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minimalism. Where minimalism once
meant boxy shapes and sharp corners,
today’s interpretation is more fluid and
connected to nature.

Curved countertop designs are having a
resurgence in the kitchen.
They say it’s the details that make or
break a scheme. When it comes to kitchen
countertops, that detailing is taking the
shape of ever more adventurous edge
profiles. The edge profile of a kitchen
countertop is a finishing touch worth
spending some time on to get the right
one to best enhance the kitchen scheme.
Curve appeal have never been so
popular for the home, and sweeping,
countertop edges will add a touchy-feely,
ergonomic silhouette to the kitchen.
Beautifully organic, rounded edges
immediately soften a space and bring
feelings of calmness to the kitchen. These
curved edges remind us of our natural
surroundings, making us feel grounded
and serene. Curves are inviting and are
especially suited to family homes or
those entertaining moments when guests
can comfortably sit around the kitchen
island.
There is a great deal of rounded-edge
kitchen hardware now available. No
longer is kitchen hardware square or
rectangular in shape with sharp edges.
A softer direction with circles, ovals and
even rounded edges on cabinet pulls will
now be seen in kitchens in 2025. dw

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