Jennifer Aniston's living room corner features the 'forever furniture trend' designers can't get over
Curved lines are an important consideration in interior design to make a cozy corner well-balanced and visually pleasing
![Jennifer Aniston](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Xw6EmdQ59VnNpDepAhGTqW-415-80.jpg)
Living room corners are rife with decorating opportunities. While it can be tempting to leave an empty corner vacant, you would be surprised at how easy it can be to decorate this unloved space in an elegant way. The simplest way to enhance this space is to create a conversational corner; one that makes the most of my favorite living room furniture trends to date – curves in interior design.
Using curved lines within a home offers a wealth of benefits, including the potential to add both flow and dynamism. In Jennifer Aniston's living room, designed by Stephen Shadley, the curving shapes fuse with raw textural materials to reinterpret a retro vision of the future. One that uses curves, lines, and cylindrical influence in new and profound ways.
Line is an important consideration in interior design in order to make a room well-balanced and visually pleasing, and here I examine how Aniston introduces curves to her quiet corner – and the effect they have.
A post shared by Stephen Shadley (@stephenshadley)
A photo posted by on
When you're faced with an empty living room corner, filling it in a way that is both functional and beautiful can seem like an overwhelming task. But if there is something that most spaces lack, it is more living room seating.
Full-on voluptuous or gently rounded, curves will lift any living room layout and soften the overall look of your living room corner, adding a subtle touch of shaping to your décor. Curves are something you feel. They soften, but also give interesting negative space in a room.
'For 2024 furniture trends, we are seeing more sectional sofas become curved instead of square. Curves massively reemerged in the world of interior design a few years ago, and they are really coming to a climax this year; from sectional sofas to to coffee tables,' says Joshua Smith principal and founder of Joshua Smith Inc.
'This year, curved furniture is leaning more into biophilic and biomorphic influences, as we crave that grounding, indoor-outdoor connection in our homes, with these organic shapes promoting an energy of softness and calmness.'
Sign up to the Homes & Gardens newsletter
Design expertise in your inbox – from inspiring decorating ideas and beautiful celebrity homes to practical gardening advice and shopping round-ups.
Getting the proportions right when using curved furniture and furnishings is essential. As with all pieces, you want to avoid couches or armchairs looking clunky and uncomfortable, so it’s important to measure the base of the piece carefully and back for maximum comfort. Don’t go for style over substance!
If possible, when designing a bespoke curved piece, it’s useful to see the product in 3D before it is made; often, seeing it on paper or on a plan does not give a true sense of the dimensions and overall aesthetic.
For smaller spaces, curved furniture can really help to soften the room and extend the eyeline, whereas, in larger spaces, big sweeping curves create cozy, cocooning, warm moments.
Shop the look
Investing in a similar sofa, such as this curved love seat from Wayfair, is the most obvious way to recreate Jennifer Aniston's living room in our homes. However, we can still get the look through smaller curved accessories. We particularly love these curved metallic vases, similar to the one seen on her coffee table. Plus, we can't get the look without picking up a throw pillow inspired by Aniston to bring yet more texture and interest to an already stylish space.
Introducing curvaceous design into your home shouldn't feel overly complicated. If space is a premium, and large pieces of furniture are no longer an option for your home, you can instead invest in smaller home decor ideas. It could quite simply be a circular sculpture, spherical lighting, or even art that depicts waves and fluid motions.
Jennifer is the Digital Editor at Homes & Gardens. Having worked in the interiors industry for a number of years, spanning many publications, she now hones her digital prowess on the 'best interiors website' in the world. Multi-skilled, Jennifer has worked in PR and marketing, and the occasional dabble in the social media, commercial and e-commerce space. Over the years, she has written about every area of the home, from compiling design houses from some of the best interior designers in the world to sourcing celebrity homes, reviewing appliances and even the odd news story or two.
-
Jennifer Lopez elevates her white bathroom with chrome hardware, hotel-style towels, and black accents – get the look for $30
Jennifer Lopez's unassuming towels add a sense of timeless, hotel flair to her traditional bathroom, luckily the look is easy to recreate in any space
By Sophie Edwards Published
-
The Uplift: Our editors share their cozy outdoor-ready buys they're shopping to help you stay al fresco for longer this Fall
H&G's editors are looking to spend some long September evenings in the garden thanks to these expert picks
By Charlotte Olby Published
-
Jennifer Aniston's 'rain chain' is the most desirable way to water your plants – it's easy to recreate her Japanese-inspired technique
A rain chain is an innovative irrigation and plant watering solution that adds both function and style to the actress's Hal Levitt home
By Sophie Edwards Published
-
Jennifer Aniston's Japanese garden pond is one of the most beneficial elements a yard can have – it is so easy to replicate
No matter how big or small, adding a pond to your garden will prove invaluable for wildlife
By Jennifer Ebert Published
-
Jennifer Aniston and Mark Ruffalo have this 'invisible' anti-kitchen cabinet style in common – and experts say it will never be outdated
Sleek 'invisible' kitchens are garnering tremendous praise from interior experts and celebrities alike – here's why they've caught my attention
By Jennifer Ebert Published
-
Jennifer Aniston's nature-inspired family room champions a calming material – experts swear by its warm, inviting effects
The actress's family room makes a classic, natural material shine in diverse tones, textures and shapes creating a cozy, welcoming room
By Sophie Edwards Published
-
Jennifer Aniston's former living room features an unexpected pop of color – the results are highly impactful
Jennifer Aniston's old home includes a sophisticated living space, which includes a wood piano, beige carpeting, and some colorful, bold artwork
By Hannah Ziegler Published
-
Jennifer Aniston's 'quiet luxury' bedroom proves this timeless trend is here to stay for 2025 and beyond
Designed to transcend modern trends, Jennifer Aniston's bedroom is a tranquil haven of peace, tranquility and sophistication
By Jennifer Ebert Published
-
Jennifer Aniston's modern family room embraces the 'old Hollywood glamor' trend – experts say it is back for 2024
If you want a luxurious lounge, try taking inspiration from a bygone era with its emphasis on sophistication and elegance
By Jennifer Ebert Published
-
Jennifer Aniston's backyard features an unusual addition that designers say 'everyone wants' in 2024
Showering outdoors is taking on a whole new level of importance
By Jennifer Ebert Published