Balanced Bedrooms

There's something about a bedroom that makes us want to incorporate perfect balance and symmetry. It may stem from the fact that the bed is already divided evenly and we like the ease of building upon that vibe...

In the bedroom, it makes perfect sense that each side of the bed has a bedside table and lamp. Adding the decor becomes easy and effortless because you're building upon the rule of symmetry. And while your objects don't have to be identical we do like the simplicity of duplicates in the bedroom. We find that when there's balance in the bedroom, our lives run a smoother course (and it doesn't hurt to enhance your feng shui).

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Interesting. It looks nice, but I find too much symmetry boring. The symmetry of the bed is enough for me. I like an asymmetrical balance.

posted by MODERnestS on September 30th 2009 at 5:47pm
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yes, too much order is unsettling to me. I also can't stand it when the pillows don't touch.

posted by mjr on September 30th 2009 at 5:53pm
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Why does it make perfect sense that each side of the bed has a table and a lamp?

It makes predictable sense perhaps and a pretty high percentage of designs place matching tables and lamps flanking beds, but I don't know that it is in any way necessary.

Depends on how you live, how you use the bedroom, and how many people will be involved in doing so.

It might make perfect sense to put an end table and lamp flanking a couch, but lots of folks choose not to do so. The BR doesn't have to be any different.

posted by Indy Jeffrey on September 30th 2009 at 6:10pm
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I'm finding lately that I don't want so much symmetry and I'm planning to break this up in the bedroom. It's looking too sterile.

posted by modernguy on September 30th 2009 at 6:25pm
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I have broken the symmetry in my bedroom and it has open up more possibilities and has allowed me to reuse what I have in new ways while rethinking color, etc.

My bedroom now looks more like a salon, living space then a typical bedrm.

posted by LoriSF on September 30th 2009 at 7:44pm
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Ooh, I love that room with the red velvet headboard! How fun!

posted by Tobyacts on September 30th 2009 at 8:16pm
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I love the painting in #2. The books look a little odd, though

posted by aaakid on September 30th 2009 at 8:21pm
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Anyone know the color/brand of paint in the first photo, or anything similar? I want it in my kitchen.

posted by jslyn on October 1st 2009 at 12:23am
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..."the bed is already divided evenly..." What does that even mean?

Seems like there are a lot of possibly false assumptions at work here...

posted by mirandabee on October 1st 2009 at 6:42am
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I love the lamp in the first photo - I keep seeing it pop up in people's homes. Who makes it?

posted by eneriyma on October 20th 2009 at 2:19am
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