Symmetry, balance and proportion are key tenets of how I develop an interior; I was trained in classical architecture.  Yet, when I get to the decorating portion of the design process, I throw Palladio’s rules out the window – especially scale.  Playing with scale (blowing things up, sizing them down) is a way for me to change the vibe in a space, and therefore, how its experienced.   Go Big There are times when you just need to go big or go home. An oversized mirror can completely change a room. And a chandelier or pendant that outsizes a dining table is pure drama. Scaling up disrupts the status quo – it…