How Can Curtains Balance A Room?

Successful interior design is all about achieving a sense of balance, where colour, size and texture are distributed in such a way to achieve harmonious living spaces, whether you go for formal symmetry, relaxed asymmetry or a circular arrangement… or a combination of all three.

Symmetrical balance

Here, aim to mirror different elements of the room across a central axis, which will make the space feel more ordered, stable and comfortable.

Asymmetrical balance

Here, bring in different objects that have the same or similar visual weight.

This can also be achieved between different rooms, such as two upstairs bedrooms where you use the same or similar home furnishings that, while not exact replicas of each other, reflect the same design ideas.

Circular balance

If you’d prefer a more natural circular flow to parts of the house, you could consider arranging the various elements of any given room in a circular setting around a central focal point.

Why is balance important in interior design?

By putting balance at the heart of all your interior design schemes and mood boards, you’ll be able to make your rooms feel more grounded, relaxed and welcoming, ensuring that you continue to enjoy spending time at home.

Harmony is key and you’ll reduce visual stress through the creation of a cohesive scheme that positions balance as a key priority.

How can curtains help you achieve balance in interior design?

As architectural elements of your home, curtains are perfectly placed to help you balance your living spaces, framing the windows and creating a stunning focal point that’s certainly hard to ignore.

Colour, pattern, size and material can all make a big impact, creating a sense of height if needed, widening spaces or making rooms feel cosy, with just a few strategic decisions.

Curtains can be used to divide a space into halves or thirds. All you have to do is decide just how much impact you want your drapes to have on the overall effect. 

The most obvious way to do this is to hang a curtain on either side of the window frame, creating symmetry and balance without much trouble at all.

Drapes are also a great option to consider if you have a window that’s off centre, helping you to restore balance quickly and easily.

And for an added touch of sophistication, consider installing a valance above your window treatments, particularly effective if you have high ceilings at home.

This will further serve to balance out the scheme, acting as a visual bridge and connecting your curtains to the wall itself while levelling out the look of the longer vertical lines of your curtains.

Of course, these are only a few little hints and tips to help you balance out your living spaces. If you’d like to find out more, get in touch with the Pret A Vivre team today.