I ncorporating curves into a room ’ s design adds a touch of softness and intrigue , enhancing the space ’ s visual appeal . In a renewed focus on creating comfortable , nurturing home environments , curved design elements contribute to a sense of coziness and relaxation , making these spaces feel like a safe haven . When including curved design components in a home , Juaneice Munoz , CEO and principal designer of La Casa Azul Design , says to start with the bones of the home ; begin with the base and build from there .
“ If you start with the decor , you always have regrets because at some point down the line , you end up working on the structure and
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function of the home and find you missed some things ,” she says . “ If your structure is fine , then the easiest thing to do is add wall decor and accents with [ a ] curve . Start big and work down from there .”
Munoz says an example would be adding a large curved mirror in your entryway to set the tone . She loves to use furniture to add curved lines and suggests placing custom round pieces throughout the home , including adding a circular coffee table to a room or ceramic “ fireballs ” stacked in the fireplace instead of logs to break up the angles . She also says to consider rounded rather than hard-edged vases — even the greenery or flowers they hold
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could also have rounded leaves or petals — to soften hard lines in a space .
“ Curved vases , pillows [ and ] unique accents are fun because they break up the monotony ,” she says . “ Mixing it up is always a great idea . In design , all elements of the architecture and the furniture need to speak to each other and , if flexibility is necessary , that is a very simple go to .”
Munoz says the trend can be taken a step further by adding curves in the architectural details . “ Arches have been a staple to design dating back as early as 200 B . C .,” she says , “ but have started to become more popular as of late . We add arches to bars , cabinets , doors , doorways and fireplaces ,
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and borrow from Greek , Mediterranean and Spanish styles to create a timeless design .”
In custom home design , Munoz says adding arches to doors and doorways is likely the easiest way to add curves to the home ’ s architecture . However , if an in-depth , comprehensive design is at play , there are many beautiful and thoughtful curved details that can be added to ceilings , hallways and kitchens that will be timeless and well-appointed .
“ Create a plan for a consistent story , vary the size of accents — big , medium and small , [ and ] find a statement piece ,” she advises when trying to achieve this look .
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