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Geometrically Fantastic

Wednesday, August 30th, 2017

Flexsteel Living Room Fabric Ottoman 5720-08 offers the most colorful geometric addition to your living area.

Mathematically speaking, geometry is a branch of math that focuses on the relations of lines, points, solids, surfaces, etc. In 2015, geometric patterns became quite hot in interior design. They popped out in nearly every new home and they were even the stars of many TV shows and magazines.

Geometric patterns are lovely. There is no reason why you should not be able to embrace them as a part of your interior design. When done correctly, they can give your home a polished look.

Goin’ ‘70s

If you have an eye for trends, then you would know by now that what’s fashionable in interior design is also hot, hot, hot in the world of fashion, art, and beauty trends. These share things that are popular and they immediately incorporate what’s in inside homes, on runways, and on canvas.

When talking about popular designs, it is easy to understand why geometric patterns remain hot. Whether you’re eyeing simple, small or large patterns, you will definitely give your home a more refined look compared to its other traditional counterparts.

What’s popular is also recurring. Ask people who have been around for many decades and they’d tell you that the styles are just repeating. What’s fashionable during their childhood might be fashionable again now.

The modern interpretations have a fresh twist, though. What’s hot these days is the groovy look of the seventies.

Geometrically Interesting

If you want to achieve a look that seems to leap out of an interior design magazine, then you have to add splashes of visual interest to your home. You wouldn’t want to bore your visitors with a space that has nothing but neutral-colored walls, flooring, and furnishings.

Geometric patterns are critical when adding visual interest. Your home can look modern, eclectic or even traditional, it depends on how you present the patterns that you have chosen.

In picking the right geometric design, be sure to use one that has the basic colors that you already have in your interior design theme. Your color scheme should dictate the patterns’ hues. Also, be sure to pick the correct print size.

You would not want to overwhelm people in a small room with huge patterns. Don’t forget to choose a pattern that you have also fallen in love with.

Just a Little

A great interior designer would know that design elements should work together. There must be pieces that play the dominant role and the others are just there to highlight these very pieces.

It goes without saying that geometric patterns must be used as accent pieces. It would be wrong and confusing to have a room full of geometric shapes and patterns. In essence, your visitors’ eyes will not cease to look and look and look some more.

Focus on having the design elements that will be framed by the geometric patterns.

Geometric Applications

What’s great about geometric patterns is that they can actually be used anywhere. So, yes, they can be used in the busy living room, the dining and kitchen areas, as well as the quieter rooms such as the bedroom or the home office. Just make sure to use smaller, more subdued patterns when you use them inside rooms where you’re supposed to rest.

To create a more dramatic statement, you can place the geometric patterns on one huge design element in your space. The cool floors could be warmed up by a geometrically interesting area rug.

Conclusion

You should not be intimidated by geometric patterns. They are hip, they can be sassy, they can be cute, or they can be theatrical. Do you love geometric patterns? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Geometric Designs – How to Look Sharp and Timeless

Thursday, June 15th, 2017

Which part of Cynthia Rowley Balthazar King Upholstered Bed is ‘geometrically’ interesting to you?

Achieving geometric designs may be a tricky thing to do but it is definitely a look that will be featured prominently for many more years. The interior design industry has much use for geometric patterns and styling. Don’t be surprised if you see more and more interesting and unique patterns being used in many sophisticated or modern habitats.

If you’ve never considered painted geometric walls in the past, then this might be the right time to reconsider. This is an inspiring and one-of-a-kind look that is edgy, angled and so much more.

If you’re a pastel lover, don’t fret, because there is much more that you can do with your favorite hues when you pair them with the right geometric patterns.

Geometric Wall Painting or Wallpapering

If you’re bent on getting the geometric look then you should learn to work with different strong hues. The geometric look is all about making a strong statement; making people look and creating aesthetics that are meant to intrigue the senses.

Step 1 in painting a geometric wall is to pick the area that would have to be painted. This can be the entire wall or just a portion of it. Using masking tape, mark out the areas that need to be painted.

Step 2 is to tape off the geometric shapes that will be used. You can create diagonal strips that meet at the center so that the focus of the eyes would be towards the center.

Step 3 is for you to pick your color hierarchy. Find out which hues you veer towards then use these in the most prominent areas of your home. The larger blocks should be allocated to these colors.

Step 4 is to begin applying the paint to these areas. Apply two or more coats to achieve a textured look.

Step 5 is to dry the paint and making sure to remove the masking tape from the painted wall only when the paint has already dried. These masking tape markings will make the edges neater.

Step 6 is pretty simple – sit back and enjoy what you have accomplished.

If painting your walls are a little too bold for you, then you can experiment first with wallpaper. The right shapes could bring in a retro vibe into your home. It can also create a perfect backdrop for a piece of furniture that comes in an interesting block color.

Geometric Décor

Regardless of where you intend to use the geometric shapes, they are sure to intrigue you, even your guests. Geometric shapes seem artificial since they come in beautiful, coordinated shapes that nature won’t always provide.

The introduction of these patterns aren’t always easy, though. Plus, you might not always like the idea of repainting an entire wall. If this is the case with you, then you can resort to geometric decorating.

Find any piece that features geometric shapes that could instantly become the focal point. If not, then it can also be the right accent piece to frame the focal point of your room. Imagine having geometric fabric on your couch while the flooring it sits on is an interesting white span.

The chandelier is a perfect piece to show off interesting geometric patterns since it is often the focal point of a room. When placed in more inconspicuous areas, this can be your accent piece.

Geometry is all about experimenting and knowing what work and what won’t. If you’re still hesitant, then use geometric rugs as these are less invasive and they can also be easily removed should the time come that you no longer want the geometric style.

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Geometric Interior Design (What Euclid Might Not Have Imagined)

Wednesday, October 5th, 2016

Cynthia Rowley for Hooker Furniture Living Room Winder Metal Chair

Cynthia Rowley for Hooker Furniture Living Room Winder Metal Chair

Euclid was no less than the Father of geometry. In his 13 books on this subject and numbers in general, many geometric ideas were born including data and phenomena.

Geometry’s role in interior design is to determine proportion and how to place objects at an aesthetic way. Geometric design is all about emphasizing basic to strong geometric patterns and shapes.

A lot of designers look to the golden ratio when it comes to their design. This is a mathematical ratio that puts a numeric value on the ideal proportions of structures and rooms. Approximately, this is at 60:40.

History records that many painters, architects, and designers used this ratio as a guiding principle. This was used by those who built the Parthenon and the Taj Mahal.

BLOG 6. Cynthia Rowley for Hooker Furniture Accessories Parker Striped Landscape Mirror 1586-90008-BL2

BLOG 6. Cynthia Rowley for Hooker Furniture Accessories Parker Striped Landscape Mirror 1586-90008-BL2

Geometric Interiors

In the field of home design, the golden ratio is also being followed. This can be used in the effective placement of objects as well as the use of color palettes. The ratio is –

-60% neutral color

-30% dark-colored furniture

-10% warm colors (inclusive of bright accents and a touch of cool tones).

The dimensions of a room should point out the shape as well as the size of the furniture, accent pieces, and window coverings. Many interior designers use fundamental dimensions of rooms in creating lines of vision and focal points.

Geometric patterns can be seen in both fashion and furnishings. Housewares and textiles also reflect the hottest geometric trends. Use these interesting elements in repetitive patterns so that you achieve a calmer environment. Just make sure that you don’t use a lot or you end up feeling dizzy.

Mathematically-inclined homeowners use geometric areas in working some home projects. Area problems can aid in their decision on what paint to best buy and the kind of carpet that would blend well with the furniture and the overall color scheme.

Spatial reasoning is also often used in decorating rooms or even an outdoor area. The proper arrangement of shapes can also help beautify.

Calculating volumes is also another daily application for geometry. You can use volume equations in determining how much water goes into that water feature that you are planning to install or how much sand and pebbles would be placed in your nature-inspired swimming pool.

The elements of plane geometry can also be used in calculating the right angle where the entertainment system should be set up so that the best audio experience is achieved.

Furniture design is also another practical application of geometry. It pays to keep an eye on the latest furniture trends. Right now, the modern, geometric pieces designed by Cynthia Rowley and Rachael Ray are quite hot. There isn’t any reason that you shouldn’t invest in these current styles. Correctly following the modern trends can give your home a polished, chic look.

This season, colors and prints are paired once more with metallic finishes. Accessories and furniture pieces feature angular edges to form the most inspiring stuff that you can use in your home.

There are literally endless applications for geometric patterns. You don’t have to be confused, though. The great news is that geometric patterns can be used according to your preference. Common applications include wall décor and accent pieces.

See also how you could use patterned throws or quilts for your sofa. Geometric shades will also look great when they adorn table lamps while an accent chair with interesting patterns could easily become the focal piece of furniture in your living room. If you are a lover of art, then go ahead and find geometric art paintings.

All in all, know that great interior design is all about you and what you want as well as how you use the design elements in a harmonious way.

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Summer to Fall Shift: Getting Ready for the Autumnal Look

Monday, August 29th, 2016

Winners Only Dining Room Dining Table DSB14296C offers the warm brown colors of fall.

Winners Only Dining Room Dining Table DSB14296C offers the warm brown colors of fall.

People use art to express themselves. These can be framed paintings or photos, it could be a bust, but all are aimed at making your home look more interesting. The art that you display tells a lot about your personality. Don’t be afraid, though, to add large pieces on those big, blank walls. If you are feeling more creative, then make your own art. There are many ways that you can hang some stylish art especially this fall.

Display Gorgeous Harvests

Now that summer is saying farewell, it’s time to embrace the gorgeous style that the fall season has to offer. There are many fall elements that you can use in designing your home. Think of pumpkins, falling leaves, spices and earthy hues. You can bring in these elements to the porch, right into the living room and all the way to the bedroom.

Impress with Metals

Metallics are quite in during fall. These are great accent pieces since they shimmer – they are practically begging for attention. Use anything from silver, bronze to gold on table lamps, candlesticks, or side tables. A great thing about metallics is that they can stylize without even trying.

It’s All About Geometry and Texture

Fall is also rich on geometric patterns. Beautiful shapes can amp the look in your home. Use diamond shapes, stripes, even chevrons. Your favorite shape should be the star of the design.

This season is also the perfect time to add a little texture to your design. Use rich velvet, chunky knits, rustic woods, etc.

Canadel Dining Room Side Chair CHA1261 has both green and brown; both colors of Mother Nature.

Canadel Dining Room Side Chair CHA1261 has both green and brown; both colors of Mother Nature.

Seasonal Colors

You can never go wrong with the autumn palette during fall. Check the colors that are trending such as jewel tones, spicy hues, classic neutrals, white, black and certain shades of blue.

Look all around you and see where you can add fall décor. Add a table to the foyer, put a tall vase of colorful flowers in the living room, hang a wreath right on the front door, and welcome all your guests with the orange pumpkins in your front yard.

Make the Fireplace Useful

With the weather turning cooler each month, you can now look at decorating your fireplace and mantel. Right before lighting up the fireplace, though, make sure that it has been inspected and properly cleaned. Once it’s okay to use, have it decorated with garlands made from fall leaves, pumpkin and other hearth décor.

That Room with the View

This is also the season to refresh the windows with some new window covering. This should complement the current season, palette-wise and pattern-wise. Keep the sheers but you may trade out the curtain panels with something that is more appropriate for fall. Look outside of your home for inspiration. Mother Nature has a lot to offer.

Change up the florals from the sunny summer look to the autumn flowers with richer colors. Redecorate with red, orange or brown area rugs in the living room, bedroom, or the kitchen. Bird feathers and leaves are huge design inspirations.

Garden Wagon Decorating

Your garden will serve more purpose this upcoming season so go ahead and lay down the straw at the bottom of a garden wagon. Place a few pumpkins in the wagon but make sure they show through the sides. Put two huge pumpkins in the middle then stack the little ones all around.

Have a pot of mums in the hay that are all around the pumpkins. Use LED lights to add sparkle during dark nights.

You can also add a fall table display for your upcoming dinner parties. An orange, yellow or red table runner should complete the autumn look.

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Geometry on Upholstery: Make a Statement or be Beautifully Subdued

Tuesday, May 17th, 2016

This Cynthia Rowley ensemble incorporates geometric patterns among neutrals, dark hues, metals and colors.

This Cynthia Rowley ensemble incorporates geometric patterns among neutrals, dark hues, metals and colors.

Isn’t it a designer’s job to keep an eye on the latest trends? The answer here is no. As a homeowner, it is also your responsibility to be abreast with the latest when it comes to interior design trends. What are hot right now are geometric patterns with these popping more and more in many modern homes. There shouldn’t be any reason to shun this bold style. As long as it is done correctly, following the trend can be a wonderful way to boost the look of any room.

A Blast from the Past

Here’s great news about trends whether relating to fashion or the interiors of a home – they share common properties. So whether these existed in the ‘70s or are contemporary, you will soon see something common in the geometric patterns that were used in homes then and now.

The popularity of geometric patterns, or any other interior design trend for that matter, comes back in a circle. It is a cycle that can be reinvented in every new decade. Try to look through pictures from your childhood. What was considered chic then are often not too different from what we consider to be stylish nowadays.

It won’t be a stretch to notice that geometric patterns have just returned. Just keep an eye on the simpler and bigger patterns, though, as these can give your place a more refined ambience. The traditional look has always been able to evoke the ‘70s vibe. If you want this retro look in your home, then consider the thinner stripes and shapes.

Cynthia Rowley for Hooker Furniture: 1118CR Delancey Club Chair

Cynthia Rowley for Hooker Furniture: 1118CR Delancey Club Chair

Visually Stimulating

Achieving the look of a home that seemingly leapt off an interior design magazine is not impossible. All you need is to add something that will make the place more visually interesting.

So what’s geometry got to do with visual stimulation?

A lot, actually.

There is nothing more boring than looking at walls upon walls of neutral paint and rows of boring furniture. As far as adding visual interest, you should consider using patterns in your design. geometric patterns create visually enticing rooms as they move the eyes from the boring stuff and, inevitably, towards them.

To choose the right kind of geometric patterns, you have to know what color scheme you have to work on. Make sure that you use the correct size of print which won’t overwhelm the room’s size or the design which you are trying to set up.

Cynthia Rowley 1102CR Perry Chair

Cynthia Rowley 1102CR Perry Chair

A Dash Is All It Takes

Having a great interior design is all about knowing the elements that would work together. Harmony, after all, is a major concept that you have to master when it comes to interior design.

Would you be using geometric patterns as a dominant element or would they play an accent role? It will be overwhelming to have an entire room filled with geometric patterns. While it is not your desire to bore your visitors or loved ones with neutrals, it is also not good to resort to too much activity by bringing in all the geometric patterns that you could find.

Geometric Upholstered Furniture

The applications for geometric patterns are actually limitless. The great thing about them, too, is that every piece will comfortably fit in any kind of design. Blending with the room features is also not difficult.

So as not to overwhelm, you can have the geometric patterns on your upholstered furniture. This is the safest and most stylish way that you could incorporate this design element to your home. Being more powerful in your design is also easy; all you have to do is to seek out the bolder geometric patterns and you’re on your way to create a

 

 

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Geometry in Interior Design: Fun, Hip and Stylish

Wednesday, January 27th, 2016

 

This Hooker Furniture Living Room Geometric Chest will look great in any living area.

This Hooker Furniture Living Room Geometric Chest will look great in any living area.

 

If you have an artistic flair that needs to be satiated, then you might feel that your home is in need of a shot of color. The latest geometric accent pieces and wallpapers can give your home that needed lift.  Imagine still feeling energized even during the dreary winter months as nothing can compare to bright and bold patterns when it comes to invigorating the senses.

A Daring Move

Geometric patterns are the hottest topic in interior design these days. Chevrons and stripes have been dominating the headlines in many interior design magazines for a long time. This trend is here to stay but if this is your first time to embrace this bold style, then it is advisable that you take it easy.

Do not run and invest in the boldest carpets and wallpapers all at once. Fine patterns that are unique which will surely pass design fads. The usual stripes and chevron patterns can give a feeling of modernism and youthful vibrancy. While this is so, you need to consider the overall style of your home so that the geometric patterns you are going to bring in will fit.

It is not difficult to create subtle yet sophisticated looks just by looking for a muted neutral shade then slowly layering with a bold mix of colors and hip patterns. Just make sure that you use bold patterns sparingly or you would be left with a room that confuses the beholder.

Accessories Uttermost Geometric Shapes, S3 19935 are black ceramic shapes complete with crystal feet and bronze undertones.

Accessories Uttermost Geometric Shapes, S3 19935 are black ceramic shapes complete with crystal feet and bronze undertones.

Consider Your Mood

It is also crucial that you think about the mood that you would want to project in your home. Soothing and relaxing places are your bedrooms and the living room. You can still use graphic prints in these rooms but limit your color palette to the soft and calming hues. You can also extend this same cozy effect to your master bathroom and all other bathrooms in your home.

As for the kitchen, dining area, the hallway, and rooms where foot traffic is almost constant, go ahead and splurge on those vibrant wallpapers. These are now available in many exciting patterns and colors. They are sure to energize the entrance hall and would leave a lasting impression with any visitor.

Never be limited by the thought that geometric patterns are for contemporary homes only. There are many options for just about any theme that you can think of. For the more traditional styles, then add glamour through subtle geometry. As for modern themes, the sky’s the limit pretty much.

Draw some inspiration from different eras, for instance, if you feel inspired to use materials from the Art Deco period, then find linear patterns, subtle curves, and monochrome or metallic colors. If you want contemporary styles, then find wallpapers in a ‘60s vibe. These could have a dizzying effect at first but you will soon appreciate the unique vibe that they bring in to your space.

Accessories Uttermost Geometric Impressions Modern Art 35309 is a hand painted canvas with geometric pattern rendering a three-dimensional effect.

Accessories Uttermost Geometric Impressions Modern Art 35309 is a hand painted canvas with geometric pattern rendering a three-dimensional effect.

You can also opt to use two-tone geometric patterns or have those harlequin-like patterns of diamonds and a spectrum of colors. Should these remain uninspiring to you, then choose a mixture of eighties design, palm leaf and bold shapes.

It is not advisable to decorate an entire room with geometric patterns. Less is more with this kind of style. Also, it is not just for the brave and daring homeowners who would set up a feature wall; it is also a style that can fit a person with delicate personality.

Wallpapers are not the only stuff that you can bring in. See the metallic geometric shapes below and you would know that geometric design can also be a decorative element.

Featuring geometric artwork is also a welcome move as are the use of rugs, carpets and furniture that show interesting patterns and textures.

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Art Deco Home: A Habitat for Art Connoisseurs

Monday, January 18th, 2016

Uttermost Accessories Rennick Metal Wall Art 04014 at McCreerys Home Furnishings. Reclaimed pine wood was used in the creation of this unique wall art.

Uttermost Accessories Rennick Metal Wall Art 04014 at McCreerys Home Furnishings. Reclaimed pine wood was used in the creation of this unique wall art.

Artists are fully aware that the term art deco came from the Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs Industriels et Modernes in 1925, held in Paris, France. French artists then collaborated to come up with the show. Emile Decour, Hector Guimard, Eugene Grasset, Paul Follot, Raoul Lachenal and Maurice Dufrene were previously into Art Nouveau before they came up with the new show. Art deco was not that popular till Bevis Hillier, an art historian and critic, mentioned it in her book entitled Art Deco of the 20s and 30s in 1968.

Enough with art deco history; of course you would want to know how you can set up a purely decorative theme in your home.

Art Deco Features and Materials

The use of new building materials that were altered to other styles is what separated art deco from Art Nouveau. This kind of architecture showed scientific progress, technology, speed and the rise of commerce.

Combine these revolutionary characteristics with opulent, modern style and what you have is art deco in its purest form. To further picture what this style is all about, try to visualize the lavish interiors and architecture of cinemas, U.S. train stations and ocean liners like the Queen Mary. The simplicity of their designs is what made them endure even the Great Depression. This only means that your choice is a design that is timeless.

Art deco structure is fundamentally about geometric shapes from the Greco-Roman Classicism. You can also find the multi-faceted architecture of Assyria, Babylon, Aztec Mexico and Ancient Egypt. Think of monumental structures and skyscrapers, music halls, find trapezoids, triangles, zigzags, sweeping curves, and chevron patterns.

It is also not surprising to find new materials like stainless steel, aluminum, plastics, inlaid wood and lacquer. You can find these new materials fused with horn, moulded glass, ivory, and exotic stuff like zebra or shark skin.

Sam Moore Living Room Steamer Recliner 5560 features sleek arm rests yet an artistic fabric. This fine fusion of simplicity and artistry is what makes this living room furniture a must-have piece.

Sam Moore Living Room Steamer Recliner 5560 features sleek arm rests yet an artistic fabric. This fine fusion of simplicity and artistry is what makes this living room furniture a must-have piece.

Art Deco Applications

Art deco is commonly seen in poster art, jewelry textiles, fashion, furniture, architecture and interior design. This style is also applied in graphics and painting.

Art deco design are now adopted by so many architects all over the world ranging from Australia, Romania, Argentina, India, the Philippines, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Cuba, to Spain.  American art deco is evident in structures such as the Chrysler Building, News Building, Rockefeller Center, The Empire State Building, and the Chanin Building.

If you love the reappearance of art deco in interiors, then you are not alone. Many homeowners now embrace this style by using bold, geometric patterns. Curvilinear and rectilinear forms are also iconic forms used in art deco interiors. These can make any room come alive almost instantly.

Travel and tourism were quite popular in the 1930s, hence, the addition of African safaris and other exotic finishes to art deco was inevitable. So go ahead and use shiny fabrics, glass, mirrors and metallic paints in your home.

The Accessories Uttermost Bonjour Wall Art 13857 is an awesome replica of the 1800s French correspondence letter. It is perfectly framed in an antique mirror and a distressed dark-colored frame.

The Accessories Uttermost Bonjour Wall Art 13857 is an awesome replica of the 1800s French correspondence letter. It is perfectly framed in an antique mirror and a distressed dark-colored frame.

And what is art deco without artwork and sculptures? As the name of this style suggests, you should showcase the arts and the world of entertainment. Use sculptural lamps, the boldest oil paintings that you can find, and ornate bedroom furniture. Detailed furniture will surely bring in the art deco elements that you need for your home.

Using the term bold is surely an understatement when talking about the high contrast colors used in art deco. In your kitchen or bathroom, use finishes and tiles that revive the artistic vibe. Monochromatic black combined with white, deep brown or bright reds will surely look gorgeous.

Bring in some high gloss porcelain and ceramic tiles, bold fabrics, to finish off with a dramatic art deco flair.

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