The shapes you choose when decorating your home are just as important as the colors and styles you go for, and can have just as much impact when they are done well, and cause just as many eyesores if done incorrectly.

And this doesn’t just apply to whether you choose a round or square dining table, or a square or rectangular wall art print. It is also important to consider the more subtle lines and shapes in your home.

For example, if you choose a simple, streamlined look for your home, your furniture will also be in line with this style (so to speak). This means that the rounded bench tops in the kitchen will be mirrored by rounded edges on your dining table, and your sideboard may have sharper lines, but it will be all one piece with no obvious joins – creating a smooth and streamlined look.