Symmetry ... Simple means of expression, not necessarily high budget and consistency.
Harmony, peace, balance, purity of thoughts, clarity of gaze. A dream state of mind for most of us, constantly rushing through the hurdles of life….
This somewhat philosophical beginning is a prelude to simple advice 🙂 Below are a few examples of "how to live?"...indoors, of course. I'm not venturing into the wider waters of philosophy. I'll just throw in a little something from my own backyard.
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Various colors and forms
upholstered chairs arranged symmetrically around the dining room table, they look planned. There is no feeling of chaos or clutter, on the contrary - the contrasting shapes and fabrics do not interfere with each other and balance each other.
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Symmetry (plus a black-and-white dramatic set, my favorite, as you know) is a way to achieve "cheap" showiness in the positive sense of the word. In the photo, black-and-white stripes on the wall (in your free time, you can play house painter) and a black stripe in the middle of the sofa perfectly organize this part of the room. A centrally hung illustration, two small tables, and two identical decorations on either side of the sofa create a dream nook for an afternoon rest. We sit centrally on sofieso as not to destroy this perfect composition.
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A collection of favorite graphics, photographs, travel souvenirs and other wall decorations hung in the same frames around the picture placed centrally above the sofa, facilitates the reception of these often different, incongruous elements. The group on the wall, of course, has a counterpart in the decorations on the tables placed symmetrically in front of and on both sides of the sofa.
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Another example of a well-thought-out order are large sofas placed opposite to each other, the axiality of this arrangement is emphasized by a carpet, a cabinet with a collection of eclectic decorations, windows with curtains,
pictures and works of art on opposite walls.
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No matter what element we build our room's setting around, symmetry will help us find a reference point, an axis, a point, an object, an "eye catcher" – that central element that prevents us from getting lost in the interior. Our intuition will certainly tell us whether it's a fireplace, a sofa, or a passageway to follow. A symmetrically placed object will also tell us that this is the end of the road, the destination we've reached.
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In today's troubled times, symmetry is a must-have for every interior. I admire those brave souls who, despite the human need for security, experiment with asymmetry, providing themselves and others with powerful experiences. You can experience the profound sense of threat induced by a lack of symmetry by visiting a masterpiece of architectural illusion – the Jewish Museum Berlin, designed by renowned architect Daniel Liebeskind. But that's another story entirely.
