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Balance and Decorating Two Inseparable Concepts
The decor is not limited to choosing colors, decorative objects and layout of a room. Is an art based on the concept of balance and proportion?
How to manage space, balance and proportion?
The choice and arrangement of furniture and ingenious various decorative elements of a house based on two important principles: the balance and proportional aspect of each element of the decor. By basing on these principles, we leave nothing to chance when you choose the color, weight, texture and design the most appropriate to each room of your home. When large pieces of furniture and cabinets meet, how should they be placed? Similarly, if an object is very high in a place dominated by smaller accessories, how to ensure that everything is in harmony? And finally, when all the furniture has the same height and same size, how to avoid falling into the trap of monotony?
The visual balance for a harmonious decoration
The secret of a balanced arrangement lies in how we organize the space according to the size and height of each piece. Thus, large furniture such as sofa can live with a work table or desk rather broad. Once you have placed the largest furniture, the smallest just organize themselves around. If you have a tall piece of furniture like an armoire or a library, try to get a visual balance by putting in the same room a tall mirror, large furniture or a large table. Otherwise, it is possible to combine some paintings to create an effect of width.
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