Visually, they soften a space and make a house orapartment feel cozier.
asks designer and color consultant Daniela Araya.
Wavy curves and shapes may pique your interest but it might be hard to put your finger on why.
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However, there is scientifically-backed reasoning behind these feelings of delight.
“Curved furniture creates a shift in how we experience space,” says principal interior designer Christine Jahan.
“Science backs it up: soft, organic shapes naturally put you at ease.
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That’s why you’re seeing more rounded sofas, arched headboards, and sculptural tables.”
Want more design inspiration?
Here are just a few ways you could add curved furniture to your home for more visual interest.
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It interrupts the design of a room in the best way possible.
“It instantly adds movement and breaks up all the straight lines in a space,” explains Araya.
Try a curved couch or cloud-likemodular sofato really imbue a room with curves and soft textures.
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“They are perfect for floating in a room and breaking up an otherwise boxy space.
It’s all about creating balance in a room,” says Jones.
These reflective surfaces are relatively simple to install and create a dramatic impact without major renovations.
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Bed frames and benches are another cool way of embracing the silhouette without too much hassle.
The key is balance.
You don’t have to spend months searching out pieces or consider redoing an entire room.
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“Thanks to advances in manufacturing, these forms are more accessible than ever,” says Jahan.
This means you have plenty of different formats to choose from when you’re bringing curves into a room.
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