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Symmetry & Proportion in Designing Rooms

conbination glog Proportion is the relation between elements and a whole. Symmetry is a vague sense of harmonious and beautiful proportion and balance. Photos below illustrate how proportion and symmetry can  be used in in interior design. These are our French antique gold platted cherubs06 CHERUB SCONCES This is our French antique garden iron bench23 B_Bench made of iron bed From glancing at these two images, one may think that there is no connection between them ; usage, color, application all are different. But the trained eye will notice a balance and symmetry, and see a rhythm like music reflected in these two elements. The photos below of the similar elements lets us see their relationships.

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In design it is all about balancing the visual volume of objects. Balance is created not just through shape and size, but also with consideration of color, pattern and texture. The shape and proportions of each piece of furniture and object must be in balance.  A room created with proportion and symmetry invites you to be in it, sit down and enjoy the well designed room.

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Lapicque in the Living Room; A Case Study

A well-kept secret among many sophisticated interior designers is that many times they’ll draw inspiration from the paintings of the Masters. Depending on the assignment at hand, they’ll focus on a piece of beloved artwork owned by the client and will begin to build a […]

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Rooms we Love

This charming bathroom was featured in one of the many magazines we subscribe to here at Le Barn. My eye was immediately drawn to the light blue cabinet, which was re-purposed as a vanity. The gray ladder in place of a towel towel rack was a fun […]

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