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SUMMER STYLES AND TRENDS: Geometry 101

Home Accents Today Exclusive Summer Markets Sketchbook

Tracy Bulla -- Home Accents Today, 7/1/2009

From circles and rectangles to dots and spheres, geometric forms turn crisp and cutting-edge this season.
From circles and rectangles to dots and spheres, geometric forms turn crisp and cutting-edge this season. Retro influences run a contemporary, as opposed to kitschy, course that is graphically brilliant. Deliciously deep hues balance pops of bold brights, guaranteed to provoke maximum visual enchantment. — Tracy Bulla

Dizzying dots spiral in vibrant profusion across the Fabienne Jouvin-designed cloisonné jars from Tozai Home ($975, set of three). From Two’s Company, circular motifs ripple outward to infinity in a textural, contemporary mirror design ($200).

Dizzying dots spiral in vibrant profusion across the Fabienne Jouvin-designed cloisonné jars from Tozai Home ($975, set of three).

From Two’s Company, circular motifs ripple outward to infinity in a textural, contemporary mirror design ($200). 


Both retro and sophisticated at once, the three-piece Ava buffet blends graphic geometrics with a rich, decadent finish from Worlds Away ($3,500).

Both retro and sophisticated at once, the three-piece Ava buffet blends graphic geometrics with a rich, decadent finish from Worlds Away ($3,500). 


Finished in dark mahogany, a polished gourd extends upwards with elongated grace in Lamp Works’ eco-friendly wooden lamp ($449). Orian’s machine-made Illusions rug combines yarns of different qualities and textures for ultra-plush appeal, punctuated by bold, overscale dots ($169, 5x8).

Finished in dark mahogany, a polished gourd extends upwards with elongated grace in Lamp Works’ eco-friendly wooden lamp ($449). 

Orian’s machine-made Illusions rug combines yarns of different qualities and textures for ultra-plush appeal, punctuated by bold, overscale dots ($169, 5x8). 


Wooden spindles radiate into a striking sunburst shape in the George Nelson Collection clock from Kirch & Company ($320). Sorcha’s pure lambswool throws reverse from side to side with a playful, yet completely modern, sprinkling of polka dots ($210 each).

Wooden spindles radiate into a striking sunburst shape in the George Nelson Collection clock from Kirch & Company ($320). 

Sorcha’s pure lambswool throws reverse from side to side with a playful, yet completely modern, sprinkling of polka dots ($210 each). 


Inset geometric shapes add pop to Circa Asia’s circular set of mango wood nesting candleholders ($39, set). Horizontal rings encircle sleek cylindrical column vases from Montes Doggett, crafted from clay found in the Andes Mountains of Peru ($99, set).

Inset geometric shapes add pop to Circa Asia’s circular set of mango wood nesting candleholders ($39, set). 

Horizontal rings encircle sleek cylindrical column vases from Montes Doggett, crafted from clay found in the Andes Mountains of Peru ($99, set). 


Contrast topstitching highlights the crisp, rectangular form of Vellum’s shagreen-embossed leather box, made in Italy ($120 to $400).

Contrast topstitching highlights the crisp, rectangular form of Vellum’s shagreen-embossed leather box, made in Italy ($120 to $400). 


All prices are suggested retail.

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