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Love It or Hate It? Mismatched Nightstands
Aside from its dissimilar nightstands, this romantic bedroom is very symmetrical. In general, I prefer rooms to be slightly unbalanced — it gives a feeling of spontaneity and a less formal attitude. But, seeing how uniform this bed is otherwise, a part of me feels like it just looks off.Source
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Get the Look: It Takes Two
I may have been mystified by the synchronized swimmers during the 2008 Olympics, but they're not the only proof of value in symmetry. By using symmetry as a starting-off point for decorating your interiors, you can create a strong visual theme that looks polished, but not necessarily stiff. To get this look, you should start by centering your sofa on one wall, preferably in front of a window.
Get the Look: Patterned Symmetry
I've told you before that I'm not a fan of matchy matchy. But sometimes, repeating the same simple pieces in a room creates a luxurious effect that's muted, not headache-inducing. In this bedroom, the furniture and accessories sit in perfect symmetry, while the split headboard and sunny yellow pendant lights add a playful element that lightens the mirror-image mood.
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Ask Casa: Post-Grad Style
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Casa Interview, Part II: Domino Founding Editor Deborah Needleman (and an Awesome Giveaway!)
Deborah Needleman, the founding editor of Domino, is a goldmine of savvy advice on decorating your home, honed from years of experience heading up the style-centric magazine as well as decorating her own home. You can read the first half of my interview with her here. Deborah's tips and thoughts on decorating continue in the second half of this interview.
Etsy Find: Handcrafted Bamboo Hangers
In my how-to on organizing your hangers, I talked a lot about choosing the right type of hangers for your wardrobe. But in guest rooms or coat closets, or when you're using apparel as home décor, sometimes aesthetics take priority over clips, clamps, and rubber grips. If that's the case, consider the Pretty Plum Sugar Handcrafted Bamboo Hangers ($25 for 10).
Casa Capsule
- Ferm's new wallpaper collection is nice and new.
- TLC premieres its new show Over Designed tonight!
- Bored? Turn your spare Netflix flap into a popcorn tray.
- HGTV's Rate My Space host Angelo Surmelis's kitchen was in the news.
- One Su Casa member achieved a gorgeous dining room transformation.
- Feeling lopsided? Why not get the look of symmetry?
- Throwing a party or getting hitched?
Coveted Cribs: Abigail Edwards' Stylish Eye
Interior stylist Abigail Edwards has a gift for bringing out a sense of symmetry and balance in the homes she shoots for magazines like House & Garden and Inspired Living, as well as clients such as Bemz. Take a look at the slideshow to check out her inspired interiors. Source
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