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Happy February! We’re Waxahachie natives, Emily Barnard Myers and Stacie Caffey of Revival Living Interiors and we’re delighted to be joining you to talk about interior design! Since love is in the air, we thought we’d share with you not just what we love, but what we think is one of the key ingredients of love balance!
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THE BEAUTY OF B a l a n c e STORY & PHOTOS BY REVIVAL LIVING INTERIORS
Just a little about us - we adore what we do! We started out as friends who liked design and one thing led to another and now we run a successful remodel and design business! We’re deeply grateful for all the people who have invited us into their homes and offices and trusted us in designing their spaces. It might be easy to assume that two friends who have so much in common are identical, that we like the same things, that we agree on everything and have the same strengths, but not at all! Emily has a way with words and Stacie is the meticulous numbers boss. Emily’s discernment sees all the issues to be considered and Stacie’s boldness embraces a new challenge. We know that what each of us brings to the table is important in balancing our team.
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In design, balance means harmony. It doesn’t mean matching. We all know it’s easy to throw together a room that matches. Leather couch, leather chair, leather ottoman - it might all match, but it doesn’t feel good, right? It just isn’t what it COULD be. It’s missing out on what makes life beautiful. It’s missing richness. It’s missing texture. It’s missing depth. So, how do we create that richness? Part of that richness lies in playing with symmetry and asymmetry. Our brains gravitate toward symmetry. Symmetry is familiar. When we bring symmetry into a room, we know it will instill a sense of calm. Our brains will find it soothing - even if you couldn’t put your finger on exactly what elicited that sense of peace.
1. REVIVAL RECOMMENDS: MIRROR, NOT MATCH
When we first saw this lovely room, with its sky high ceilings and vast windows, it was in chaos. It wasn’t the chaos of clutter, but the chaos of balance and scale. The homeowner had a few key pieces she wanted to use, but otherwise the sheer size of the room was overwhelming. Anything diminutive simply got swallowed up. This room demanded a boldness in scale. We began to build our design employing a mirroring design, seen here in the twin couches facing each other and the pair of lovely chandeliers. We brought balance not just to the floors and walls, but the ceiling as well. The result was a cozy, sophisticated elegance.
