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Curves.
Curves are the most free-flowing of all
the shape options. They are associated
with movement, pleasure and generosity.
Curves add a hint of the unexpected
to something common. Curves can
also be added to other shapes for richer
meanings.
Curves add life, flow and energy to a
piece of furniture. Curved furniture has
been around for decades, from Victorian
chaises to mid-century chairs. Looking
for a way to completely transform a living
room, a curved sofa creates visual interest
with shape. Bring the curved furniture
trend outside with a curved patio set.

Floorboards.
Floorboards, planks and herring bone
or chevron parquet give rectangles,
windows can give squares, rectangles and
circles. Staircases can cut a trapezium
shape in a room. Doorways bring in
rectangles and even ceilings play a role.
Using shapes can be an interesting
way to add meaning or create new visual
interest in a design project. dw
the eternal whole in every archetypical mirrors, rugs, cushions and even tissue
form representing the sun, the moon, the boxes are typically represented as a strong Article information sources:
earth and the universe. Circles have free sided square or cube in stature. Repeat vanseodesign.com
movement and can roll. that stance around a room and create a designshack.net
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easy to make circular geometric patterns
in interior design. Coffee tables can be
circular; elongated circles in lozenge-
shaped forms are a huge trend and suit
central pieces of furniture like footstools,
mirrors and rugs in a huge array of
circular sizes.

Squares and rectangles.
Squares and rectangles are stable. They
are familiar and trusted shapes and the
majority of text we read is set in rectangles
or squares. They suggest conformity,
peacefulness, solidity, security and
equality.
In Buddhist symbolism a square
(earthbound) inside a circle (eternal
whole) represents the relationship
between the human and the divine.
When looking at geometric design
images, it is easy to home in on textile
prints rather that the forms of key pieces
of furniture and accessories in a room
and their innate geometry. Side tables,

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