Why Is Everyone Googling ‘Homes With Arches’?
Home stagers are turning to arches and geometric shapes in home design and accessories for a more contemporary edge.
CHICAGO — Homes are getting outfitted with geometric shapes and patterns to achieve a more eye-catching dimension to a space. The home remodeling site Houzz recently highlighted the rising popularity in online searches for geometric designs in home interiors.
Geometric shapes can bring in a more modern yet structured design. Arches, in particular, have become a design standout in 2025. For example, Houzz notes that online searches for “arched cabinets” have tripled over the last year. They note that it reflects growing consumer interest in organic modern styles.
Also, more home accessories are getting arched. Online searches for “oval mirrors” are up 41% over the last year. These oval mirrors are catching on in bathrooms, with searches for “oval bathroom vanity mirrors” up by a whopping 500% compared to last year.
Also, for some other geometric contrast in a space, homeowners are pairing rounded forms with “square coffee tables” or even “checkerboard floors,” Houzz’s report notes. “These elements create a bold, graphic statement that pairs beautifully with softer textures,” Houzz notes.
Further, curved furnishings and hexagon coffee tables are adding in more shapely home design features.
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