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!

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