Instagram’s obsession with the Mario Bellini Camaleonda sofa might signal the peak of our return to ’70s style. But our enthusiasm for shapely silhouettes isn’t just a passing trend. Curves help to soften sharp corners and bring a sense of cosiness to spaces – something we particularly crave in the cooler months. Large pieces like couches, dining tables and chairs will make an instant impact. But leaning into Play School-inspired shapes with mirrors, planter boxes and even artwork featuring arches offers an easier entry point.
Living room
Hang your coat (or collection of canvas shopping bags) on an arched wall hook. Style your shelves with geometric bookends and objects of interest. Or choose a side table that has curves in all the right places. We’re quite partial to waves here as well.
Cut-out consoles will catch the eye, while legume-shaped desks make work-from-home corners a little cuter. There are plant stakes that revive wonky greenery with their warped design for your indoor jungle, and photo frames that bring mermaid vibes.
When it comes to soft touches, binge the latest series under a throw that has geometric appeal and cuddle up with round cushions. The right rug can shapeshift, even when its borders are square.
Kitchen and dining
Wiggly wares enter the kitchen with chopping boards, barbeque tongs and cocktail shakers, proving they can be fun and functional.
Dining tables are made to be laid with glassware, placemats and serving trays that know how to show off their curves. When it comes to candles, we’re spun out over spirals. Choose tapers that dance beneath their flames. Or opt for sculptural holders and non-conforming candelabras. There are also trending twists to choose from.
Little additions like vases and lamps have us equally hooked on spherical shapes.
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