It's Clear Why Interior Designers Are Tired Of The Curvy Furniture Trend

If there's one certainty in interior design, it's that trends always come back in vogue at some point. Curvy furniture, has waxed and waned in popularity for hundreds of years, from sweeping Rococo table legs to undulating Art Nouveau chairs and then funky postmodern furnishings. It makes sense why the groovy '70s trend made a comeback in the early 21st century. For one, curved shapes promote the sense of a calm, tranquil environment. Curvy beds improve the flow of a bedroom, and curved sofas can feel fresh and naturalistic. But is this look timeless? Some interior designers might say so, but others maintain that curvy furniture is on its way out.

While curvy furniture can be a symbol of elegance and comfort, it has its cons, too. For one, curvy pieces tend to be oversized and chunkier than traditional or modern furniture, making them only practical with certain floor plans. Plus, their silhouette may be difficult to style, according to one expert. "They fill corners perfectly and sometimes signal high-end design at first glance," explains designer @officializmc in a TikTok video, "They demand more space and they rarely sit more than, maybe two people comfortably. They limit layout flexibility, rarely tuck neatly into a space."

Decorating your interior with curved furniture can be limited depending on your home's layout. "It's difficult for the proportions of these pieces to align with the proportions of the spaces they inhabit," designer Phillip Thomas told Veranda. Unlike angular pieces, a curvy sofa, for instance, won't align directly with the edges of a room, making it difficult to place, unless you have a large, open floor plan. Statement pieces like curvy couches naturally complement other round furniture pieces, such as coffee tables and end tables, but may look out of place with angular pieces — making it a challenging task to decorate a room around your curvy pieces.

Design and lifestyle trend writer Arlyn Hernandez also notes that "it's only a matter of time before we all realize [curved seating is] cool and all for occasional rooms, but not comfortable enough for our main living spaces" (per Emily Henderson). A curved sofa, in particular, while it can be great for solo lounging, limits social interaction due to 'dead zones' that a curved shape can so often create. Many such couches are armless by design, limiting their loungeability as well. So, if you're looking for a statement piece surrounded by ample space, maybe you'll still go for curvy furniture in 2026, but otherwise, this trend seems to be on its way out.