{"id":2267,"date":"2019-05-13T09:00:39","date_gmt":"2019-05-13T08:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2267"},"modified":"2021-02-21T14:43:53","modified_gmt":"2021-02-21T14:43:53","slug":"ahead-of-the-curve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/inspiration-and-theory\/ahead-of-the-curve","title":{"rendered":"Ahead of the Curve"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Sharp edges and sleek straight lines have had their day.\nIt\u2019s time for something softer to grace our interior spaces. Here\u2019s a snippet\nfrom my latest feature in May\u2019s issue of The Bath Magazine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curves in interior design are no new thing, but after years\nof straight edges, they\u2019re making a comeback. You\u2019ll be familiar with the\nalmost iconically curvy shapes of the 60s and 70s. Back then psychedelic\nflowing lines conveyed a sense of wild liberation, shunning the conventions of\nmid-century design. Today\u2019s curved lines are more subdued, but no less\nimpactful, softening and humanising our living spaces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Curved lines indicate gentle and graceful movement. When\nused in repetition they can create soothing rhythmic cadence. They have a very\nnatural, human-like quality and that can help forge a closer connection with\nthe space. There is a great deal of power in a curve; they can be cosy and\ninviting, far more so than austere straight lines. On the other hand, swooping\nforms can be exciting and dramatic, creating a striking and powerful space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Straight lines are everywhere in design, and many of us will\nsuddenly notice that our homes are full of angular shapes. It is very easy to\nfall into the trap of filling box shaped rooms with box shaped furniture and\naccessories. This can look great in the right spaces, but in the wrong ones it\ncan feel sparse and severe. Breaking up the geometry with a few carefully\nplaced curves can create an inviting softness that is very pleasing to the eye.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Curves have other powers too; they can enhance the flow of a\nroom, create defined areas in an open-plan space and visually lengthen an area.\nCurved furniture is useful in tricky corners, and with no sharp corners, are a\npractical child-safe option. Is there anything curves can\u2019t <\/em>do? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So now for some lightning-fast tips on introducing curves\ninto the home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n