Rounded shapes bring a touch of softness to living spaces, and they are making a strong comeback in contemporary interior design. Our art director showcases designs that not only feature these gentle curves but are also crafted with your well-being in mind.
For some time now, the interior design landscape has seen a resurgence of curves and rounded shapes gaining in popularity. A nod to the elemental forms that have been a part of design and architecture since the dawn of time, bringing a sense of softness, fluidity, and movement to enhance the overall feel of living spaces.
Whether you are aiming to transform a room into a dedicated wellness space or simply wish to elevate the décor of an existing area, here are some trendy ideas approved by our art director and designer, and scientifically backed, that can transform your home into a true sanctuary.
Ateliers Jacob introduces the Sphere of Design, featuring six ways to integrate curves into your home’s most vital spaces:
Some designers seem to have a natural inclination for curves rather than straight lines. Here are a few who inspire us with their curvaceous designs:
Several fascinating studies, including one published in PNAS in 2013, have deepened our understanding of aesthetic perception. Brain scans revealed that certain areas of the brain associated with emotions are more active when viewing rounded shapes compared to angular ones. 1
This observation confirms what we instinctively feel a deep attraction to soft, rounded shapes. But what makes these shapes feel more familiar to us?
“Nature must be treated with cylinders, spheres and cones” – Paul Cézanne. 2
One of modern art’s pivotal figures, Paul Cézanne (1839-1906) said that it’s impossible to find a perfectly straight line in nature, suggesting that our environments feel more natural and comforting when they include organic shapes like curves.
By integrating organic forms into your interior decor, our designer experts, backed by scientific research, guarantee that your space will be visually soothing, creating a true sanctuary for well-being. To explore even more personalized solutions, discover our bespoke design services, meticulously crafted in Quebec to create high-end spaces that deeply resonate with you.
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