This Creative Director's Home Plays with Symmetry, Scale, and Color in Unexpected Ways

Playful, unpretentious, aspirational, inspiring, and brilliantly down-to-earth—stepping into Creative Director, opens in a new tab Joanna Bean Martin’s, opens in a new tab home is like experiencing all of the best parts of an art museum. Colorful and light-filled, her 3,000-square-foot dwelling is full of fun details and bold design choices that play with scale and symmetry in unexpected ways. Scroll below to be smitten by her style + space while simultaneously getting a lesson on the modern use of color.

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1. Play with Scale

Playing with proportions creates a sense of harmony and balance within a space. By styling with objects of varying sizes that share a common design element or color, you can create a cohesive and unified look that ties the room together.

In the kitchen above, the large Dish Knobs, opens in a new tab contrast the sleek cabinetry while complementing the curves and color of the arched entryway.

Pro Tip: Pair oversized artwork, opens in a new tab with petite accent pieces or a sculptural, statement-making chandelier, opens in a new tab for a visually balanced but unexpected look.

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2. Create Symmetry

Symmetry is often achieved by creating a central focal point in a room. Some of the easiest ways to incorporate this style into your home is through artwork, opens in a new tab, furniture, opens in a new tab, or a light fixture, opens in a new tab.

Since modern symmetry is all about simplicity and minimalism, look for clean lines in your decor, opens in a new tab and architecture to create a visually balanced space while repeating design elements (such as shapes, colors, and patterns) to add an unexpected + inspiring touch.

Pro Tip: Lighting, opens in a new tab is a key element in achieving symmetry. Use multiple light sources throughout a room to create balance and avoid having one side of the room feeling darker than the other.

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3. Embrace Bold Color Pops

The simplicity and sheer impact of painting a part of your home is a design tip to take note of. Below, Joanna opted for a rich spruce green to keep the space feeling fresh and modern. The placement of the white Eduard Sconce, opens in a new tab helps draw the eye up while adding a sculptural element to this colorful corner.

Pro Tip: Never underestimate the power of paint—experiment with accent walls, or consider painting furniture, doors, or kitchen cabinetry in a vibrant new hue.

Last but not least, remember that the key to thoughtful design is to create a space that reflects your personality and style. Have fun with it and don't be afraid to experiment with looks and feels right for you.

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Source List:

Contractor: Peter Loda, IndiFab Design + Construction, opens in a new tab

Cabinets: Big Branch Woodworking, opens in a new tab

Paint color: Benjamin Moore Atrium White, Winter Sage, opens in a new tab

Faucet: Rubinet, opens in a new tab

Stained Glass Door: Designed by Joanna, Built by Peter Loda