Thursday, March 18, 2010

Houzz Ideabook- The Soothing Effect of Symmetry



We interrupt this regularly scheduled "Mantel Mania" with a fresh, new Houzz Ideabook!

Click on the badge below to head over to Houzz to read my latest article: "The Soothing Effect of Symmetry".
I'm all about the visual calm, so I've rounded up a group of spectacular photos showcasing some brilliantly balanced rooms!





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13 comments:

  1. Jennifer PetropoulosMarch 18, 2010 at 6:34 PM

    I love, love, love mirror images, or symmetry. It is very soothing. I am a teacher, and I always try to create in my classroom, as it is very calming to the students, to have clean lines, rather than too much visual stimulation! Great post!

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  2. angela walker jewelryMarch 18, 2010 at 6:54 PM

    Love the photos Layla, especially the first one : ) The white furniture is to die for!
    Health and happiness!
    Angela
    http://angelawalkerjewelry.blogspot.com/

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  3. LeslieMarch 18, 2010 at 7:02 PM

    So funny, I just did a post on symmetry on my blog! It is TOTALLY soothing. Personally I love symmetrical prints... they have a calming effect.

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  4. Kristine at The Painted HiveMarch 18, 2010 at 7:16 PM

    Symmetry is such a great design solution for so many areas you're not quite sure what to do with. It almost always looks polished and thoughtful. I'm putting together some cabinets with a central desk at my parent’s beach house right now. I'm gonna blog about it shortly. So far it looks great!
    http://thepaintedhive.blogspot.com.

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  5. Chris@Cats On My QuiltsMarch 18, 2010 at 7:18 PM

    I have thoroughly enjoyed seeing all the mantles you are featuring especially yours. Believe it or not I have 3 mantles, one of them HUGE so I always struggle with a creative arrangement for all three of them. I've been inspired!

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  6. Heather HendersonMarch 18, 2010 at 8:02 PM

    i love symmetry, but my husbands needs it! he goes a little nuts when things are off balance.

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  7. My Cottage CharmMarch 18, 2010 at 9:45 PM

    I HAVE to have symmetry...I'm just OCD like that! :) I can't stand to be in a room that doesn't soothe my soul and if it's not symmetrical, it gets to me in a big way! Yikes, I really am OCD!! LOL
    Have a great day!
    Can't wait to see those (kitchen)cabinets too, since I'm the one that guessed the new color!! :-) bwa ha ha ha !

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  8. Joy@Thrifty Parsonage LivingMarch 18, 2010 at 10:41 PM

    I love the symmetry and also love the white furniture, it is so calming.
    Joy
    http://thriftyparsonageliving.blogspot.com

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  9. AnonymousMarch 19, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    Just thought you'd like to know about Flea Market Round-up!

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  10. AnonymousMarch 19, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    Sweet! Heading over to the house now~ Susie Bloop~

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  11. Judy@cutest-little-things.blogspot.comMarch 19, 2010 at 12:37 PM

    I'm another that has to have symmetry!

    Judy@cutest-little-things

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  12. kerrie elaineMarch 19, 2010 at 1:04 PM

    Hi sweet Layla,

    You are just the most beautiful thing!

    xoxo K

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  13. "Cottage By The Sea"March 19, 2010 at 6:13 PM

    Symmetry may be my favorite word.

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