Symmetry is said to make the space visually larger but doesn’t it make your interior more boring? Asymmetry is a type of balance you can go for while decorating your space to add visual interest to the space and it makes it look more casual and less formal. An asymmetrical elements in the decor catches an eye and brings a more ‘lived-in’ feel, besides, some asymmetry can give your home a character. How to pull it off in your room? Here are some ideas!
Make It A Focal Point
An asymmetrical feature can become your focal point in the interior, it will make a statement, give it a character and personality. What focal points can you go for? The most popular idea is a fireplace, which will easily become a focal point in any living room or open space, and even if your fireplace is in the center of the wall, you can create some artificial asymmetry with a mantel attached in an asymmetrical way. Another great way to add asymmetry to your space is to make a gallery wall this way, or it may be some various art, it’s a fast and simple way to create visual interest. You can find and use more various ideas of incorporating asymmetry into your space: placement of furniture, curtains, geometric staircases and much more, just don’t be excessive with it – one focal point is enough.
an asymmetrical colorful gallery wall makes a trendy statement in the living room
a black accent wall and a white staircase with a sharp edge create a bold asymmetrical element
a refined asymmetric fireplace with a neutral brick wall and a sleek white hood is a focal point here
this faux stone wall with a built-in fireplace and firewood storage brings coziness and a bold touch
a small asymmetrical gallery wall brings more interest to the space
an asymmetrical gallery wall will make a vintage-styled interior edgier and trendier
the asymmetrical placement of furniture in this room gives visual interest to it
an asymmetrically attached mantel accents the fireplace and the arrangement on it
an asymmetrically built-in fireplace is a bold solution that makes the traditional room more interesting
a bold asymmetrical art wall is a great way to accent the space and make it unique
a colorful asymmetrical plate wall is a fantastic and bold idea of decor, which is easy to recreate
Make It Large Or Small If You Want
Making a large and bold asymmetrical feature is a great way to make your interior edgy, give it a character but sometimes you just can’t make too many changes or don’t feel like changing too much. In such a case add some small asymmetrical touches that you want: a couple of asymmetrically hanging artworks, placement of furniture or hanging pendant lights only on one side of the bed.
a large and bold asymmetrical gallery wall is a great accent feature for the bedroom
an asymmetrical window going up into the skylight and an echoing desk make this home office striking and add character
some plates on the wall arne't a large feature but they are enough to add interest to the dining room
a large asymmetrical bookshelf that takes the whole wall is a bold feature that makes you drop your jaw
an asymmetric staircase is a great way to add a special feature to your space without being excessive
the easiest way to add trendy asymmetry to the space is to place furniture and accessories like that
asymmetrical placement of artworks on the wall and pillows on the counch for an imperfect touch
pendants and a nightstand on one side and an artwork on the other for giving character to a simple bedroom
Add Coordinating Elements
When you’re going asymmetrical, it’s important to include a few common threads to help pull everything together. Repeating elements with similar colors, lines and shapes are exactly what you need to make your interior harmonious even with asymmetry. Choose the same lighting fixtures to hang in another part of the layout, artworks in the same frames or the same materials to incorporate and voila, you’ve got a trendy space!
an asymmetrical mint-colored curtain is echoed in the pillows of the same shade
asymmetrical decorative mirrors in different colors - take two for more harmony in your space
antlers as an asymmetrical decorative elements echo with paperweights and a brass lamp in color
though the pandant lighting fixture are very asymmetrical, there are several of them to create a unified look
black framed asymmetrical gallery wall is highlighted with black legged furniture and surfaces
three asymmetrical artworks on the right side are balanced by two on the left side