My bed is flanked with two bed side tables and two lamps. I would like to place artwork over the bed side tables, my question is do they have to match in style? Do not like any artwork over the bed, then I thought would one piece of art work be ok and on the other side place large vase etc...
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While it is common to have symmetrical layouts and decorating in bedrooms, I think you should be okay to place art on one and objects like a vase and frames on the other. Perhaps it would work well if the objects take up a similar amount of space/height to still give a spatially symmetrical look?
Here are some bedrooms with two different side tables, which manage to pull off the look:
http://houseandhome.com/design/cottage-bedroom-design
http://houseandhome.com/design/serene-bedroom
http://houseandhome.com/design/pretty-blue-white-bedroom
http://houseandhome.com/design/utility-pendant-lamp
http://houseandhome.com/design/painted-bedroom-furniture
And bedrooms with the same side tables and lights, but different accessories atop:
http://houseandhome.com/design/organic-artisanal-bedroom
I, too, would love to see photos if you have any. Hope this helps a bit!
Seema
Personally I think it's a good spot for symmetry, but there's room for play. Do you have a picture of your space?
I've been debating between mirrors and art for over my nightstands, and I think I'm going to go with some mirrors from Ikea. (as soon as I get over my spray paint phobia and get my lamps done) Here are photos I found to be inspirational.
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