Homes and Gardens on MSN

Here's how to use symmetry in interior design, according to designers themselves

Although it may seem basic and simple, symmetry is a transformative design principle that can help you create a harmonious ...
Fast Company

Science Explains The Enduring Appeal Of Bland, Symmetrical Layouts

From a literary standpoint, the New Yorker is one of the most engaging publications out there. From a design standpoint, the print magazine seems to embrace the idea that less is more. It’s common for ...
The Gazette

Lines on Design: Room seem off? Take a look at balance

Imagine slicing a room down the middle and placing the halves on a double-pan scale. Would one side weigh down the other or would they be equal? This week is about the principle of balance. Interior ...
House Beautiful on MSN

Designers Explain Why Asymmetry Is the Secret to a Well-Composed Space

In many facets of the home, symmetry is inherently desirable: We want the art on our walls to sit straight, our tablecloths ...
Design-Reuse

'Symmetric' design technique facilitates power analysis

Increased operating frequency, power density and lower supply voltages place increasing demands on the power distribution networks of systems containing large-scale integrated circuits. Large, rapid ...