One of the tips I often share with clients is that you need to consider the shape of things when you put together a room. Just like in a puzzle, shape matters! So often rooms are made up of mostly rectangles. Rooms are rectangles, we have rectangular couches, chairs, coffee tables, end tables and rectangular rugs.
We might love each and every thing in a room, but still the room feels awkward and uncomfortable. Sometimes the reason it feels this way is because traffic through the room doesn’t flow properly if there are too many sharp angles. Especially in walkways, small rooms or tight spaces.
Adding things that are rounded will make a world of difference in how the room will ultimately feel. Rounded backs on chairs, round ottomans, round rugs, round baskets or accessories, curved corners and round or oval tables will create a sense of movement that can transform a room into one that is more comfortable to move around in and more pleasing to the eye.
So, if you aren't happy with your room, look around and see what a difference it can make if you add a little curve here and there! Just like a puzzle, a room needs the right shapes. Have fun putting together your room!
Melissa Michaels is an interior design consultant in Portland, Oregon. For more tips and ideas to make decorating easier and more fun, visit The Inspired Room blog.
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I'm confused by your advice and the picture posted. I can tell in the picture that there isn't one shape taking predominance, but is it supposed to be an example of how to decorate? A room like that would drive me nuts with all the stuff hanging out on every available surface.
by the look of the price tags on the furniture I imagine it is a store.
Duh! I should have looked closer… Thanks Ali!
Hi ladies! Yes, it is a store and it is an example of what you find when you are shopping for your room! As you can see, there is a ROUND ottoman.
Melissa,
Great informative post!