In harmony, there is both unity and variety. Unity brings cohesion to the room; variety brings in interest. Unity adds consistency; variety adds diversity. The goal is the ideal evoking an agreeable, gratifying, balanced feeling. It is what makes one want to sit and stay a while. It takes good placement and editing ~ then tweaking again to achieve rightness.
Think of a song.... usually it contain verses and refrains. Why? Just think of what is would be like to listen to a song with all verses and nothing to bring the point home and deepen your connection to it. It is also a catchy break, where we most often sing along ~ harmonize (or try to), if you will, with the singer. Or all refrains ~ the repetitiveness would make me run screaming from the building (seriously, I have had to change radio stations if a song continues the same words or riff too many times or derangement is sure to occur).
The picture above (repeated here) is a lovely example of harmony. This is a room by Mindy Miles Greenberg of Encore Decor, Ltd. She calls this room 'Pre-War Moderne Luxe.'
Note the gentle color palette, neutrals. Brown and gray are featured in the upholstery and in the drapes ~ unity. Mindy uses different seating though ~ a sofa and a tete-a-tete ~ variety. She also adds pops of color in the art and glass (blue and yellow) and different materials for her tables. Just enough variety to add the interest. The room is soothing but not sleepy. If you have anything to add, please do!
What about this kitchen by Vicente Wolf.....
We are all trying to achieve harmony in our daily lives. Having harmony in our surroundings, our environment, our havens supports this mission ~ not mention looks darn good too!
Sources for photos ~ Decorati
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