6/8/10

Can't Get Enough: Symmetry















It takes two to make a thing go right-
It takes two to make it outta sight!
Hit It!
             ~Rob Base



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77 comments:

  1. YES! Sometimes it's all about the BALANCE and hitting the right notes with just the right pairs. Great photos, all! I would feel very balanced in any of those settings : ) What a great design thought for the day! xx Suzanne

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  2. Anonymous6/08/2010

    I love symmetry in a room too ~ I think it has something to do with being a Libra, (they love balance, the sign is a scale ~ not that I am huge into astrology but this is dead on)! Love the boys bedroom with the Union Jack. xo

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  3. I agree! Symmetry makes me happy! I love two of everything...

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  4. I am a huge fan of symmetry in a room! And, I love that art in the 2nd photo!

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  5. Oh my I love symmetry!! It makes my heart oh so happy when things balance!! I love the chairs in the first image!! And the yellow stools as well!

    :) Hazel

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  6. I am all about the balance...and the great example here are the beautiful armchairs on the first photo....Stunning post sweetie!
    Kisses my lovely...

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  7. I'm all for symmetry! And love all the images, but the first one is SO YOU!! xoxo

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  8. I'm crazy about symmetry also! I think it's my OCD though ;)
    I love the fabric on the chairs in the first photo.
    Have a lovely day!
    xx

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  9. Anonymous6/08/2010

    Fun post, fun song. I love the purple ikat chairs in the first image.

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  10. Symmetry has a stabilizing effect in a room that I like. Lovely pictures.

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  11. absolutely agree!! love the yellow room, those stools have me drolling for ages now!
    Lovely selection darling xoxo

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  12. Agree...especially love it with the twin beds, the balance makes it so modern and inviting!

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  13. i LOVE it - great way to put a post together! - i especially love when i see 2 beds in a room - i actually have that @ my shore house - i dunno why - but makes me think "vacation" when i see it ... i love things in double too! - teeheem .. i love a lil bit of something in EVERy pic!

    *kiss kiss*
    Erika
    ~Tiptoe Butterfly~

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  14. I love me a symmetrical room.

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  15. In this crazy, out of balance world we all need balance in our homes. I love ALL of these images. Great, great!

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  16. Given that I'm one of a symmetrical pair, I've always loved the balance of two!

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  17. Love this. I must say my favourite picture is the bedroom in picture number three. It looks like the perfect guest room!

    x Jasmine

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  18. Symmetry indeed, dear Lady;-)
    That first image tickles my fancy.
    It's so cozy and quaint with the flowers silently sitting there;-)

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  19. Love all these images and symmetrical they are. Have a great day.

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  20. lovely, i really love the 9th picture!!

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  21. two is better than one--I love symmetry!

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  22. I loved these! And then I read the musical quote and laughed! 90's flashback! :)

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  23. I am a fan of symmetry too. All of these rooms are so gorgeous!

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  24. It might be too traditional for some, but I love symmetry in design. The chairs in that first picture are divine, and they are PURPLE - even better!

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  25. Great ideas here also. I`m in the midst of decorating a Carrie Bradshaw type apartment and symmetry is very important. My place is long like a bowling alley but unlike Carries apartment I have a rooftop deck.

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  26. yep, i'm with you! that first image is a killer. great collection zushie! jxxx

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  27. Fabulous rooms! I love the second pic the most, but they are all stunning, as always! You and Cashon&Co. need to hook up and start an 80s cover band, she was quoting Will Smith's "Summertime" on Saturday! LOL!

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  28. Great Z., now I'm gonna have that song stuck in my head all day. ;)

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  29. Very good chosen images! I always try to bring in symmetry in designing a room! It is very important to me!
    Great post!
    xx
    Greet

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  30. Love it love it! Especially in kids rooms and living rooms! Unfortunately, I think all the builders in the O.C. had some aversion against symmetry and come up with crazy layouts for rooms. Maybe a hallway like th eone you posted will be in my future?

    xx Vivian @ http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com

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  31. Love those two chairs in the first pic!

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  32. i'm a symmetry person myself...don't know why, just always have been! i love it!

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  33. Sue, perfect images, and I am a symetrical person...(for the most part)

    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  34. Wonderful pictures...fav is the first guest room in the dormer. Also love the velvet sofa with the terrific lamps!

    http://kat-kathleenjackson.blogspot.com/

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  35. Totally agree! I have had that Elle Decor Manhattan living room photo in my inspiration folder for a couple years now! I love it, and always will! Thanks for your comments on our blog the other day! It's great to find you over here. :)

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  36. I am so into this! I love to have pairs of two's! Great post!

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  37. I am definitely not one to notice symmetry but maybe I should because these are fabulous.

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  38. I have a love/hate relationship with symmetry! I think it always brings a feeling of calm to a space, but an asymmetrical organization if usually more interesting, which is very appealing too. Great pics and a useful post.

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  39. Great picture selection as always! Tuesday morning eye candy for sure. xo

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  40. I am with you on this one. I always tend to do symetry in my rooms. It is a fine line to not make it look too contrived but it just feels right and balanced to me. I did a post a while ago on symetry and we used the same examples, I love it when like minded people find eachother, isn't blogland wonderful, Have a Happy Tuesday,kathysue

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  41. LOVE those purple ikat print chairs in the top photo. Perfect symmetry:)

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  42. There is comfort in symmetry, but fun to mix it up sometimes too!

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  43. Fantastic examples! And I want that painting in the second photo... a lot.

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  44. i love the union jack between those two beds. you've got me thinking!

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  45. I love all of your choices. Symmetry creates harmony and balance in a room. Ahhh....

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  46. Love the photos! Great pics! :)

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  47. Love that picture of the two twin beds with raffia headboards and monogrammed pillows!! Would be a lovely guest room.

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  48. Anonymous6/08/2010

    Superb pictures! Love the silhouette cushions.

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  49. symmetry really does make my mind happy =) have a good night lady :)

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  50. Love it! Symmetry makes me happy ... although I wish I would be a little more embracing of the asymmetrical!

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  51. Symmetry is Love.
    (space 9 is simply stunning)

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  52. I LOVE symmetry. I always like when things are perfectly symmetrical; I find it to be so visually pleasing. That blue couch is so cute!
    xxoo Josie
    http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

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  53. I love symmetry -- it suites my type-A personality.

    And I am SO in love with those purple ikat chairs.

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  54. I am singing right now.... xx

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  55. those first two chairs are a home run.
    I like a little symmetry mixed with a little asymmetry!

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  56. I'm all about symmetry. But I do think it works best when there is one element that is not repeated (like the lamp in the twin bed shot). Love it.

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  57. LOVE everything... But that second room's two tables are annoying me. I just want to push them together or buy them one table!

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  58. A room is nothing without symmetry (in my opinion) Love the first pic ;)

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  59. Yay for symmetry! Love it. xx

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  60. I love symmetry too - it seems to bring order to my disorderly? mind...
    And do I spy a bottle of Jo Malone on that side table in the first pic? How wonderful: "Yes,I think I SHALL have a seat and a spritz, thank you!" :)

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  61. Wow so much eye candy here!
    I too am a 'symmetry girl' - it doesn't always have to be as structured as this but I love it when a room is well balanced. So restful for the eyes.

    Am in love with the little table in no 1. and the wall of bird art in the last pic. Gorgeous!

    x Charlotta

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  62. CUTE!! It takes two to tango!

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  63. thanks for your comment <3

    love these shots

    http://moncheri2311.blogspot.com/

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  64. I love the look of symmetry in a room. There's something so safe and comforting about it. And there's always room for a surprise splash of color or whimsy too!

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  65. Love this post my favorite is the last picture - might have to redecorate :) Suze

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  66. Those purple chairs are gorgeous! Balance is always good in a room. :)

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  67. really great- balance is so important-

    I really love the purple chairs in the first photo- such a great color and the yellow seats are too cute- I am looking for something to 'spray' that color- it is my favorite.

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  68. OK, I've decided, I'll take the one with the columns & view of the water. xx's

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  69. I need the purple chairs. That is all :)

    GORGEOUS! xo

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  70. Oooo Ii adore the suitcase night stands. Those are fantastic.

    Rachael

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  71. I'm a symmetry freak too...just something so comforting about it.

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  72. I agree completely. Seeing those tow beds in teh pictures makes me want to change my double bed. But i would miss feeling hubby i guess. xx

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  73. hahaha I can't stop singing that song now. gotta love Rob Base :) i love symmetry. i know it's not necessarily cool but i'm crazy about it.

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  74. The bedrooms are particularly nice. Great picks.

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  75. ooh, i see one of my fave rooms from domino - love the greys and blues...so pretty

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