The Web Yellow Pages HOME Achieving Balance Balance keeps arrangements from looking lopsided. Balanced arrangements can be either symmetrical or asymmetrical. Symmetrical arrangements are perfectly equal on both sides of a central line, are the easiest to arrange and create a more formal atmosphere. If you have a variety of pieces in different sizes, shapes and colors, try an asymmetrical arrangement.
Asymmetrical arrangements create an informal look by balancing the visual weight of the objects.
Display objects together in odd numbers. Combinations of three and five work well. Place similar objects together. Group according to color, shape, or design. A collection, such as antique vases, has more impact when grouped together than when scattered throughout the house.