Have you ever walked into a kitchen and felt the calmness right away as though the room is at peace with you? We live in a time when at one time hard lines and straight contours ruled the kitchen and today a new trend is emanating smooth lines and round contours which modify this design scene and adds a softer touch of beauty, style and a calmer beat to the kitchen. In this article, the author describes the way soft curves and organic lines transform contemporary kitchens and provide them with a combination of functionality and visual poetic. With bent-shaped kitchen islands and arched cabinets, every concept sets a new definition of what a graceful kitchen is all about.
Embracing The Flow Of Curved Kitchen Islands
Organic curvy kitchen islands produce a natural focal point to soothe the room and increase the ergonomics of the kitchen. I have planned quite a number of spaces and a curved island will encourage more traffic to flow between spaces since they could be cooking, dining, or entertaining. This organic form opens the space to movement and social life and makes the kitchen less divided.
Everything on a curved island counts in terms of the materials to the finishes. Quartz or marble countertops with bullnose is the type of countertops that I would highly recommend due to increased security and appearance. Visible underneath are seamless cabinetry and built-in lighting that adds elegance as well as storage space. The curved over hand adds an invitation to seat in a more community way, than straight bar stools along an edge.
The curved islands create a sculptural character that homeowner have fallen in love with according to my experience. It reminds me of what Elle Decor wrote last spring—”curves are the new luxury in modern interiors.” And it is true; a beautify made curve says nothing; it murmurs.
The ingredient which seems not to have been used is texture to emphasize the curves-matte stone, wood grain would do this as well as ribbed paneling can help with the tactile enhancement. I would also recommend that it should include concealed charging ports to make it look contemporary.
Arched Cabinetry For A Gentle Kitchen Silhouette
The clients tend to be surprised, when I propose the arched cabinetry to them, as it significantly alters the tone of the room. This is because the traditional boxy cabinets are gone. Rather, arched and rounded doors and rounded counters or arched niches over the counters are used to provide have a softened frame, which is timeless and elegant. These forms remind of classical architecture but they are topical.
It is just a matter of exercising discretion. I prefer to employ brushed brass fixtures, matte-painted facades as well as even rough glass pieces to reflect light. In the arches, I would think about open shelving or about display lighting to create dimension. Here custom millwork is critical; the arch cannot be jagged and asymmetrical or it will only divide the space.
Architectural Digest observed that the arched design trend in cabinets is the result of psychological desire to feel comfortable due to being reminded about nature and safety by means of curves. I have personally experienced the emotional reaction of clients towards such forms that are softer.
It can be improved by adding a note of contrast e.g., dark interior on the arches can provide depth or light wood on neutral walls can add Scandinavian work.
Soften The Space With Rounded Counter Corners
The rounded corners of the counters are one of the most convenient means to add softness to your kitchen design. I would suggest this particularly to the families with children of small age: the advantage of safety as well as fashion is involved. By avoiding squared edges, such soft lines avoid the harsh appearance that can be produced by straight lines in an open concept room.
The selection of the materials is important. I usually go with polished quartz, marble or even concrete as rounded bullnose or with pencil edge. The curved shape goes well with conventional and sleek designs. My preference is to match these to rounds or oval pan family lighting or curved splash-backs so that it is a theme.
This is what HGTV has recently referred to as the unsung hero of the modern kitchens, and I would concur. Even the slightest of a curve may alter the movement of light on a surface. I have seen people automatically feel these curves with their hands a sure sign that they are sexy.
What is usually forgotten here is the undercounter lighting. Dramatic effect and highlighting the sculptural shape of the evenings can be done by a little bit of glow through round edges.
Curved Range Hoods As Sculptural Focal Points
A curving range hood is not just a practical need, it also happens to be a sculptural work of art. I always begin with my design concerning the hood since this gives the general feel of the entire kitchen. The hood is made boldly in a graceful curve or entirely cylindrical and the hood fits into the surrounding cabinetry elegantly.
I would like matte plastered walls, or brushed metal to create a stamp of high contrast modernity. Combine them with curves of the backsplash tiles or paneling in the form of flutes, to establish a consistent design language. The hood must not dominate but rather hover and the relation of scale should not overpower.
Dwell magazine: The curved hood is coming back and it is a sign of the revitalization of the sense of elegance in functional spaces. I would not disagree. A client told me after having replaced an installation using a bowed copper hood, that she had a completely different attitude to cooking after making the change, calling it a go-in-everyday kitchen of a designer.
What is usually lacking? Vent integration. What is important is that the technology of a hood should not contrast with its beauty. To show the figure also at night, I can suggest highlighting it by use of inset lighting that serves to accentuate the figure by its curves.
Bowed Breakfast Bars With Modern Appeal
Arched breakfast bars create a fusion of beauty with usability as these are decorated to have a curvy appearance and serve a purpose of sitting as well. They fit perfectly in small kitchens or in an open-plan kitchen where the island can also be used as the eating point. I also adore the in-built inclination of the curve that naturally encourages a person to face other people, promoting a connection and conversation.
My recommendation would be the upholstered stools having round backs to reflect the shape of the bar. Wood paneling, tile work or even LED strips can be used on the underside of a bow to attract attentions. A hefty slab of countertop, preferably having the waterfall edge, makes it heavy and elegant.
One of our clients said, it was like sitting at a sculpture with their new bowed breakfast bar. I have personally witnessed how even the small areas can be improved significantly after such addition. Instead it was not about the largest island it was the most beautiful curve as was reported by House Beautiful.
I would make a remark about storage drawers or shelf could be built on the back side. This makes the form practical, and also it maintains the grace.
Circular Kitchen Tables That Anchor Grace
A circular table with a kitchen has something quite elegant to it. It grounds the area without being harsh and breaking the flow. When dealing with a small kitchen, round tables enable free movement in and out of the prep, cook, and dining areas since there is no corner to negotiate.
I tend to select marble, solid wood or lacquered finish with central pedestal base to make the legs comfortable. The soft look is complemented by rounding chairs or banquette to make the whole image complete. Such table arrangement promotes more animated dining experiences simply because it can enable everyone to see each other.
Design Milk dubbed the rounded dining shape, saying, the quiet mediator of the kitchen and I have witnessed its reuniting power in families. One of the couples explained to me that they passed up rectangular table after realizing that dinners became much intimate.
The last resort? There is a curved pendant light over the middle. It does more than provide ambience; it literally doubles up on the visual soft circular theme of symmetry.
Graceful Archways Connecting Kitchen Zones
The use of architectural arches redefines the manner in which we pass in and out of the kitchen areas. Such openings not only break visual and physical connection between the kitchen and the rest of the home but it makes sense. I have used arches to segregate pantries, dining sections or even entryways without the need to break up the flow or the light.
I create these frequently with plaster or wood sheathed veers or even metal frame glass arches to an industrial-urban direction. Their size is the most important thing, big to put in a frame, but small enough to retain a power of intimacy. Having some inset lighting as part of the arch also brings out a modern touch.
I am inspired by European villas and Mediterranean houses. According to Architectural Digest, arches were described as the symbols of softness and permanence, and I can find that reality in every house I make. They uplift and do not beat you into submission.
What I would improve? Its archway can be filled with soft curtain or sheer drape to block space with some element of elegance occasionally.
Curved Kitchen Sofas For Lounge-Style Comfort
Having an attached curving kitchen sofa may not be an easy piece to fit into a conventional setup but it is an innovative plan to have in open everywhere kitchens where comfort and design have to go hand in hand. I have designed curved seating in big kitchens in order to create a casual lounge, where families can get together, read or wine up as meals are being prepared. The curved form of the sofa replicates other uses of curves in the architecture, which add coherence in the design.
In selecting a sofa, I want low-profiling sofas made of soft performance fabrics. They are stain-resistant and melt into kitchen color schemes. It must follow like the figure of the room, but it must not hinder the traffic. Used with a round table and some chairs with a curved back, this kind of arrangement is ideal to make a point and to be comfortable.
Speaking personally, such addition is adored by clients because it changes the way they operate in the kitchen. It makes an utilitarian place warmer and welcoming. Architectural Digest noted this movement, describing the kitchen lounge that it breaks the boundary between the kitchen and the living room comfort.
A suggestion: add a rounded rug or semi-circle lampshade over the sitting area to give it visual bearings. It forms a frame on the big kitchen area.
Sculpted Backsplashes With Flowing Lines
Carved Backsplash complements the kitchen design in one of the most artistic manners of introducing curves. These backsplashes extend outside the tile grid; they are often carved stone or molded plaster with carving or still, a wavy ceramic adding the feeling of movement to the wall. I also suggest this to those clients that need elegance but not to the point of having too much on the table.
I like to work with hand finished materials with a bit of imperfection in them-these give them a feel of handcrafted work. Be it a wavy nature or a cross-sectional circle around a cooking area, the important factor is discreetness. The effect is enhanced with use of a fixture such as the brass wall sconces or arched pot fillers which tends to bind the composition.
In practice the sculpted back splash acts as a conversation starter. One of the home owners claimed that it resembled a painting that has a feel. Indeed, it is correct as Elle Decor pointed out that, textural backsplashes are redefining the use of walls in the kitchen.
To raise the bar further I would add a backlighting/concealed LED strips on the bottom/backside of the cabinets to place subtle shadows on top of the curves adding further to the drama of the look.
Elliptical Ceiling Details That Draw The Eye Up
Ceilings are no source of glamour, but have an unexplored potential of elegant design. Detailed elliptical ceilings, like a coffered oval, arched beams, or curved tray ceilings all take the eye up toward the ceiling giving a sense of height. This addition adds a revolution in tall kitchens.
I usually use plaster molding to produce this effect or circular LED lightings on the ceiling or even a recessed lighting on the curved tray. Combined with arched windows or small pendants fixtures, the result is spectacular and classy. The curved ceiling is a soft dome, so the room is surrounded with the symmetry.
Clients tend to be shocked at what such overhead details alter the mood. House Beautiful says that a shaped ceiling will take an easy kitchen to the level of masterpiece. I was so in agreement with it, it brings added fun luxury.
One may then fill out the scene with a centric chandelier with organic arms or cluster of globe pendants. These bring illumination to the ellipse and the area feels delineated at all sides.
Rounded Drawer Fronts For Tactile Beauty
Though pinkie, curved drawer fronts are both pleasing to the eye and to the touch. They are smooth in a manner that you slide your hand over a surface. I usually incorporate them in handmade kitchen cabinets whereby craftsmanship is important.
The top most finishes of this would be matte lacquer, wood veneers, or brushed metal which would allow the curve to reflect light in beautiful way. The hardware must be kept to a minimum or integrated and even the curvature itself must be turned into the center of attention. Even pull-free push latches are useful here.
Clients often describe this feature as “unexpectedly luxurious.” One of their latest installations is complimented in the local press by its spa like kitchen feel. I also find that guests instinctively touch these drawers—proving the design’s emotional pull.
An idea: drawers may have variations of rounded and straight to contrast each other. It will give movement to your cabinetry whilst retaining the relaxing arc design.
Curved Lighting Fixtures That Dance With Shadows
Lighting is extremely important to every kitchen and curved lighting adds to the sculptural appearance that adds flair to the kitchen. I am a fan of spherical pendants, oval chandeliers or even rippled wall sconces to accomplish upward and downward layers of shadow and light which leap behind round edges.
A suspended ring light or a collection of globe pendants would look wonderful in the case of high ceilings in the kitchen. A stand alone task lamp with one arch in a smaller kitchen will provide interest where there would be none. Select finishes such as matte black, brushed gold or milk glass to work with a soft modern palette.
Nancy Fire, lighting expert, once wrote, that the kitchen must have curved lighting, which would turn the hard surfaces to the dance. I have witnessed it with my own eyes a curve of lights usually steals the time during a photo shoot or in a walkthrough.
The one thing I would include is a dimmable system of adjustable warmth. This enables the light to change between bright prep zone to soft evening effect with a twist of the dial.
Gentle Wave Shelving For Decorative Balance
Wave shelving is also one of my best methods to both store and create art. These softly setting shelves provide movement and also provide an option to place cookbooks, plates, or even a designed collection. They’re ideal in open kitchens where traditional upper cabinets would feel too rigid.
The difference is all in materials: solid oak, painted MDF or stone composites all work according to your color story. I would generally put in the wave shelving on a feature wall, with built in lights and a little bit between them, which gives the eye a bit of a leeway.
This attribute is referred to as soothing by clients. One described it as the feeling like watching waves roll in. Domino Magazine refers to wave shelving as the aesthetic compromise between function art.
A pro tip: add less accessories. Some neutral ceramics, glassware or cookbooks that use curvy fonts would suffice and not make the design look cluttered.
Fluid Lines In Custom Kitchen Banquettes
The traditional banquette has changed its linear workings to smooth curves to hold and hug. These built-in offer intimate eating space as they create sculptural appeal. Plainly, I prefer to put them somewhere around windows in the kitchen, or a curved wall, where they look natural and organic.
I cover them with strong fabrics such as velvet mixes or high performance linen. The relaxed elegance is brought about by tufted backs, rounded cushioning and low-profile arms. A matching circular table and overhead lighting that is arched go well with them.
Curved banquettes are always the favorite place of the family in my projects. According to Veranda, it is stated that curved seating is associated with increased involvement and ease. They are a going back to hospitality.
Want to go one step further? Venture the designer touch with built in curved bookshelf on one end or inward drawers to hide in the bottom of the seat.
Arched Windows That Let Light Flow In
As far as I am concerned natural light is the soul of kitchen and arched windows cannot be used to bring light only; it brings openness and timeless beauty. Their shallow arch satisfies and suits contemporary and traditional design with the addition of depth to architecture. The windows are arched and they induce a relaxed atmosphere, the kitchen space seems both spacious and cozy. The curves that frame the views of the outdoors prevent the uninhibited interplay between the indoor and the outdoors balancing air and light.
With this kind of a layout, I usually suggest big arch-shaped windows over the sink or the dining alcove with clean-based cabinetry. This contrast of structure and softness points out the grace of the arch. Defining elements of light-colored wood frames or matte black frames made of metal do not blot out the space. Sheer drapes or none at all will allow letting the natural light in.
In my experience arched windows change the mood. A designer at Architectural Digest once noted, “Soft architectural lines often soothe the eye, and the window is no exception.” You are right, the client clients will observe the calming down almost immediately.
To take this concept higher, I would propose addition of inbuilt seats around the window to make the reading corner or breakfast bench. It increases the form of coziness of the arc and brings practicality into the style.
Round-Edged Kitchen Sinks With Spa-Like Calm
I have noticed in the past few years the decline of sharp edged industrial sink basins to ones that are much softer that remind one of the tranquil spa effect. Their form adds a peaceful gentleness to what, in most cases, is a very utilitarian room. Round-edge sinks eliminate the harsh appearance of any wide spans of countertop, especially in open-concept kitchens and appear more harmonious with other curvy features.
To give it clean and coherent appearance I prefer to use matte or brushed finishes such as brushed nickel or matte gold. Match the round edge sink with other fixtures who occupy similar rounded shapes and a solid-surface or quartz top to offer a smooth outlook. The fluidity of the visual is an aspect that simplifies the cleaning and makes the space calmer.
Clients that favor a wellness theme in their homes tend to adore this aesthetic. Better Homes & Gardens included rounded kitchen fixtures as part of a wider aesthetics trend of so-called soft minimalism, whose aesthetic goal consists in seeking serenity in form and finish. I concur so much with this slight sink design; it makes kitchens look like relaxing havens.
A curved faucet and soap dispensers that complement the given shape would be my suggestion to enhance this design. All these minor features form a unified appearance which enhances the gentle, feminine impression.
Swooping Cabinet Handles That Feel Natural
As applied to cabinets, even hardware is concerned. I have discovered that the curves of the cabinet handles that are not so sharp, but rather organic in their nature can slightly enhance the looks of the whole kitchen. They are ergonomic, work friendly and reflect the curve in kitchen decor theme. They bring a touch of underlying softness making everyday life to be easier.
I prefer to combine them with flat-panel cabinets of natural wood or matte finish. The simplicity of the contrast between the horizontal cabinet and the round-shaped hardware is elegant. Soft bronze and brushed brass as well as matte black can suit any case depending on the general palette of the kitchen.
I think that these handles are the combinations of functionality and elegance. Once a close friend and co-designer warned me that, “Details make design human, and swooping hardware makes it so.” It is a soft touch that the customers will not forget.
The lighting is what is usually lacking in this element. I would recommend the under cabinets LED strips, which would illuminate the shape and the texture of these handles, enabling them to sparkle, both literally and metaphorically.
Curved Peninsula Designs For Inviting Flow
Kitchen peninsulas have become one of my favorite things to provide a way of integrating cooking and partying areas and also doing it with style. The curved protrusion of the countertop stimulates circulation, accessibility and informal chat. A curved peninsula is not as stiff as angular design and it invites the viewer in and develops more dynamic pattern.
I would normally combine a curved peninsula with similar stools whose backs are arched or cushioned. The waterfall edges and rounded stone or quartz are used to complete the peninsula and adds to its grace. When there is space, I put in a built-in shelving on the curve to make them functional.
I believe that this feature gives the kitchen some form of organic movement. House Beautiful states that the curvy design of kitchen architecture raises more emotional comfort, which I also constantly observe in customer reviews. The curve is appealing to guests, no matter what event is being hosted; guests want to approach it.
In case I were to take this design to the next level, I would incorporate the gently curved backsplash over the peninsula space. It would fill the rhythm of the design and eliminate shifts between the vertical and horizontal surfaces.
Dome-Inspired Kitchen Ventilation Features
Dome-shaped ventilation hoods in the kitchen are elegant and earthy at the same time. As a nod to classical architecture they add the element of soft grandeur and sculpture to such a purely functional appliance. These domes tend to serve as the focal point of the kitchen in my work, and they create a balance with the height of the space.
These hoods I build up in plaster or textured paint of fairly subdued tones, off-white, sand-colour, soft gray. This allows the form to be the work of its own as it balances with cabinets around it. In combination with a brass or wooden trim, the dome gained functionality and utmost ornamentation.
Clients have a tendency to be surprised at the fact that they love this element so much. The Elle Decor recently featured a point that dome hoods is what turns kitchens to softly structured havens. I endorse that fully you can hardly go wrong with them especially when you mix them or match them up in Mediterranean-style or transitional homes.
In order to drive home the effect even more, I would recommend having curved sconces or arches installed near. These would reiterate on the shape of the dome and give the kitchen a more powerful architectural language.
Seamless Curves In Integrated Kitchen Appliances
Looking at the appliances is no longer an eyesore like before, and this is due to the increased demand of integrated appliances in the market, taking the form of smooth and rounded corners. one always uses these where one is trying to be at all times, unity and softness. Not only do their shape complements the cabinetry, but it also minimizes the visual break in the kitchen.
Rounded doors on a fridge are available as are soft edged dishwashers and even curved cook tops, most notably in the luxury brands, Smeg and Fisher and Paykel. These decisions appear both old fashioned and modern. I adore the serenity they introduce, as one moves his/her gaze over the kitchen area without causing any disruptive pauses.
What do I think of this professionally? Continuous lines of the appliances make up a unified kitchen. This ideology is repeated in Dwell Magazine that the type of home design in the future is integration and curved forms enhance that aesthetic coherency.
The one thing I wish I could get more of is matching storage solutions, drawers that come out, they have rounded fronts or you have integrated ovens, they have curves on the edges. They would finish the harmony which is the feature of this type of kitchen.
Circular Kitchen Rugs That Anchor Softness
I like to bring in circular rugs in the kitchens with open plans to ensure grounding of the space without the rough edges. Those carpets introduce coziness, likeness, and a certain visual softness that is unusual in kitchen interior design. They delineate spaces such as a breakfast nook or prep space as well as encouraging a feeling of relaxation.
I suggest using washable material as the rugs, such as cotton or indoor outdoor combinations. The patterns must be discreet: Either faded medallion, simple geometricks, or tone-on-tone patterns. The rug integrates with the landscape and not the center of attention, which is actually in favor of the flowing theme.
The customers always express that they enjoy having the curved rug that transforms the tone of their kitchen. Veranda once said that it is the minor roundings that are able to bring the greatest comfort and in case of this aspect I have found that it is true.
I would decorate the walls with artwork or have the pendant lights with a circular pattern in the surroundings. Such a visual echo serves to support the soft geometry of the rug and make the general space even smoother.
Soft Arch Storage Niches For Display And Depth
I have never believed that storehouse has to be cold and industrial. The use of soft arch niches to present desirable storage is not only a lovely method of adding storage, but an element that adds architectural nuances, as well as beauty to a kitchen. They can be recessed into the walls or constructed free-standing as part of a cabinet, but in both cases these gently curved niches introduce a sense of hand-made depth and softness. They are particularly useful in those kitchens that want to combine the functionality with some art.
I prefer to combine these niches when planning kitchen design, incorporating them into one of the feature walls, close to breakfast corners, or along the cooking zone. I stuff them with cook books, ceramics, and glassware, which brings about identity of the kitchen. It is about materials: smooth plaster, soft stained wood or even curved tile backings will draw attention to the lines. They are elegant arching screens that give form without appearance.
In my opinion, these niches form a story. Customers complain of being treated like anthologized artworks. An article in Domino described a designer feature where the phrase “arching niches cushion working requirements in a romantic curve,” which is true to my design philosophy, as well.
To supplement its impact, I would like LED strip lighting to be installed into the niche recesses. It also foils into focus and provides the ambiance of warmth perfect to use on the evenings or in the mornings.
Serpentine Wood Accents That Whisper Luxury
I have never seen more charming kitchens which have serpentine wood to create motion and elegance. Such organic shapes resembles natural shapes and gives furniture and millwork an almost sculptural quality. I prefer to use them in bar panels, island cladding, and even open shelves or even on backsplash with wood mosaic designs. The outcomes are very beautiful.
The wood finish is also important, light oak to be soft, walnut to be rich or even painted wood in muted tones to give a clean but busy look. Not overused, serpentine lines are used to guide the eye but not to burden the space. They are suited in minimalistic kitchens where the shape takes its form.
I think this strategy reproduces a luxury boutique atmosphere even to small kitchens. Serpentine shapes were recently included in Elle Decor as a high-design feature that is both involved and grounded. I have witnessed an aspect of how curvy designs always take their aesthetic game a notch higher.
One thing that is usually lacking in such places is contrast. Depending upon the textures used with it, I would recommend the use of a contrasting texture game to juxtapose the curves and allow the wood trim to visually breathe. It could be a laminated stone counter or fluted glass, or anything that could provide emphasis to contrast the curves with some relief.
Oval Skylights That Radiate Gentle Light
One of my favorite things to do in lighting a kitchen graciously is by adding oval skylights. The oval shapes in comparison to normal square or rectangular shaped openings enable light to stream in more smoothly and spread over a curve. It is a small distinction, but it changes the pattern of light in the room making it lighter, more ambient, and very relaxing.
I usually install these light wells over islands or prep areas where there is the maximum need of light. Above there is also a beautiful architectural feature created by oval frames with slightly domed glazing. In case of contemporary kitchens, the skylights when combined with white ceilings and light-colored cabinets enhance the effects of brightness excluding glares.
Clients are usually surprised at the degree of difference the shape makes on them. One lighting consultant I collaborated with explained to me that, shape of light is as important as its source and it is absolutely true in kitchens that have an oval skylight.
In order to expand this concept, I would propose to use skylights along with curvy ceiling trims or arched soffits. These minor details can relate the ceiling to the rest of the space and establish a rhythm of the visual stream.
Curved Glass Doors For A Breezy Transition
I happen to be firm in recommendations of curved glass doors in cases when I am designing a kitchen in such a manner that it opens into a garden or patio. Such doors will provide a barrier-free passage between the internal and the external and the gentle curve of the glass would give it a sculptural element to the room. They promote natural ventilation and the surrounding feel spacious and open.
My favorite is the floor to ceiling curved glass panels in black or white powder computers in aluminum frame. This allows the glass to be the most prominent part, but be structurally sound. The flexibility of using space is possible with the sliding or folding designs. The curved doors fit very well in a kitchen that has a neighboring courtyard, balcony, or dining terrace.
These doors are always described by the clients as resort like. Veranda Magazine says that curved glass makes the line between indoor luxury and outdoor retreat less intense, and this fully corresponds to my understanding of its usage in my projects.
I would also include tying the ceiling with a matching complimentary ceiling bowed molding or curved transition of the floor tile to continue the visual vernacular within the room.
Arched Alcoves For Appliances Or Artwork
Arched niches are one of my preferred design tricks to make a bulky appliance or the ornamental detail a prominent element of the design. When utilized effectively they can convert utilitarian spaces into complete design moments. Other things that are diminished by these recessed areas are visual clutter as each major component or furnishing has a place to call home in the kitchen.
Even ovens, microwaves, or even espresso machines go well in alcoves of plaster or drywalls. To be more artistic, you may use arched alcoves as frames to wall art, tiles hand-made tile mosaic, or sculpture ceramic pieces. The trick is to select a material that adds to the general color scheme on the kitchen.
As a professional, this detail I feel makes a kitchen special. Architectural Digest referred to this style as taking a step back to romantic craftsmanship in every day architecture and this I believe would appeal to the owner of today who believes that beauty and utility are important.
The further enhancement would be light hints or metallic insets in the alcove. Texture can be emphasized using these elements to strengthen the focus on the visual.
Rounded Open Shelving For Visual Serenity
Rounded open shelving is one of the most elegant ways to disperse the heaviness of a cabinetry. These slipper-shaped shelves (of wood or glass) provide storage as well as sculpture. I believe that they are perfect to showcase ceramics, cookbooks, or greenery which will help the place feel less sterile yet still functional.
I love to use these shelves as floating shelves, especially upon accent walls behind backsplash areas or in corners that would have otherwise been wasted. White oak, birch or walnut will do but since we are trying to get the curve, the edges of our shelf should be beveled or sanded smoothly so they look round.
I think that these shelves calm the look and make the kitchen rhythmic. Recently Dwell Magazine put a similar take on the shelf and remarked, “Curved shelving makes organizing feel artistic,” proving that a simple choice like this has an effect on the intended appeal.
I would also put some vertical lines on the wall located behind the shelf or rounded tile to improve the design even more. Such information provides slight contrast and repeats the curved lines of the shelf.
Radius Corners In Custom Millwork Design
The radius corners are some of the details that are as quietly revolutionizing in the world of custom cabinetry and woodwork. The soft edges are round and give built elements a sense of sophistication. I treat them primarily on cabinetry and island corners, on tall pantry structures, to lessen the hardness of appearance, and aid the smooth flow of a pleasant rhythm in space.
In designing radius millwork I always match the curves in all the verticals. Similarity in the drawer corners, doorframes and shelving creates a feeling of unity. On materials, the soft geometry can be brought out without stealing the show through painted MDF or smooth wood applying a matte finish.
I have observed that these curves both enhance aesthetics as well as help in comfort. The rounded edges also make it less likely to get a bump, considered in a small kitchen or with children. Better Homes & Gardens stated that these points made about radius corners: the corners of the architecture of the kitchen humanized them, I just had to agree to this point.
To finish off I would recommend a mirror image of the same radius in adjacent furniture or fittings. Rounded edge of the countertop or curved base of stool contributes to sending the theme all over the room.
Curvilinear Floor Patterns That Guide Movement
The first time I could observe a kitchen that had a curvilinear floor pattern, I became amazed at the degree to which movement influences our spatial experience. The lines on the floor are not only pretty; the design is useful because it provides perspective as a viewfinder in a room. Either by radio-style porcelain tiles, concrete inlays, or such wood transition, curved kitchen furniture is being matched by the similar nature of the floor plans, which share the curved lines of the furniture. All of the kitchen looks larger and livelier after every step easily being guided by curves under your feet.
Design Most commonly I would encourage the use of natural materials such as white oak or light color terrazzo in swirl patterns. The presence of both matte and glossy finish serves to heighten the impact of natural light and toughens the flooring without it looming in the background. The round nook island kitchen, which is shaped as a circle with geometry corners, easily fits into this idea, with the help of curvy lower cabinets and rounded footrest stools. These kinds of combinations create harmony of surfaces and structure.
My own feeling is that the problems of floor curvature are immense psychologically; they make people move, wander, and naturally relate themselves to the kitchen area. Nate Berkus, a prominent U.S. designer, once noted that “curves in design echo the human form,” and nowhere is this more effective than when they’re literally underfoot. It is grace to step on.
To enhance this section I would insert a hanging lighting piece that reflects the flow of the floor, say a wave-like strip of LED lights on the ceiling, to connect the top and the bottom design to form a single story.
Waterfall Countertops With Subtle Curved Edges
The waterfall counter is too established to go away in kitchen design today, but when gentled by soft curves, this creation turns out to be an artwork! I think curves on the vertical edge of the countertop provide some calmness, particularly in open-style houses. The surface does not fall straight down like a sudden cure off, but folds down gradually to the floor in repeating the rhythm of water dropping on stone. This leaves the change between the counter and the cabinetry very smooth and comforting.
Quartz or marble or concrete with bullnose edges (softened) are the ideal choices of materials as per the concept. I never fail to recommend the use of such countertops together with an inbuilt cabinetry that has curved doors or a finger pull handle. To balance it, match the rounded seating with the island boucle stools or bare minimum upholstered chairs with curved backs. To finish it off, add a brass or matte back, fixtures with roundings.
My personal kitchen also uses a rounded waterfall island of light marble which instantly became the centrepiece of the room. The curves are people-persuasion to lean in and place their hands, and spend some longer time. Architectural Digest states that having surfaces with a curved edge can eliminate some of the visual tension in a minimalist kitchen by countering the harshness of right angles an aspect that I have definitely found to be true in work with clients concerning its use.
To make it more functional, I would have a flush-mount induction cooktop on the top of the countertop so that I can integrate the technology with this smooth and uninterrupted profile.
Soothing Circle Motifs In Kitchen Wall Art
The circle motifs are not decor, but they are energy. I would always recommend the use of round shapes in decorating the walls of ones kitchen since this will fill the straight lines of the cabinetry and the rectangular shape that appliances would assume. Circles ease the vertical paths of the kitchen, starting with concentric prints and ending up with minimalistic metal sculptures. Their recurrence gives them the peaceful beat, as ripples through water or planets in revolution.
Mural paintings in dull colors such as beige and taupe as well as slate keep the mood calm. I have exhibited utilizing large scale canvas painting of abstract themes of circles at the back of dining areas or between floating shelves numerous times. The arched-framed or fully circular mirrors have two functions, they both increase the sense of space and light distribution in the room. With the hardware, I would advise that the finishes be made matte or brushed to make sure that the art is the visual attention.
My clients are frequently amazed at the amount of warmth and character that these round accents bring along with them in my projects. The form is meditative in a way: it is closed, never-ending and calm. Another reoccurring theme Elle Decor has made in the past is the fact that wall decor that features soft shapes creates comfort on multifunctional spaces such as in the kitchens. I love to do so.
The modular circular shelves or open niches of an oval shape that would be placed to reflect the motif and further supplement the ideas of the tactile feeling could be considered as one of these improvements.
Harmonizing The Kitchen With Organic Geometry
Organic kitchen design not only runs as a trend, it is a philosophy of design involving linking the form and the functionality in terms of natural flowing shapes. Organic geometry to me means no sharp edges and curves and arcs and also asymmetrical shapes wherever they can be fit. The form reflects natural forms such as waves, and leaves which are common in nature and brings calmness in one of the most chaotic rooms of the house.
Begin with cabinetry which turns in or turns out in a similar fashion to a crescent. To do this, I enjoy recessed handles and undulating drawer fronts. Follow that with free-standing shelving, irregular edges and made-to-measure hoods of dome or inverted-bowl profile. This can be complemented with round dining table or crescent banquette to disrupts the box floor plans. When considering materials, light woods, unlacquered brass, and matte ceramics that are tactile and down-to-earth are to be considered.
I have witnessed these spaces creating some outstanding emotional response people take longer and cook slower in these spaces and even talk more during meals. This is because the organic geometry helps in the connection of human beings. It has been called a sensory trigger that welcomes comfort and contact, which is what Dwell Magazine says about it, and which I have seen continue to work many times in my practice with clients.
What would take this a step further is the use of curved ceiling beams or even the use of a vaulted arches as it makes the space feel and look finished and definitely completes a sense of immersion.
There is no need to scream about the elegance in the kitchen, but it can talk with all the silent lines, smooth corners and fluid decisions. These 67 concepts attest the fact that agility and aesthetics can be one in houses that are designed to serve as homes. Did a design trigger your imagination or have you done something similar in your home? I would love to know what you have to say. Share your experience or ask a question in the comments below!
