We love symmetry. We're "coded" that way. Patterns are beautiful. Twins are proper.
We put identical glasses on the table. Identical plates. If one breaks from the set, we mourn it.
Is it the same with chairs around the table?
Or maybe not?
In my work, I often encounter the question of what to choose — identical or different?
The answer (as often in life) isn't straightforward or clear-cut. Or if it is, it would sound something like: whatever the space and style demand.
I love uniformity. I love symmetry. And yet, I often like to step outside the frame!
Of course, this doesn't mean that combining just anything with anything will yield good results. Behind the difference, symmetry and sameness still lurk — perhaps not as immediately obvious, but they're there!
Let's choose carefully, and always keep in mind that the different objects should form a unity. The color, style, or material can be the same. Let's compose it!
From my own experience, when it comes to colors, it's best to choose a maximum of three different ones. If we want more than that, using the same shape and material becomes almost mandatory. The same chair, in different colors. You can deviate from this, but in that case it's worth seeking expert help so that we're satisfied with the result in the end.
With a well-conceived and executed composition, we can achieve a perfect effect. Daring, unconventional, unique.
But let's be careful! If we overdo it, we might end up achieving the opposite effect.
Regarding colors, I recommend sticking with the basic interior design colors: white, gray, black, brown, metals, and wood tones. If we choose a different color, one will suffice, because later, when we get tired of it or just want a change, we can easily swap it out.
In that case, it's worth coordinating accessories with this color, highlighting and emphasizing it this way.
If we stick with the same color, we can choose from an endless variety of shapes. The effect is perfect, yet not boring — it's varied.
And if we invite children over, we can keep them busy for quite a while deciding who gets to sit on which chair!
