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  • Everything in its Place: Understanding Symmetry in Your Custom Home Design

    Symmetry as it applies to interior design is another word for balance. Balance is the foundation of appealing interior design, regardless of the style, size or location of the space. There’s a harmony about visual balance that instinctively appeals to humans because of the inherent balance in nature, starting with our own bodies!

     

    Symmetry as it applies to interior design is another word for balance.
    Victoria Hagan

    Symmetry is a good choice for your home if you prefer a sense of order and calm and want to avoid anything too casual. Symmetrical balance in interior design is seen in many formal interiors. A room design with objects mirrored along a central axis is typical of this type of symmetry. A couch with matching tables and lamps on either end is a simple example of formal symmetry at work. This strategy can convey a pleasing sense of stability and elegance but it requires thoughtful adjustment to keep it from being dull. A compelling symmetrical design will often integrate some aspect of asymmetry to establish visual interest. Asymmetry deliberately disrupts the symmetrical order to bring attention to a specific element in a room, such as a piece of art.

     

    Coastal Living, Photo: Tria Giovan, Stylist: Heather Chadduck
    Coastal Living, Photo: Tria Giovan, Stylist: Heather Chadduck

    Did you know that there are deep psychological reasons our brains are drawn to symmetrical designs? Here’s our post on The Psychological Reasons We Appreciate Symmetry.

    Mark Simmons Interiors - Symmetry in Your Custom Home Design
    Mark Simmons Interiors

    At Country Club Homes, we stay in touch with the latest custom home design trends to share exciting new ideas with our clients. Contact us today at 203-762-0550 or visit us at countryclubhomesinc.com to learn more about our work.

  • Curb Appeal Ideas for a Welcoming Home

    Explore new ways to add curb appeal to your exterior this season and your whole home will feel more welcoming. Carefully designed curb appeal establishes a memorable first impression while adding value and enduring style to your home. As the natural focal point of your home’s entry, the front door should get special attention when…

  • Investment Opportunity: 462 Danbury Road, Wilton, Connecticut

    Property For Sale: 462 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT. Our office building is up for sale. The property located at 462 Danbury Road is a beautiful historic building conveniently situated just off Route 7 in Wilton. This quaint property is set on 2.75 acres and contains 4,348 SF of office space and a 600 SF residential apartment. The property…

  • Pool Houses That Make a Splash

    A pool house is a perfectly practical luxury, ideal for entertaining guests and for keeping the main house clean and dry during pool parties. An outdoor living space with a pool can integrate a pool house in imaginative ways that will enhance your home, pool, landscaping, and natural surroundings. Pool house designs vary dramatically from…

  • Shaker Style in the Home

    If you’re drawn to traditional design, you’re probably familiar with Shaker style, especially in furniture and in the kitchen. One of the most enduring styles in the United States, Shaker style was originally developed by the United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Coming, the “Shakers,” a religious sect whose followers rejected the ostentatious in…