16 Ways Curved Architectural Features Can Enhance a Home
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Vanessa Walker
27 October 2020
Houzz Australia & New Zealand Editor-in-Chief
Curved features are a beautiful way to soften your home, whether they are introduced in decorating or architectural details. Here, we chose 16 ways rounded design – worked in many ways, in a multitude of different homes – from ceilings to staircases and bathrooms to island benches.
And remember, you can get more details of a project and see more of a professional’s work, including their contact details, by clicking on an image.
And remember, you can get more details of a project and see more of a professional’s work, including their contact details, by clicking on an image.
1. Heavens above. Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: Lume Architecture
Designer: Lume Architecture
2. ‘Round the corner. Austin, Texas
Designer: Mark Ashby Design
Designer: Mark Ashby Design
3. Deep dip. Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: Yarrabank Builders
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Designer: Yarrabank Builders
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4. … and from the same home
5. Curtain call. Montreal, Canada
Designer: Kelli Richards Designs
Designer: Kelli Richards Designs
7. Arch duke. Sydney, NSW
Designer: Place to Dwell
Designer: Place to Dwell
8. Step back. Sydney, NSW
Designer: Carter Williamson Architecture
Designer: Carter Williamson Architecture
9. Wave formation. Sydney, NSW
Designer: Touchstone Construction
Designer: Touchstone Construction
10. Temple stone. Perth, WA
Designer: Howes & Homes Designs
Designer: Howes & Homes Designs
11. All the right moves. Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: Mihaly Slocombe
Designer: Mihaly Slocombe
12. Haven. USA
13. Window to the world. San Francisco, USA
Designer: Peruri Design Company
Designer: Peruri Design Company
14. Rounded corners. Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: Rebecca Naughtin Architect
Designer: Rebecca Naughtin Architect
16. Sight to behold. Perth, WA
Designer: Weststyle
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Designer: Weststyle
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Have you looked at ZEGO insulated concrete forms. Ideal for creating reinforced concrete curved walls👌🏻
I'm preferring more structural curves, such as the wave formation ceiling which is spectacular! Understand that major curves in a wall or a ceiling may be more expensive, but I find the smaller references to curves unattractive and reminiscent of the 70s.
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