravitating toward symmetry more as an adult than I used to.. it is so balanced and -you nailed it- chaos free..

Love both the space you posted!

xo
-julie

July 14, 2010 at 11:47 AM