Designing With the Stars: Libra
How to create a space that celebrates your star sign
Many of the character traits assigned to your star sign can guide the design or decorating for your house. Librans, who have birthdays now, have such a strong sense of harmony, they often have an innate sense of proportion and form. They also have a strong appreciation of beautiful aesthetics and are natural designers and decorators. This sign is ruled by Venus and many Librans have an active interest in the arts. Read on to learn more about those born under this sign and their decorating style.
Sign at a Glance
Dates: September 23 to October 22
Architectural style: Transitional
Character traits: Indecisive, sociable, diplomatic
Likes: Balance, luxury, refined aesthetics
Dislikes: Untidiness, discord, frumpish aesthetics
Favourite decorating colours: Neutrals and soft, muted colours, especially blues
Sign at a Glance
Dates: September 23 to October 22
Architectural style: Transitional
Character traits: Indecisive, sociable, diplomatic
Likes: Balance, luxury, refined aesthetics
Dislikes: Untidiness, discord, frumpish aesthetics
Favourite decorating colours: Neutrals and soft, muted colours, especially blues
Architectural style: Transitional
Librans have a difficult time with decisions and love balance, so most will shy away from a strong, definitive architectural and design style. They prefer something moderate like a transitional style, which takes from both traditional and contemporary chic. This style enables them to explore their love of elegant lines and classic details, yet is not as prescriptive as a purely traditional style.
Librans have a difficult time with decisions and love balance, so most will shy away from a strong, definitive architectural and design style. They prefer something moderate like a transitional style, which takes from both traditional and contemporary chic. This style enables them to explore their love of elegant lines and classic details, yet is not as prescriptive as a purely traditional style.
Transitional design relies on simple, organic lines and a mixture of beautiful textures, which Librans usually find very appealing. A bedroom like this would be a very soothing place for a Libran to sleep in. The design is sophisticated, yet comfortable and classic – the hallmarks of a transitional style.
Create a peaceful bedroom
Create a peaceful bedroom
As an air sign, Librans love light, open spaces with high ceilings and large windows to bring the outdoors inside. This towering ceiling gives a feeling of spaciousness to the room, which would no doubt suit Librans. They might also be drawn to the combinations of different textures and timelessness of the furniture pieces. They prefer styles less formal than traditional design, but not as severe as minimalism.
Character: The social mediator
Libra is one of the most hospitable of the zodiac signs. Those born under the sign of Libra love being around other people and enjoy good company and conversation. Librans should take care to design rooms and seating placements that encourage conversation. They are great at getting along with individuals and skilled at making people within groups feel at ease, and are even good at negotiating through conflicts.
Libra is one of the most hospitable of the zodiac signs. Those born under the sign of Libra love being around other people and enjoy good company and conversation. Librans should take care to design rooms and seating placements that encourage conversation. They are great at getting along with individuals and skilled at making people within groups feel at ease, and are even good at negotiating through conflicts.
This sociable nature means they generally love to entertain and should consider creating easy entertaining spaces in their home. These big accordion doors suit a Libran home well as they let a lot of light further into the home, but can fold back to maximise space in both the dining and living area when hosting large gatherings of friends.
Likes: Balance
Librans love equilibrium. This can be achieved in the home by ensuring there is symmetry in the design of every room. In the kitchen pictured here, there is a real sense of harmony, due to the balanced cabinets and bench space on either side of the sink. Librans also like to double up on appliances (two-drawer dishwashers, double-door refrigerators, two styles of oven) to achieve symmetrical aesthetics in the kitchen, but which are also practical for entertaining.
Librans love equilibrium. This can be achieved in the home by ensuring there is symmetry in the design of every room. In the kitchen pictured here, there is a real sense of harmony, due to the balanced cabinets and bench space on either side of the sink. Librans also like to double up on appliances (two-drawer dishwashers, double-door refrigerators, two styles of oven) to achieve symmetrical aesthetics in the kitchen, but which are also practical for entertaining.
This little sitting room would be a perfect space for a Libran. Not only is its design symmetrical, but it is geared for conversation. The room also has a transitional feel to it – the design is best characterised by big windows, a neutral palette and an airy ambience.
Likes: Luxury
Librans have a strong yearning to be surrounded by beauty. They are very interested in aesthetics and often like the finer things in life. They should consider using refined window treatments and luxurious fabrics. They are drawn to decorative pieces for their elegance, but should be careful not to use too many items in any one scheme, as they feel uncomfortable when a room is filled with decorative clutter.
Librans have a strong yearning to be surrounded by beauty. They are very interested in aesthetics and often like the finer things in life. They should consider using refined window treatments and luxurious fabrics. They are drawn to decorative pieces for their elegance, but should be careful not to use too many items in any one scheme, as they feel uncomfortable when a room is filled with decorative clutter.
This sense of luxury can be displayed with carefully collated vignettes around the house. Librans are well suited to using high-quality crystal and glass for their subtle beauty, but also because they reflect light and are inherently refined.
Chandeliers are an excellent lighting choice for Librans. They add elegance and sophistication to any room and also provide a sense of delicate airiness.
Shine with antique lighting
Shine with antique lighting
Likes: The arts
Librans are often great thinkers and very interested in the arts. Their sign’s ruling planet is Venus and this is associated with dance, art and music. Many Librans are themselves very artistic and would likely love to have a dedicated space in their homes to explore these passions. Many would love a room like this to paint in (even the non Librans!).
Librans are often great thinkers and very interested in the arts. Their sign’s ruling planet is Venus and this is associated with dance, art and music. Many Librans are themselves very artistic and would likely love to have a dedicated space in their homes to explore these passions. Many would love a room like this to paint in (even the non Librans!).
Those who don’t want to create art themselves will still enjoy being surrounded by gorgeous works of art. Librans love to have beautiful things to look at and really appreciate the decorative touch of stunning artwork gracing the walls of their homes.
Dislikes: Frumpy aesthetics
Librans have a sophisticated style. They don’t like to see drab or scruffy decorations and will want to put time and effort into their decorating choices. Similarly, they don’t like to mix their decorative styles. They are unlikely to go for eclectic looks or a different style in different rooms. They usually like their house to be uniform in design – this elegant dining room is a case in point.
Librans have a sophisticated style. They don’t like to see drab or scruffy decorations and will want to put time and effort into their decorating choices. Similarly, they don’t like to mix their decorative styles. They are unlikely to go for eclectic looks or a different style in different rooms. They usually like their house to be uniform in design – this elegant dining room is a case in point.
Colour palette: Neutrals
Librans usually prefer a neutral colour palette. It appeals to their sense of elegance and also their appreciation of balance and harmony in home design.
How to colour-block neutrals
Librans usually prefer a neutral colour palette. It appeals to their sense of elegance and also their appreciation of balance and harmony in home design.
How to colour-block neutrals
Libra is an air sign and because of this, Librans can also be attracted to soft blues and pinks, because they help to create a sense of airiness and light in any space.
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Is your star sign Libra? Do you think your decorating style fits the Libran profile? We’d love to know about a room design or styling project you’ve been involved in that reflects this. Please share your thoughts or images in the Comments.
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Is your star sign Libra? Do you think your decorating style fits the Libran profile? We’d love to know about a room design or styling project you’ve been involved in that reflects this. Please share your thoughts or images in the Comments.
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Libra is the seventh sign of the zodiac and the first of the second half of the zodiac cycle. The image associated with Libra is that of the scales, and this represents the most prominent character trait of those born under the sign perfectly. Librans love balance in all aspects of their lives and are likely to weigh up decisions very carefully before coming to any conclusions. This can sometimes make them indecisive, but it is usually just because they are so good at seeing both sides of an issue. It also means that they usually hate conflict and can be excellent diplomats as they see the pros and cons of most arguments and can empathise with all parties.