Leaning into Arches and Curves

Fratantoni Interior Designers • October 27, 2022

Design Trends in 2023- Leaning into Arches and Curves

At Fratantoni Interior Designers, we do our best to maintain a home’s natural curves during remodels including curved staircases, and arched hallways and entryways. 

One trend we don’t see going away anytime soon is the appeal of arches and curves when they are used correctly in architecture. These subtle details can soften, raise, or enhance a home’s lines and make all the difference in the world. We know this and use it to our advantage in all of our projects. As luxury interior designers, we work with all different home styles and architectural elements. 

 

Arches and Curves

 

One of the most effective ways to make a statement in your home’s interior design and aesthetic is to embrace the natural curvature and arches of your home’s architecture. This is of paramount importance to our team of luxury interior designers who love nothing more than enhancing an already incredible structure and bringing forth the beauty that lies underneath, making it shine once more. It’s our mission to call forth the most beautiful version of your home; whether that’s from a ground-up new build or a home remodel/renovation – we love the challenge and rising to the occasion to meet our clients’ visions while maintaining the structural integrity of the home’s “bones”.

 

Curves and arches can transform a home:

Every so often, we encounter a home with such good bones that we are remiss to completely change them and instead, opt for a renovation that not only embraces the home’s natural curves and arches but enhances them for maximum visual effect. Thus, completely transforming what you see before you, into a liveable piece of art. It’s our passion and what drives our Principal’s and highly skilled interior design team to continue in their craft. 

Everyone’s dream home is a little different and so is every client. We know that no 2 people are exactly alike and we believe that homes shouldn’t be either. Fratantoni Interior Designers will seamlessly assist you throughout the entire design process, making sure to include you in all of the decision-making and considering your unique lifestyle above all else. Each client gets the VIP treatment and form and functionality go hand-in-hand when you hire the best in the industry. Whether located on the east coast, or the west coast, our luxury interior designers work nationwide to bring clients’ dream custom homes to life! 

 

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