Inspired by: Gallery Walls

As a rule, I like symmetry. It's calming, orderly, and a primary component of classic beauty. But let's face it—symmetry can be predictable. Uninspired. A bit sterile.

Lately I've been drawn to asymmetrical gallery walls: pictures of varying shapes, sizes and subjects thrown up in what appears to be (but when done well really isn't) a haphazard way. The look reminds me of an English country home, comfortable and inviting.

Here's an example from Kate Spade's London pop-up shop:

                                              Source: insidetheloop.tumblr.com via Zelma on Pinterest

This is from the book Decorate:

                                                 Source: apartment34.blogspot.com via Beth on Pinterest

Oh Joy! blogger Joy Cho's living room, styled by Emily Henderson, is cheerful and fun:

I'm awed by the oversize raven in this room from the Hampton Showhouse, done by the Jeffers Design Group:

                                                    Source: google.com via Beth on Pinterest

The color of the art picks up on the decor in this living room:

Via Good Girl Gone Glad

Love the animal-inspired art here:

Do It Yourself

Classic simplicity:

Domino via Sacramento Street

I love, love, love everything about this room:

Better Homes & Gardens

This little niche could easily have been overlooked:

Photo by Diana Kellogg via Alice in Designland