Ever notice how some spaces feel better than others? You can walk into a room and instantly feel more relaxed, even if it’s unclear why. It turns out that a room’s shape might have more to do with that than the furniture inside. Lately, curved architecture is trending in residential home design, and one of the main reasons is the positive shift in mood these curves bring to a space. Studies show that people prefer curves and rounded edges to hard angles. It makes sense when you think about it. Nature is full of curves. You see them everywhere: tree canopies, rolling hills, river stones, and even our bodies. Familiar forms put our minds at ease. Some research links curved spaces to reduced stress, a feeling of safety, and a boost in mood. In home design, curves promote good flow and soften transitions between spaces. And builders today have more ways to bring rounded elements into a home. CNC machines, 3D printers, and new drywall framing systems make creating soft-edged interior spaces and design elements easier and more affordable. But you don’t have to renovate your house to bring in the curve. You can ease into it. HOME DESIGN THAT FLOWS The Power of the Curve
flow of a room changes. If you are remodeling, consider an arched pass-through between the kitchen and dining room or a rounded edge on the kitchen island. Built-ins with curved shelving or banquette seating can soften a space without taking over the entire layout. What matters most is how your eye travels. Curves can guide you through a room, and simply adding a few to your home’s layout can change how it looks and feels. That’s a design choice we can all get behind.
A round mirror in the hallway changes the way light bounces. A lamp with a soft arc can pull a corner together. Swap out a square coffee table for a circular one, and suddenly the
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This vibrant and citrusy cocktail has a bubbly finish, making it perfect for toasts, parties, or any night that calls for a little sparkle.
Ingredients
• Lemon wedges • Sugar • Ice • 3 oz vodka • 1 oz blue curacao
• 2 tsp lemon juice • 6 oz champagne or sparkling Moscato • 2 maraschino cherries
Ingredients
1. Rub the rims of 2 champagne flutes with a lemon wedge and dip in sugar to coat. 2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, then add vodka, blue curacao, and lemon juice. 3. Shake until chilled, then strain into prepared flutes. 4. Top with champagne or sparkling Moscato. 5. Drop a maraschino cherry into each glass and serve immediately.
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