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Trends: Say Yes to Simple, Symmetrical Squares
Comprising just four sides and four right angles, the perfectly neat shape of the humble square is working its way into on-trend interiors
Beautifully symmetrical and neat, squares are enjoying a style revival. In the past, the square was sometimes passed over in favour of its more racy relatives, the rectangle and the diamond. But this beautifully geometric shape is staging a comeback, cropping up on wallpaper, flooring and, of course, tiling. Right now, it’s hip to be square…
Create a frame
Using square tiles to frame a square fireplace creates a beautifully neat and ordered effect, set off simply by dark grout. Very Scandi!
Using square tiles to frame a square fireplace creates a beautifully neat and ordered effect, set off simply by dark grout. Very Scandi!
Take them to bed
A large, upholstered headboard brings a splash of boutique-hotel luxe to a bedroom. When it’s made up of squares, it adds a softly masculine edge, setting up the symmetrical look that can be continued with matching bedside tables and cushions.
See how to make your headboard work harder
A large, upholstered headboard brings a splash of boutique-hotel luxe to a bedroom. When it’s made up of squares, it adds a softly masculine edge, setting up the symmetrical look that can be continued with matching bedside tables and cushions.
See how to make your headboard work harder
Get groovy with grout
Coloured grout can transform inexpensive square white ceramic tiles, creating an exciting grid pattern and becoming a zingy focus. Grout is available in a range of colours, including this vibrant red.
Coloured grout can transform inexpensive square white ceramic tiles, creating an exciting grid pattern and becoming a zingy focus. Grout is available in a range of colours, including this vibrant red.
Mix them up
For a riot of squareness, combine different sizes and colours. This bathroom contains classic small mosaics alongside larger square tiles on the floor and walls.
Discover the perfect tiles for you
For a riot of squareness, combine different sizes and colours. This bathroom contains classic small mosaics alongside larger square tiles on the floor and walls.
Discover the perfect tiles for you
Scale down
Small square pictures make a big impact in this dining space. Square-framed artwork or photos like these could also be arranged in a grid, for a squares within a square effect.
Small square pictures make a big impact in this dining space. Square-framed artwork or photos like these could also be arranged in a grid, for a squares within a square effect.
Go Greek
In the hands of the ancient Greeks, the humble square became a beautifully embellished shape, consisting of a connecting line linking each block, as seen here on the curtain trim.
In the hands of the ancient Greeks, the humble square became a beautifully embellished shape, consisting of a connecting line linking each block, as seen here on the curtain trim.
Hang them up
You may not be able to fit a square peg into a round hole, but you can fit a square peg on rail onto your wall and hang your coat off it. Good news!
You may not be able to fit a square peg into a round hole, but you can fit a square peg on rail onto your wall and hang your coat off it. Good news!
Pick out some parquet
Traditionally made with rectangular strips of wood, often laid in a herringbone pattern, parquet flooring is also available in more contemporary square designs. Variations in the wood tone create a muted chequerboard effect and bring warmth and interest to a wooden floor.
TELL US…
Are you fond of squares? Share your love in the Comments below.
Traditionally made with rectangular strips of wood, often laid in a herringbone pattern, parquet flooring is also available in more contemporary square designs. Variations in the wood tone create a muted chequerboard effect and bring warmth and interest to a wooden floor.
TELL US…
Are you fond of squares? Share your love in the Comments below.
A simple grid design is a fresh and graphic choice for wallpaper. To avoid the sensation of living in a cage, use it sparingly, perhaps just on a single wall.