Balancing Masculine & Feminine

“No, this is not a post about roommates but rather, balancing the masculine and feminine elements in your home. Ignore it and your home can feel either too cold or too fussy. For masculine, think hard edges, shiny materials, sharp angles; the feminine flip side is soft and round and curvaceous. While you don't need to achieve a perfect 50/50 mixture, try to aim for at least 70/30" (AT).

(Betsy Burnham)

The key, according to Betsy Burnham, is to "think about things in your room in terms of gender, and try to balance the masculine elements with feminine ones" (Lonny Magazine).

In this bedroom, for example, the sharp edged, masculine metal bed is balanced with the upholstered headboard, draped wall and bedding. The straight lined, stark nightstands are topped with curvaceous lamps and flowers. What a perfect pair!

(Betsy Burnham)

(AT Quote: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/la/how-to/balancing-the-masculine-and-feminine) & (Photo Credit: http://www.burnhamdesign.com/)