Creating Harmony With Curves

"The straight line belongs to men, the curved one to God." ‑ Antoni Gaudi

The curve ‑ organic geometry full of beauty and found everywhere in nature, from the roundness of the earth to the shape of a woman's body.

In comparison, straight lines are more aggressive. While curves are fluid, straight lines are formal, structural, mathematical, and man-made.

In life and design, balance is important. Not everything can be curved, otherwise, it would be unstable, and lines generate stability.

Neuro‑aesthetics studies this in fine detail and how the balance between curves and straight lines affects the brain. In doing so, Neuro‑aesthetics has proven that the curves provide pleasure and that environments that introduce curvature have better acoustics and are more comfortable. It is also more energy-efficient and therefore sustainable.

Here are few examples of how curves impact a design.

1920s Spanish Queen House

This formal living room retains its sense of formality with the strong repetitive lines in the custom marble fireplace and mirror but oozes sensuality and fun with curves in its frosted bubble chandelier and luxurious sofa.
Architecture and interiors by @robsonrakarchitects

Clever Curvature

Here we can see how the uninterrupted curvature of the coffee table and side table balances the floor space. That's what good design does. Its impact is unnoticeable because of the harmony it creates. Furthermore, the clean, contemporary curves of the pendant light creates drama in a room already ordained with formality from the lines of the moulding and furniture.
Design and rendering by @tomatovisuals

Heavenly Bedroom Nook

There's no better place to introduce curves than in the bedroom. It brings calmness and comfort into the space which is something we all need for peaceful nights.
Design and rendering by @obolenskiy3d

Poolside Perfection

Ahh Kelly Wearstler, the Queen of scale and geometry. She never fails to delight with how she plays with proportion and shapes. Again we see the juxtaposition of the squared off pool and daybeds against the curves in the hedges and umbrellas. Simply perfect.
Design @kellywearstler

Informal Luxury

Its the minimal colour palette, material selection and scale that makes this dining room feel ultra luxurious while all the curves make it feel so relaxed and inviting. The lines in the ceiling and flooring give the room stability and structure, while keeping everything else fluid. A beautiful design by @_beindesign_