No, it’s not a 5-piece Indie Rock band. It’s decorative patterns or designs or art based on simple geometric shapes (as straight lines, circles, or squares); utilizing rectilinear or simple curvilinear motifs or outlines in design. Geometrics have been used in designs for centuries. They are found in mosaics, pottery shards, paintings, etc., and continue to show up on runways, in decorative art and accessories, and even “wallpaper” on websites!
Casart has always included geometrics in our design portfolio and here is our latest addition: The Libby Langdon Collection.
The neat thing about these geometric designs is that they can be installed vertically or horizontally
You can see Groovy Gate in Midnight Navy at the Holiday House Hamptons showhouse in Bridgehampton until July 21st.
HGTV has an excellent article, Graphic Design: Decorating With Geometrics, by Jessica Cumberbatch Anderson. She sites tips and quotes from various designers. The more transitional geometrics like diamonds, hexagons, stripes and Greek key are easier to incorporate into a room’s decorating theme. You may be more comfortable starting small with pillows or a geometric rug. Or you may decide to combine classic shapes with more modern ones to achieve balance. Color is another consideration. Designers’ best advice is to choose a color that is found in all the patterns in the room. “To ensure your patterns don’t become too harsh or rigid, remember to add patterns with curves, such as concentric circles or waves, to patterns that are more structured, such as chevrons,” says Elaine Williamson.
New York designer Elizabeth Bauer. says, “Scale is the most important part to keep in mind when introducing a geometric, or really any pattern, into a room.” Try pairing geometric shapes with the next largest or smallest pattern in the room. When working with a large pattern, keep the baseboards, molding and floors neutral. Although bold patterns will capture your attention when you first enter a room, remember to provide a place for the eyes to rest by including areas with solid color.
Here is Libby’s upstairs hall used as a gallery to display nautical pictures. Note that she paired Groovy Gate with the next largest pattern (runners from her Tiger Rug collection). Note, too, that the baseboard and molding is kept neutral and there’s plenty of solid blue and white color to dwell on and rest the eye.
Whether you want to be lively, chic, groovy, or amazed, Libby and Casart has a geometric design to meet your mood!
– Lorre Lei
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