- formal, conventional and mirror-image which is symmetrical balancing, here's an example:
- in-formal, dynamic, non mirror-imaged but balanced, objects in either side of the room would be different in size and proportion which is asymmetrical balancing
source: http://gladyshunziker.hubpages.com/hub/Contemporary-Living-Room-Design-Creating-Balance-without-Symmetry
- radial balancing which revolves around an object in the center, which is not so popular