When people think about balance in interior decorating, symmetrical balance probably comes to mind first. This is when one side of a room mirrors the other side. Symmetrical balance provides calmness and stability but it can also be predictable.
Asymmetrical balance also referred to as informal balance gives visual weight to items. For example something that is big in size might be balanced by something that might be smaller but bolder in colour or pattern. It can create quite an interesting room design.
Both look great. Its whatever suits your style.
Here are some examples.
This is an example of symmetrical balance with a mirror image on either side of the fire place from the windows to the wood stacks, the coffee tables and their styling Source
This is an example of symmetrical balance Source
This is an example of asymmetrical balance with the bold colour and size of the table lamp balanced by the round mirror together with the group of small vasesSource
This is an example of asymmetrical balance with the light coloured sofa balanced by the 2 mustard coloured chairs with chunky timber form. The group of slim vases on the fire mantel is balanced with the larger vase on the coffee table. Source Architect Studio William Hefner
