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The human brain responds best to curved interior forms over straight lines and right angles.
In one study, participants “walking” through different rooms in virtual reality showed higher levels of pleasure and arousal in rooms containing curved geometries instead of rectilinear ones. These feelings correlated with higher levels of activity in the anterior cingulate cortex, an area of the brain involved in motor control, cognition, and arousal. So, if you’re remodeling or shopping for new real estate, consider a curved wall, rounded hallway, or circular common room.