What Spirals Add To Home Design
Spirals are a shape that have a long history and a lot of symbolism. They date back to ancient art petroglyphs and represent a variety of things including the sun, DNA and hypnotization. Many people believe that this unique shape can to foster a sense of growth, balance and connecting to the earth. If you've been feeling disconnected or directionless then it might be worth it to add some spiral designs to your home.
The spiral is a very bold image so you don't need a large example of it to make a statement in your home. A small piece here and there can allow you to focus on finding your direction in the world again. However, there are large options as well (such as spiral staircases) that will be suitable as decor pieces in some homes.
The spiral is a very bold image so you don't need a large example of it to make a statement in your home. A small piece here and there can allow you to focus on finding your direction in the world again. However, there are large options as well (such as spiral staircases) that will be suitable as decor pieces in some homes.
The spiral staircase is the most common place to see a spiral in the modern home. This is a bold architectural feature that definitely attracts attention. It's also a functional item, providing vertical height in small spaces.
A staircase doesn't actually have to be a spiral staircase to work the spiral image into the design. These curlicues in the bannister are suggestive of the spiral symbol and add a great decorative touch to the home.
Any place in the home where there is room for decorative wrought iron is a place where these curlicue spirals might be found. Consider that whenever you are looking at items made with this material.
The same curlicue spiral can be found in many other items around the home. We see worked subtly into the design of this rack in the bathroom. You might want to look for a more elaborate design if you truly want to feel the impact of the spiral in your home.
A fountain can have the true shape or a subtler version of the spiral shape. The fountain itself also offers some of the balancing properties that are reinforced by the spiral design.
This decorative floral wallpaper has hints of the spiral design. You could choose a wallpaper that was truly a spiral although it would be tough to work it into anything but the boldest home design. The spiral design could also be incorporate with paint, on pillows or in a rug.
You can choose to draw spirals into items that already exist in your home. For example, a spiral has been drawn into the black glass of this gas fire pit. Drawing spirals in the sand or creating spirals with rocks in the yard would be another temporary option.
The spiral design can also be worked into a more permanent outdoor layout. In this case, the bricks have been laid out in a meditative spiral design.
When seen from above, it's clear that this kitchen has a design and layout that suggest the spiral shape. If you are remodeling and want to infuse your home with the energy of the spiral then this would be a good start.
If you really want to create a life filled with balance and direction then you can go so far as to shape the architecture of a new home into a spiral. This says a lot about your creativity and desire to be different from everyone else!