Hot Motif: Linear

The clean lines of these furnishings and fixtures create a nice balance between their repetitive stripes and textural qualities. Style editor Amanda Smith Fowler shares her favorite linear-motif finds for your home

1. Plaited Chest

Modern chest with wood slates forming a linear motif across the front — Plaited chest by Ray Booth for Hickory Chair, hickorychair.com

Style Tip: Use a linear piece to bring a more masculine note to a room.

2. Vases

‘Circe’ vases ($395–$685) by William Yeoward Crystal, williamyeowardcrystal.com

3. Daybed

posh daybed in a rich dark blue fabrice — ‘Whitaker’ daybed ($5,125 as shown) by CR Laine, crlaine.com

4. Bowl

Rustic white porcelain bowl with linear patter of vertical blue lines decorating outer rimm — ‘Sitio Stripe Indigo’ coupe bowl ($34) by Juliska, juliska.com

5. Lounge chair

Modern lined chair and ottoman with off-white upholstery — ‘Rumchunder’ lounge chair by Steven Volpe for McGuire Furniture, mcguirefurniture.com

6. Pendant lights

Pendant lamp with deep blue linear slates circling the shade — ‘Wilson’ pendant ($805) by Arteriors, arteriorshome.com

Pendant light with white linear slates circling the shade — ‘Mia’ pendant ($990) by Arteriors, arteriorshome.com

7. Corner cabinet

white corner cabinet with a pair of concave curved doors with a linear pattern — ‘Duncan’ corner cabinet ($5,397) by Highland House, highlandhousefurniture.com

8. Leather chair

‘L1246-01’ leather chair by LEE Industries, leeindustries.com

9. Bed

bed frame with linear motif — ‘Ludwig’ bed by Mr. Brown London, mrbrownhome.com

10. Chest of Drawers

scene with white dresser with horizontal linear motif drawers and gilt knobs, topped with a art, flowers and a gilt framed mirror — ‘St. Claire’ chest by Suzanne Kasler for Hickory Chair, hickorychair.com/suzannekasler

11. Dining table

modern black circular table — ‘Serrano’ dining table ($2,145) by Nina Magon for Universal Furniture, universalfurniture.com

12. Stool

white circular stool with for brass-toned legs. A linear pattern around the sides makes the stool appear as if it comprises for stacked disks — ‘Laurel’ stool (from $3,780) by Kelly Wearstler for EJ Victor, ejvictor.com

Style Tip: Soften linear pieces with all types of prints, from florals to stripes.

13. Banquette

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