Jennifer Aniston's living room corner features 'timeless furniture trend'

Living room corners are brimming with decorative opportunities. While it’s tempting to leave a corner empty, it’s surprisingly easy to elegantly decorate this underloved space. The easiest way to make the most of this space is to create a conversation corner, which makes the most of curves in interior design: my favorite living room furniture trend of all time.

Using curves in your home has many benefits, including the way they add both flow and dynamism. In Jennifer Aniston’s living room, designed by Stephen Shadley, curved shapes are combined with textured raw materials to reinterpret a retro futuristic look.

Lines are an important consideration in interior design to make a room balanced and aesthetically pleasing, so here we explore how to introduce curves and their effects.

When faced with an empty space in your living room, it can seem like a daunting task to fill it in a way that is both functional and beautiful, but if there’s one thing most spaces are missing, it’s living room seating.

Curves complement any living room layout, from very full to gently rounded, soften the overall look of your living room corners, and give subtle shape to your decor. Curves are something to be felt. They not only soften but also create interesting white space in your room.

“Furniture trends for 2024 will see sectionals becoming curved rather than rectangular. A few years ago, curves made a big comeback in the interior design world, and this year they’ll really reach their peak, from sectionals to coffee tables,” says Joshua Smith, president and founder of Joshua Smith & Co.

“This year, we’re seeing more biophilic and biomorphic influences in curved furniture. We’re looking for a calming indoor-outdoor connection in our homes, and these organic shapes promote a softer, calming energy.”

When working with curved furniture and furnishings, it’s important to get the balance right. As with any piece of furniture, you don’t want your sofa or armchair to feel ungainly or uncomfortable to sit on, so it’s important to carefully measure the base and back of your furniture to maximise comfort. Don’t prioritise style over substance.

When possible, when designing a bespoke curved piece, it’s helpful to see it in 3D before the product is built – paper or blueprints often don’t convey true dimensions or overall aesthetic.

In smaller spaces, curved furniture can help soften the room and elongate the eye, while in larger spaces, sweeping curves create a cozy, enveloping, warm feel.