Going gaga for all things geometric

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At first flick through a glossy interior design magazine, you might think this geometric aesthetic has been pinched from those savvy Scandinavians well known for their simple and sophisticated style but its roots are planted way further back than that.

Ikea, who? This emphasis on shape and repeated pattern first began to surface in Ancient Greece with Ionic columns, key patterns and labyrinth-inspired ornamentation.

As with all design trends, geometric interiors went on to pop up here and there along the way, particularly during the 1970's when flares weren't the only things in fashion and it's back in a big way this season.

Whether you're surfing the old interweb looking for inspiration ahead of a new domestic, commercial or public interior project, this top trend is a brilliant place to start.

Easily adapted to homes, offices, universities, hotels etc etc alike, geometric design is the perfect way to achieve a fresh, modern, polished look whilst still being able to put your own stamp on the finished masterpiece.

Shapes are simple, layouts are open plan and everything is starting to look a lot like a mathematics textbook come to life but surface pattern and stylised print swoop in to inject a burst of creativity, personality and a tough of individuality.

Patterned walls, statement ornaments, geometric light fittings and angular furniture is the way forward if you want to go at this aesthetic full throttle.

However if you fancy something more subtle and interchangeable, look to framed prints, feature rugs and creative carpet tile or carpet plank arrangements to paddle without having to take the plunge.