Balance in an interior

Balance in an interior.

Balance in an interior is the principle that refers to the way that all the elements of line, shape, colour and textures are in alliance. It is concerned with the distribution of visual weight and how the objects in a room are juxtaposed to find a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing interrelationship. Scale and proportion are also integral factors. In fact, most of the principles and elements are brought into play. For balance to work the layout needs to make sense.

In this interior, the room is divided into thirds and this is emphasised in the layout by the two red walls and the red coffee table. The two outer halves are similarly matched to give the space balance, symmetry, formality, order and equilibrium, whilst the doors, the middle of the three seater couch and the coffee table are in the axis of the room. Furniture is arranged in the U shape in order to be conducive for talking and allowing for connectedness. In addition, the scale and the appropriate amount of furniture and objects makes the room feel right and comfortable.

The contrasting colours of red and green in the scheme are repeated throughout the space. Emphasis and radial balance is directed to the strong colour of red, therefore the walls are the focal point followed by the coffee table. The display of clustered objects in varying heights and uneven numbers on the tray upon the coffee table is designed to create asymmetrical balance. This rule of uneven numbers greatly applies in floristry, whereas the cushions are symmetrical. The even grouping is a traditional style whereas usage of odd numbers is a contemporary one. It is best to use the rule of doubling in a structured setup when the objects are identical or very similar weight. An uneven organic arrangement works best when objects are not the same. Both these rules correlate to colour, height, height, shape, size and texture. Both systems can be used side by side successfully if they are balanced and weighted correctly, as seen in this interior.

The furniture design is an old classical style yet the floral pattern being oversized is contemporary. The revamped style and the mixing up of the two rules blurs the edges of time as it forms a fusion of old world meet modern age. The floral and fauna theme is evident, with the floral aspect featuring in the fabric used on the couch and cushions, the artwork, the plants and also the flowers in the vase. The birds are used to enforce the fauna aspect. There is a unity and connection with nature.

Overall the style is designed to create a comfortable, warm, relaxing, fresh, feminine environment. There is a strong sense of Spring and newness regardless of time.