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Curved walls have plenty of architectural personality. They also have a habit of making standard decorating advice feel useless. A rectangular bookcase may leave an awkward gap. A large frame can sit strangely against the curve. Even deciding where the furniture should face can become a puzzle.
By using this guide to learn how to decorate a curved wall, you can embrace its natural visual interest and transform it into a stunning, eye-catching focal point.
Whether you’re hoping to disguise your curved wall or don’t know an alternative strategy, you may be inclined to decorate it similarly to how you’d decorate a traditionally straight wall. Big mistake.
The best thing you can do is lean into the curvature and embrace it fully. To do so, use these curved wall decorating ideas to transform this architectural challenge into one of your home’s most memorable features.
A curved wall naturally feels clever and interesting, making it the perfect place to showcase your favorite prints, photographs and artwork. Try sketching out your arrangement and hanging up different-sized papers and posters to help you visualize before nailing a nail or hanging a photo.
Because the wall is not straight, your gallery wall shouldn’t be either. Whether you’re displaying family photos or wall art, for curved walls, the arrangement should feel intentional. Play around with sizes, orientations and negative space between images. And as you do so, allow smaller pieces to naturally progress around the curve.
The angle and shape of the wall aren’t conventional, so the arrangement of your decor doesn’t need to be either.
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to avoid large pieces of wall decor simply because you’re working with a curved wall. However, you do need to keep a few special considerations in mind to ensure that the piece doesn’t overwhelm the curve, wobble and scrape your wall, or have major gaps. Here’s how to get started:
In some instances, bulky shelves or cabinets can detract from a curving wall, but that doesn’t mean you need to forgo shelving entirely. By installing airy floating or built-in custom shelves, you can display books, plants, candles and decor pieces, or add storage space, without detracting from the backdrop’s soft, flowy nature.
Some short floating shelves can be installed onto a gentle curve without modification, but larger shelves will likely need to be tailored and adjusted to fit your specific wall. By cutting the back of the shelves to match your wall’s exact curve — or by creating built-ins to that specific measurement — you can ensure your shelves lay flush against the wall.
Curved walls create movement and interest, and adding reflective surfaces can emphasize this effect. Opt for rounded mirrors with soft edges that naturally complement the curved wall, and place them where they can reflect light.
Not only will mirrors highlight your space, but they can also make it feel bigger and more open. Pair your mirror with a slim console table or decorative accessories for a finished look.
Successful curved wall interior design is all about working with the curve rather than blocking, minimizing or competing with it. Achieve this by selecting rounded furniture, such as circular coffee tables, rounded sofas and sectionals, plush accent chairs and curved benches and ottomans, to highlight the space’s natural curves. You can also anchor the entire area with a circular rug that reinforces the room’s flow.
If you’re arranging a living room, floating furniture slightly away from the wall can create better flow than lining everything up against the curve. The key is to avoid pushing large pieces with straight edges and sharp angles against the curve, which can make the space feel disjointed and awkward. To avoid overwhelming the space or making it feel cramped, choose a seating option proportionate to the room, whether that’s a luxurious sectional or a cozier loveseat.
Curved walls naturally draw the eye, but so does great furniture. At CORT Furniture Outlet, you’ll find accent furniture, mirrors, shelving and decorative pieces that can help you make the most of your home’s unique architectural details. Browse online or visit your local showroom today.
