Angling for more curves

What was straight is now curves. What was hard is now soft.

There is a big shift happening in residential interiors right now — to a look that is comfortable, livable and most important, accessible. Are we seeing the death of modern design, something many regarded as cold and suitable only for kid-free minimalists? Probably not, but this trend is one that warms up the modern look.

You’ll see it in friendly curves on side-table edges, headboards, mirrors, chairs and especially lighting. “People want almost a sanctuary space where they can decompress or chill out,” says Lisa Puchalla of LilyMae Design.

She notes that this is also a nod to classic design: “I think it’s coming back around to having a space that’s still sleek but also a little bit of that round feel, and maybe even more of a traditional feel.”

However you spin it, this trend is good news for everyone — giving us all permission to mix a little bit of this and a little bit of that, put our feet up, and feel right at home.