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Clash Course: Geometric Shapes Give Rooms an Edge
Spike the energy in your space with graphic geometrics that sharpen the sensibilities of softer forms
Geometric shapes are the ultimate refusal of the natural and organic shapes we love to live with — that's why adding some sharp-edged form to your room is a great way to keep things interesting. Many of the new wire forms behave as a frame to the negative space that exists beyond the piece. Here are some hot examples of current geometric shapes that transform even traditional rooms with curious contradiction.
Farmhouse Chair
A new take on the classic Bertoia chair, this design by Bend Seating in on-trend neon would be beautiful paired with a rustic harvest table.
A restricted, neutral palette allows the sketched nature of this light fixture to pop.
Modern Mobile Himmeli No. 8 by AM Radio
Mobiles are making a comeback in a big way, and this time they're taking on a wire-frame form that frames negative space and changes from every angle.
Popham Design
Tiles have been celebrating geometric patterns for more than a century. This modern take plays wonderfully with the classic claw-foot tub and the pedestal sink.
An icon in lighting design, the Lindsey Adelman chandelier is at once organic and graphic, and for that reason it suits any style of room — so long as it's gutsy!
More about Lindsey Adelman's fixtures
More about Lindsey Adelman's fixtures
This chandelier is a wire-frame wonder in a conventional form. It looks digital and elegant, and right at home in this ornate Victorian bath.
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Personalize Your Bathroom