The Art of Curves in Design

Rounded shapes bring a touch of softness to living spaces, and they are making a strong comeback in contemporary interior design. Our art director showcases designs that not only feature these gentle curves but are also crafted with your well-being in mind.

Published by Audrey Larin and Catherine De La Sablonnière

Une cuisine créée par Shauna Walton Design, qui se distingue par ses profils de comptoirs incurvés et sa hotte aux coins arrondis, conçue par Cuff Studio.

A Deep-Rooted Attraction

Several fascinating studies, including one published in PNAS in 2013, have deepened our understanding of aesthetic perception. Brain scans revealed that certain areas of the brain associated with emotions are more active when viewing rounded shapes compared to angular ones. 1

This observation confirms what we instinctively feel a deep attraction to soft, rounded shapes. But what makes these shapes feel more familiar to us?

Back to nature: research suggests that our neural wiring is naturally drawn to curvilinear forms over straight edges. 1

“Nature must be treated with cylinders, spheres and cones” – Paul Cézanne. 2

One of modern art’s pivotal figures, Paul Cézanne (1839-1906) said that it’s impossible to find a perfectly straight line in nature, suggesting that our environments feel more natural and comforting when they include organic shapes like curves.

Between the Lines

By integrating organic forms into your interior decor, our designer experts, backed by scientific research, guarantee that your space will be visually soothing, creating a true sanctuary for well-being. To explore even more personalized solutions, discover our bespoke design services, meticulously crafted in Quebec to create high-end spaces that deeply resonate with you.

 

Sources

  1. https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1301227110
  2. https://www.beauxarts.com/grand-format/paul-cezanne-en-2-minutes/

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