A room with rhythm is a room that has the effect of controlling the movement of the eye around a room.  A person’s gaze will move from one object to another and the room will still be cohesive and unified.  Rhythm is created through repetition of forms, line, color, and texture.  Rhythm can also be created by gradually increasing size, or color of a set of items in a room. 

Sometimes a single item can have a strong sense of rhythm.  This Aspe Metal Wall art is one such piece.  If fact it appears to be moving, even though it is completely stationary.  This contemporary wall art piece has a pinwheel design that creates motion.  It also has awesome contrast with its intricately deigned metal frame and shiny-mirrored surfaces. 

You can give your room instant rhythm with the addition of a single piece or use some of the rhythm methods to create rhythmical movement throughout and entire room.  You can create rhythm with this piece by placing three or four in a straight line to give the effect of a rolling tire. 

• November 2007