Curves: you’ve been seeing them everywhere from mirrors to benchtops, open shelving to block ends on cabinetry, tiles to pendant lighting, handle details to gooseneck mixer taps. The introduction of a curve whether it’s subtle or it’s a statement, they are here to stay.

Introducing curves into a design is a great way to soften a space & make a room feel warm & inviting. They can link to multiple design aesthetics; Coastal reflecting nature, Retro from the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s, a sleek feature in a Contemporary space, Art Deco providing glamorous details and Mid-Century highlighting the soft curves of MCM furniture.

Building curves into joinery takes time & we all know, time = money. But, if it’s a statement that you’re after then they are definitely worth it. The reason curves take time & are more costly is because there is additional craftmanship that is required to build a curve. For example, for a straight kicker it would roughly take half an hour to put together, whereas a curved kicker can take up to 2 – 3 hours, as shown (& time-lapsed) by our leading hand Jimmy.

There are a range of different finishes that can be crafted to make a curve, from ribbing, veneer and melamine with our most popular being a 2pac paint finish.

To get into the technical side to constructing a curve;

• Curved templates & substrates are programmed by our drafting and detailing team & produced by the CNC machine
• We use Craftform, a product that is made from MDF (medium density fibre) and comes in 9mm sheets, which look like little ‘v’ grooves which allows flexibility in the material to create the ‘curve’
• Support rails are hand cut and screwed into place to help keep a straight (vertically) and evenly distributed curve
• The Craftform sheets are then glued and pinned onto the substrate. This is usually made up of 2 layers to create a thickness of 18mm.
• For painted curves, a layer of laminate is laid on top for a nice smooth finish.
• For ribbing detail on a curved surface, extra hours are required for manufacture as each batton is spaced, placed & fixed by hand.

Project Examples: Oliver’s Taranga, Kerrie & Shane, Natalie & Anthony, Ben & Megan, Josie & Taddeo, Margaret & Peter, Matt & Megan, David & Verrity.

A more cost-effective way to bring curves into your design is through a curved overhang to your benchtop or, through open shelving with curved ends – both visually effective ways of softening a space.

Curves can also be introduced subtly through;

• Soft rounds to handles
• Repetition through tile shape or pattern
• Pendant lighting
• Gooseneck Mixer Taps
• Bar stools at an island

Project examples: Jenny & Wendy, Bonnie & Adam, Anne & Mark, Jennifer & Peter, Olivia & Nathan, Deborah & Bob.

A real curve appeal — whether you want to subtly introduce curves or create a bold statement, SpaceCraft are curvin’ the way into finding the right fit for your design style and budget.