While they started out as a trend, curves now hold a firm place in a lot of homes in Singapore. From wavy doorways to rounded cabinets, here are some unexpected bends that designers have been using to shake things up in a straight-lined interior world. &nbsp;<h3>1. It’s spa day, every day</h3>&nbsp;Nothing says spa day quite like a rain shower and a curved shower stall, finished with kitkat tiles along the lower half of the wall. What we really love though is how the curve creates extra room for all your shampoo bottles.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:800/1200;" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/b3f68b4c-174e-4683-8d76-87b16158721d-blob" width="800" height="1200"></figure>Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/fifth-avenue-interior">Fifth Avenue Interior</a>&nbsp;<h3>2. Structural problems, sculptural solutions</h3>&nbsp;Who knew that awkward beam or column could become the highlight of your home? A few well-placed curves can turn them into a real statement.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1200/800;" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/c1a6a112-ff52-4a97-880f-57d56d835b4b-blob" width="1200" height="800"></figure><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1200/606;" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/ba286225-13bb-41d6-aebe-18ba694b5ac0-blob" width="1200" height="606"></figure>Designs: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/key-concept">Key Concept</a>&nbsp;<h3>3. Warm welcome</h3>&nbsp;A curved entryway immediately adds warmth to a home that didn’t originally have one. It’s a gentle nudge that says ‘welcome in’ and a clever way to make a strong first impression.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1155/1732;" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/23fafb4d-8c05-4104-a54b-66067f8d3507-blob" width="1155" height="1732"></figure>Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/chengyi-interior-design">Chengyi Interior Design</a> &nbsp;<h3>4. Wave them in</h3>&nbsp;Hallways and corridors don’t have to be boring. Undulating waves on the ceiling can add movement and guide people toward the more private corners of your home.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:675/1200;" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/6e9356c3-8f17-486d-a0ef-31c0d481efa2-blob" width="675" height="1200"></figure>Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/design-4-space">Design 4 Space</a>&nbsp;<h3>5. Curve transitions</h3>&nbsp;No need to stick to straight lines. A few well-placed bends on the flooring transition help break up the boxiness of the bathroom. They even give you a bit more wiggle room in the shower!<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:960/1200;" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/71bb8039-32ba-4022-a415-ef8c02ac8349-blob" width="960" height="1200"></figure><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:960/1200;" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/9b4b2924-db5c-45d5-99e7-7285d408f408-blob" width="960" height="1200"></figure>Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/ethereall">Ethereall</a>&nbsp;<h3>6. Double whammy</h3>&nbsp;Symmetry’s always satisfying, but this bedroom takes it up a notch with double arches in the built-in wardrobe. One’s part of the laminate design, the other’s carved right into the carpentry.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1440/1800;" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/32829ca5-14de-46cb-8ced-68043491f797-blob" width="1440" height="1800"></figure>Design: AMP Design&nbsp;<h3>7. A cosy little alcove</h3>&nbsp;Curves have a sneaky way of changing up a space. Here, a built-in window settee and open shelves follow the room’s natural lines, rounding off the edges and and creating a cosy little spot for light, books and daydreams.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:960/1200;" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/52f1aee6-27eb-4f52-a7bb-72b67c9fdcfc-blob" width="960" height="1200"></figure>Design: INTR&nbsp;<h3>8. Un-box the bedroom</h3>&nbsp;Zoning off the extra bedroom with a concave wall frees up more space for the dining area just outside. Plus, the bedroom now gets a cool, non-boxy layout that breaks away from the usual four-wall formula.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:800/1200;" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/a2ca61fa-1112-47d8-83fb-a0781dd2eb5d-blob" width="800" height="1200"></figure>Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/key-concept">Key Concept</a>&nbsp;<h3>9. Breakfast just round the bend</h3>&nbsp;We’ve seen our fair share of curved breakfast nooks, but this one takes a sharper turn, quite literally. That near-90-degree bend makes it a great space divider, with just enough room for two to linger over breakfast (or sneak in a midnight snack).<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1200/1200;" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/cb6a71ea-7181-4c5f-8abb-69c7a6f9a74d-blob" width="1200" height="1200"></figure><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1200/1200;" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/a544fe6c-39ab-43dc-a901-0a1666ffbc2f-blob" width="1200" height="1200"></figure>Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/met-interior">Met Interior</a>&nbsp;<h3>10. Corner craft</h3>&nbsp;Kitchen cabinets feeling a bit too straight-laced? Round off a corner and suddenly they’re a lot more fun, and way less uptight.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:986/1200;" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/00b6ff82-31f0-4b00-88a4-3d8953674298-blob" width="986" height="1200"></figure>Design: Puromuro Studio&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>11. Archway, who?</h3>&nbsp;Arches had their moment, but this wavy doorway into the kitchen makes the usual arch look downright tame. It adds movement, a bit of drama, and a much more playful peek into the cooking space.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1155/1732;" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/bf8fdc36-033d-4962-808d-ada04b21e4ed-blob" width="1155" height="1732"></figure>Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/comfort-home-renovation">Comfort Home Interior</a>&nbsp;<h3>12. Outside view</h3>&nbsp;Framing the balcony with a series of gentle meanders shifts the view and transforms the vibe. Suddenly, this standard condo living room feels anything but conventional.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1200/800;" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/c2296486-ea76-49fe-8ba1-916f11705877-blob" width="1200" height="800"></figure>Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/fifth-avenue-interior">Fifth Avenue Interior</a>

12 Unexpected Ways We've Seen Designers Use Curves

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