Guest Picks: Get Angular With Geometric Design
This is one of those really simple things that can add a little zip to your daily routine. The rawness of the cardboard and those turquoise facets make an interesting desk companion, as well as a neat place to keep your pens. Wouldn't it look great on an old school desk?
I love striking contrast, and this statement area rug has it in both shape and color. Multi-tonal octagons with 3-D shading pop up from the chartreuse background, while the gray and white striped trim grounds the pattern and keeps your eyes from going completely buggy. A decor of solid neutrals will keep the look clean and focused.
There are console tables and then there are pieces of art that you can rest things on in a hallway. This is the latter, obviously! The 900 individually sized and angled mirror sections create an impressive sparkle that would surely be too beautiful to defile by placing my keys on. It's a perfect piece for a space that gets lots of natural light — imagine the show!
I'm getting a bit of a deconstructed Aztec feel from this cushion decorated with a meticulously scattered arrangement of pointed geometric shapes. The pattern is bold, but the contrast of the taupe and muted chartreuse soften the look, making it a more versatile option.
All of the action is happening on the outside of this cool and unusual pendant lamp. Light plays off of the resin facets to create dramatic contrasts, and I'll bet it makes for a mesmerizing focal point in any space.
I usually think of balloons as children's birthday party remains that will die a slow death in my house. But these fun and fresh two-tone versions would be most welcome as colorful, unexpected accents — no celebration required!
This combination of triangles creates all kinds of places for your curios to perch, or if you're a minimalist, you may see this modular shelving system as a sculpture that is best left bare. If you look closely, you can see that the plywood triangles are held together with simple plastic zip ties, which give the piece a nice tactile quality.
A curious geometric creature, this molded table lamp has a certain animated quality about it. So as not to detract from its arresting presence, the cord leads discreetly out of the back leg — a feature that will work brilliantly as long as the lamp isn't perched atop a glass table.
This unusual wall lamp has the bold appeal of geometric design, but with an unexpected softness created by less-than-perfect metal edges. I love the red cord that makes it look like a wonderful triangular balloon.
How rare to find a child's product that would actually be a cool addition to the home — and one that you won't step on! Mirrored on all sides, this open pyramid creates a sensory experience for young children, and the design is sleek enough to leave out on display. Maybe you can even have a play positioning the reflective angles.
This may be a first: a mirror created with a reverse side more interesting (to me, at least) than its functional front. I love this bold orange isosceles triangle standing on a Douglas fir frame, and if I need to justify buying a 7-foot tall orange triangle, there's always the fact that it's a mirror. Alternate it every few days, and you've got two pieces to enjoy.
This is a really inexpensive and crafty way to get the geometric look. Simply fold the scored cardboard into the vase shape and place it around a glass of water. Stick a few flowers or ornamental branches in it for a striking linear-organic contrast.
There's something about this platform-style seat that beckons me to jump in. It's like a really cool booster chair that envelopes its occupant in black leather and angular forms. Its dark, edgy quality would stand out in a minimalist room of all whites.
This is a wonderfully unusual tap: It's elegant yet has a bit of an industrial edge. The swan neck spout isn't a smooth cylinder, but rather a curved rectangular piece, and its linear quality is reflected more rigidly in the 90-degree lever handles. I love the black detail that anchors the fixture and creates a stylish focal point.
The first thing I thought when I saw this small geometric wall-mounted sink is that it is absolutely perfect for a tiny washroom. It gets the job done compactly and looks fantastic, which is a big bonus — especially if that washroom is the most accessible one in your home and is commonly used by guests. They'll be too impressed by your fine modern tastes to be bothered by their cramped surroundings.
I think this pendant lamp's combination of geometric shapes, transparent sides and hundreds of converging acrylic filaments is absolutely exquisite. Imagine how the light would play off all of those materials and angles! Hang it low over a coffee or dining table so that it gets noticed.
I like the contrast of the stony, faceted exterior against the organic top edges and bright yellow interior of this curiously shaped vase. It'll give you your angular fix without the severity. The scored texture makes it appear as if it were folded into an origami creation, then opened up to produce a new and unusual form.
I spend a lot of time in the kitchen looking at a plain cutting board while doing food prep, so I might just like the change of scenery this graphic design brings. It's busy, but the shades of gray won't likely result in a knife slip (unless you're cutting up black olives). Keep it handy while adding some geometric flair to a plain backsplash by leaving it out on display.
With its minimalist wire frame, this side table is like a line drawing you can rest your drink on. The marble top provides some weight, and a luxe finish on the frame makes the piece feel more substantial. I'm dying to see something colorful and stripy sitting on top to bring in the joy!Next: Clash Course: Geometric Shapes Give Rooms an Edge
If you're like me and can't bear your pendant lamp's unsightly plastic electrical covering, these polystyrene tiles in a variety of geometric shapes could be an exciting solution. First you figure out a great-looking configuration that will work for your ceiling, then you affix the pieces and presto — what was once your crying shame becomes your pride and joy!
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