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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Hannah Newton

We're calling it: This kitchen island shape is set to take over in 2023 – here's why designers approve

Curved kitchen islands

Is a curved kitchen island just another passing fad? Or is the design thinking behind these cylindrical pieces of kitchen furniture aligned with a specific styling narrative? Curvaceous design is undoubtedly making a comeback, this softer, flowing, and more dynamic approach to design creates a sense of well-being and enhances the organic design, boosting feelings of comfort and ease. 

Think of home design and architecture and your mind conjures up straight lines: neat walls, long tables, the straight edges of windows, desks, or doors, a curvy piece of furniture is unlikely to be a consideration. Yet research has found that curvature elicits pleasant emotions and that people prefer curves to straight lines. 

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