interior design

I was babysitting and I noticed that the balance that goes into interior design, in this case, the shelving as well as the placement of the objects on the shelves.

The entire wall is a design.  The shelves are symmetrical and the fireplace is centered.  The "H" on the mantle piece is the center piece and the main focus of the wall.  The objects are not 100% symmetrical, but they are semi symmetrical having similar objects (baskets, candles, pictures) about the same size in relatively the same place on either side of the wall.  A larger number of shelves on the left set of shelves wall balances the T.V. on the other set of shelves on the right.

I found that balancing and symmetry can be found just about anywhere, whether it be for practical reasons or for visual pleasure.  In this case,  since the objects on the shelve serve little purpose other than presentation, It serves more of decorative purpose than useful.  As a whole, it also helps create the mood of the room, which I would say homey, warm, and traditional.