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ROOMS FOR SQUARES
Houzz Contributor. Hi There! I currently live in a 1920s cottage in Atlanta that I'll describe as "collected."
I got into design via Landscape Architecture, which I studied at the University of Virginia. I've been writing about design online for quite a few years over at Hatch: The Design Public Blog.
Houzz Contributor. Hi There! I currently live in a 1920s cottage in Atlanta... More »
Basic Geometry: The square. It has four equal sides. Modern architecture is based upon the grid, and squares will never do your design wrong. They are always pleasing to the eye, bold and balanced. Here are some examples that show a variety of uses for the simple square, from grass checkerboards to tiny bathroom tiles.
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I love this checkerboard landscape.
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The squares here form a great transitional zone between house and yard.
Stepped up squares. This landscape is so striking.
| The tiles here lead up to a gate that flirts with squares and breaks up into other shapes. |
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The squares here lead from the front of the driveway to the beautiful pool plinth in the backyard.
| Square cut-outs in the chairs and doors catch the eye. |
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I love the lattice-like effect of the squares here.
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The variation of colors in these square tiles makes them dance.
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| More square-dancin' tiles...these are downright pixellatin'... |
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| The square window makes a nice center on this wall. |
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Love the sculptural square gym-class-net-like piece here.
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The square bursts of light and shadow from these windows make this room peaceful. It takes on a chapel-like quality.
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I love this square window peep show wall!
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If you look closely, square windows piece this curved wall in between Damien Hirst artwork.
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| Grid bookshelves really help a large mix of items keep an organized look. |
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| This mirrored piece is just plain hot! |
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Another hot mirror, with circles in the squares ala Panton...
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O.K., are those rolls of t.p. or votives in the squares? I'm thinking t.p., which pretty much rocks. You can never have too much t.p. stockpiled! Thanks moderngirl for pointing this one out to me!
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| Square conversation pit surrounding square fire pit. |
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moderngirl LOVE this ideabook! You should add this one too:
by Dorit Sela
by Dorit Sela
dorit sela4 years ago · Like
Becky Harris That rules! I just added it - thanks moderngirl!
4 years ago · Like
liz Wow- I LOVE the square bursts of light and shadow from the hallway windows- beautiful!
4 years ago · Like
eric Good title!
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Becky Harris Thanks! Eric, I stole the title from a Parker Paul album name, "Room for Squares."
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Ideabook updated on Feb. 27, 2010.
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