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Fluting is a trend boomeranging its way back into our design stories, and we’re mad about it. The fluted design is an easy way to add texture to a room as well as reliving ancient and Art Deco glamour. 

Fluting, ribbing or grooving has been a staple in architecture forever, and now the look is featuring heavily inside our homes. Look no further than fluted materials if you want to give your decor visual interest and a flash of texture. The resultant sleek lines are a delicate way to provide height and balance to any room. 

Furnishings, interior details, cabinetry and even glass are starting to sport fluted bases, legs, and detail work, so it’s easy to bring this elevated trend into the average home. 

When working with so much texture, you’re advised to stick to muted, natural tones and finishes. 

What Is Fluting? 

Fluting is an architectural technique that has been around for centuries. Fluting often consists of numerous thin grooves running over a surface to produce a pleasant play of light. This approach was typically utilized to give the appearance of perfectly round, slimmer, and more beautiful columns. 

For the same reasons, it is still used today for all kinds of interior applications. In addition, it is a practical way to add texture to a minimalist decorating style. 

Fluted Accents 

The easiest way to incorporate fluted design is to swap out some accent pieces in your home with ribbed or grooved items. 

Consider some ribbed throws, decor pieces or a lamp that harkens to the fluted style. 

Fluted Glass 

Create some privacy and smooth eye-catching interest by installing ribbed glass into your home. 

This element can be utilised as one wall of glass on a high-traffic corner of the home or can merely refer to lamps or vases. 

Fluted Built-Ins 

This is the most labour-intensive way to hop on the fluted trend, but it certainly will pay off in the long run. Grooved finishes are classic – it lends a sense of chic completeness to any space that will be impactful for many years. 

Ribbed kitchens are trending, but this can also be applied to any built-in cabinetry. 

Feeling The Flutes 

We’d love to see exactly how you incorporate this trend into your home. Tag us at #homemakers-sa to share the love.