Saturday, August 27, 2011

Curvy Shapes in Interiors


Amelia Handegan - Southern Accents


I love seeing a visual statement in an interior and nothing does it quite like a curvy shape. Let's face it, rooms are mostly boxy, maybe even angular. Applying curves gives an organic feel or human touch to a space. Statement curvy shapes can give quite an amazing and dramatic visual effect. I love some of these examples.


Antonello Radi - Elle Decor



Alex Papachristidis - House Beautiful


Steven Shubel - House Beautiful



Berkley Vallone, Caroline DeCesar - House Beautiful




Bunny Williams - Elle Decor



Cathy Kincaid - House Beautiful



Amy Bergman - Traditional Home



Hattie Wolf, Abby Rizor - House Beautiful

I love the marble backsplash behind the tub in the bathroom beyond.


Jay Jeffers - House Beautiful

Curvy headboards are sculptural and provide beautiful silhouettes.




One of my bathroom remodels

I love curvy marble backsplashes. They have a historical reference and add a custom look to a vanity.

Apartment project photos are coming soon. It's my daughter's college apt.  So cute and filled with some of my Showhouse furnishings. 

Have a great weekend!  I'm working!


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13 comments:

  1. Taylor GreenwaltAugust 27, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    I love curves to! I think it is a girl thing. Men are drawn more to straight lines. You gotta have a curve or two or it just looks to straight! Boy that did not make sense. I have only had 1 cup of coffee. Have a good weekend.

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  2. Mary Ann PickettAugust 27, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    I LOVE that first photo. We added a curved entry to our dining room to raise it a bit (low 1950's ceilings) so glad we did.

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  3. Deb's mindAugust 27, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    That first image is to die for. You always have such great images Carla. Thanks for checking in with me and yes I am completely relaxed now and ready to start my new remodel project. Woo Hoo!!

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  4. Mona Thompson Providence Ltd.August 27, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Curves make everything more interesting don't they? Lovely images. Have a great weekend, Carla.

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  5. designchicAugust 27, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Curves add so much interest to any space. An arched doorway is an absolute favorite of mine!!

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  6. under spanish mossAugust 28, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    We adore arches and curves. They add visual interest and seem to soften the space. We are gushing over the curved backsplashes and would love to redo ours.
    Angela and Renee

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  7. HeatherAugust 28, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    I love the blue in your bathroom remodel, Carla. And the way you've used the curvy mirror in the space is very pleasing to the eye. Don't work too hard!

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  8. AnonymousAugust 28, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    beautiful images that artfully illustrate the curvey shape within a home..love your blue powder room!! love blue and white, it's a favorite..
    best,
    maureen

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  9. My Galveston CottageAugust 28, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Very pretty! And what a great idea for a post. It's amazing what architectural detail, whether grand or minimal, will do for a room. (I think that chair, tho, in photo #1 should have been removed or raised to show it was what it is. It's rather distracting for the compostion.) BTW, your bath is still in discussion. I checked not long ago....Hope you're staying cool, if that's possible.

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  10. UnknownAugust 28, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Funny Susan. I thought the same thing about that chair. What a strong image, but that slit of a chair! Thanks for checking on the bathroom project.

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  11. Splendid SassAugust 29, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Carla,
    I love curves and arches too! I love the third image especially!
    I hope that your week is off to a great start.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  12. Karen August 29, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Curves are good! Rooms with too many clean lines don't feel nearly as inviting as ones that have pieces with curves. A single curvy piece, like that fabulous red bed, can make a room.

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  13. Linda@ Lime in the CoconutAugust 29, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Yes! Love me a great curve. Perfect images! I think that is one of the reasons I fell for this casa...lotsa curves!

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