Interior design trend: The 'squircle' softens lines for summer 2021

Neither completely round, nor completely square, the "squircle" trend has taken over our daily lives, from floor, to ceiling, to smartphone. Photo: AFP

Neither entirely round, nor entirely square, the "squircle" is on-trend for summer 2021, combining straight lines and curves to create sleek and elegant designs. This hybrid shape is found in home decoration and interior design and, more surprisingly, in our smartphones.

We've all seen round furniture and square furniture, but what about "squircle"-shaped creations? This trend softens straight, harsh edges and rounds off angular edges.

As you've probably already guessed, "squircle" is a contraction of "square" and "circle". And the idea is simply to bring a softer touch to our interiors.