Who doesn’t need more balance in their lives? We are all seeking the right combination of work and life, income and expenses, needs versus wants. In design, we are striving for a balance of scale, proportion, and textures in the rooms we create. In addition, there is an increasing desire to balance aesthetic appeal with function, especially in the case of technology.
Here are a few photos and tips on achieving balance in design.
This dining room tablescape illustrates asymmetrical balance of shapes and textures. The cream and silver color scheme is punctuated with pops of green. The slender tapers add height without being overpowering and their form is complemented by the spheres below.
An art collage of this scale is balanced by the larger photo in the center. The variation of frame colors and mat choices combined with the lack of color in the photographs creates a cohesive grouping.
Balance in this room is achieved via color and texture. The rough composition of the brick walls combined with the warm wood ceilings is contrasted by the sleek white furniture and lighting. The butter and putty color scheme enhances the existing concrete and natural maple woods. To avoid an overly stark, minimalist space, we added the playful circular themes in the art and bedding.
This client had a unique affinity for clean lines and brocade design elements. We incorporated solid, modern furniture pieces with a few touches of the French-inspired elements to constitute harmony in the space. The damask wallpapered panels take the place of art and balance nicely with the scale of the walls and the furniture.
Previously written by Kimberly for St. Louis AT HOME magazine. View it here. View more of Kimberly’s work here.
