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contrast to furniture with hard edges or
                                                                                sharp corners, organic forms radiate real
                                                                                softness.  Furniture and home accessories
                                                                                incorporating curved designs are back
                                                                                in fashion, and are injecting new energy
                                                                                into homes.  Chairs and armchairs with
                                                                                organic contours can be found alongside
                                                                                wave-shaped tables and sofas with round
                                                                                armrests.
                                                                                  Curved furniture appeals to the eye with
                                                                                its graceful sophistication and introduces
                                                                                a tactile and inviting dimension to its
                                                                                surroundings. Whether it’s a curved sofa,
                                                                                or a rounded coffee table, the trend toward
                                                                                curves transcends the mere appeal and
                                                                                redefines the essence of modern interiors.

                                                                                Vintage-Inspired Style.
                                                                                  Vintage-inspired style is one of the
                                                                                most charming and nostalgic home décor
                                                                                trends, as it features furniture, accessories
                                                                                and colours that evoke a sense of history,
                                                                                culture and romance.  Vintage-inspired
                                                                                furniture often has rounded or curved
                                                                                shapes,  such as  sofas,  chairs,  tables  or
                                                                                beds, and uses wood, leather, velvet or
                                                                                metal to add warmth and texture.

           Shaped Mirrors.                    from modern and minimalist to vintage   Handmade Furniture.
             Shaped  mirrors are  one  of  the great   and eclectic.              Genuine handmade pieces are a luxury.
           trends at present.  They can be irregular,                           Hand-waffled, woven, shaped, filed,
           geometric or organic shapes, such as   Curved Furniture.             sanded or sculpted, handcrafted is in. The
           pebbles, stars, hexagons, arches or leaves.  Curved furniture is one of the hottest   techniques of this kind of craftsmanship,
             Shaped mirrors will add interest,   décor  trends,  and  can  create  a  sense  of   which sometimes require arduous work,
           personality and style to walls, as well as   comfort, movement and elegance and   produce unique pieces that stand the
           reflect light and create a sense of space,   soften a room’s hard edges and corners.  test of time and assume the  position of
           and will work well with any décor style,   Whether round, oval or elliptical, in   treasured classics in the home.  dw




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