Accessories
Show Off the Shape of Spheres
Round Objects Roll Right Into Home Decor
The other day I noticed several spheres on Houzz in a row and thought it was kind of interesting, so I kept my eyes open for them and kept adding them to an ideabook called "Balls." Thank goodness a Houzz member brought up the word "sphere" in the comments section of another ideabook — I'll be forever grateful that she gave me a better word! A sphere is a three-dimensional closed surface where every point on the surface is equidistant from the center. In different cultures and faiths it can symbolize healing, fulfillment and completion... that's got to be some good juju to have around the house, right?
I love the way this sphere is centered in this shot; I think it's aligned so that it can be viewed from inside the house out into the landscape as well. The funny thing is it looks a little bit like a really fancy giant bowling ball that's going to take down the split of the two chairs.
FYI, I'm stretching a bit beyond that "equidistant from the radius" geometric definition with some of these sculptures. But you know, if I didn't allow this stretch I'd still be calling the ideabook "Balls."
Next I noticed this one, which is way too big for this console table, but somehow it works here.
Next I noticed this one, which is way too big for this console table, but somehow it works here.
Then the freakiest thing was finding the green sphere's orange brother soon after.
This spherical sculptural already belonged to the owners of this home; after the entry courtyard was completed they found the perfect spot for it.
This wire pseudo-sphere draws the eye to the corner of this entryway.
I love the way this designer has dotted her interior with gorgeous blue spheres. They are such a clever way to add color, shape and texture.
This sphere looks like it's made out of water. There's something mystical and a little crystal ball–like about it. Maybe those people on the bench looked at it for too long and turned into bronze for all eternity.
The first time I drove through central Virginia, I noticed all of these amazing rolls of hay dotting the hills. Up to this point, I'd only seen rectangular bales of hay, and I was entranced. Something about the placement of these spheres in the landscape reminds me of the feeling I had the first time I saw those hay rolls.
This group of spheres creates a beautiful and interesting focal point at the end of the pool. I love the way this vista continues from indoors to outdoors (bravo to the designer and the photographer).
I grew up listening to Donna Summer records, so of course a mirrored disco ball is one of my favorite spheres.
Perhaps that's why I'm drawn to this group of shiny pendant lights — they have a little bit of disco in them!
Speaking of pendants, another favorite spherical light of mine is the Random Light.
Even pillows and poufs can go spherical.
If you don't have the space for a sphere on the floor, perhaps the wall will have enough room for a painting of some.
Here's another one that shows off spheres in a snowy landscape.
You don't have to start out with a giant sphere in the garden; some that are the size of actual bowling balls can also pack a dramatic punch! Oh my gosh, the big one has the small one in its reflection, which has the big one in its reflection, which has the small one with the big one in its reflection in its reflection... my mind is blown. I must end this ideabook.
More shapes around the home:
Make a Mark with Medallions
The Sunburst Motif
Rooms for Squares
More shapes around the home:
Make a Mark with Medallions
The Sunburst Motif
Rooms for Squares