The number of corners you're seeing can impact your mood. "If you walk into a space with all sharp edges, your senses can react to that," says
Haley Weidenbaum, a designer with the interior-design start-up
Homepolish. "A peaceful room requires a good balance of curvilinear and rectilinear shapes." Balance out a boxy setup with round side tables, circular mirrors, poufs or oversize floor pillows. "I have an affinity for leather poufs. There's a combination of structure and comfort, so it doesn't feel like a beanbag from your college dorm," she says.
Design by Homepolish interior designer Haley Weidenbaum
