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Trend Alert: The Power of the Painted Circle

May 6, 2025

Lollipops, peace signs, full moons, porthole windows. The circle is symmetry at its finest and comes with so many appealing associations.

We’ve been admiring the game-changing effect of a single, outsized circle painted on a wall. Here are seven examples in a range of shades, some quietly arresting, others exclamation points. And if coloring within the lines is daunting, read on for easy alternatives.

artist/designer patricia larsen paints a circle mural in photographer dani brub 17
Above: Artist/designer Patricia Larsen paints a circle mural in photographer Dani Brubaker’s guest room: see Shoring Up—and Unbuttoning—One of the Most Historic Haciendas in Galisteo, New Mexico.

Patricia outlines her wall circles using a pencil tied to a piece of string taped to the wall: see this YouTube video for a How-To. Photograph by Dani Brubaker.

patricia&#8\2\17;s finished circle. photograph by dani brubaker. 18
Above: Patricia’s finished circle. Photograph by Dani Brubaker.
architect josh piddock of studio merlin lives in an eternally sunny london flat 19
Above: Architect Josh Piddock of Studio Merlin lives in an eternally sunny London flat, courtesy of the clay plaster circle painted on his kitchen wall. Go to Kitchen of the Week for the full details. Photograph by Richard Chivers, courtesy of Studio Merlin.
patricia larsen painted a circle on a scrap marble headboard in her own house i 20
Above: Patricia Larsen painted a circle on a scrap marble headboard in her own house in Mineral de Pozos, Mexico, which she fully reinvented using scrap materials.
a black and white bedroom by paris interior designer and antiques dealer floren 21
Above: A black-and-white bedroom by Paris interior designer and antiques dealer Florence Lopez. See more of her standout wall murals in A Love Match: Liaigre and Lopez and A Loft Inspired by Josef Albers. Photograph by Philippe Garcia.
london architect simon astridge&#8\2\16;s clay house is a longstanding remo 22
Above: London architect Simon Astridge‘s Clay House is a longstanding Remodelista favorite: see Modern Plaster Walls, Six Ways. Photograph by Nicholas Worley.
an alternative to paint: a wallpaper mural, such as the minimalism with circle 23
Above: An alternative to paint: a wallpaper mural, such as the Minimalism with Circle 4, starting at $51 from Happy Wall, which uses eco-friendly inks and PVC-free paper.
west coast walls of abbotsford, canada is one of the many sellers on etsy offer 24
Above: West Coast Walls of Abbotsford, Canada is one of the many sellers on Etsy offering Removable Circle Wall Decals; this one comes in a range of colors and sizes starting at $7.

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What is the trend discussed in the article?

The trend discussed in the article is the power of the painted circle on walls.

How is the circle described in the article?

The circle is described as symmetry at its finest and comes with appealing associations.

How can one outline wall circles easily?

One can outline wall circles using a pencil tied to a piece of string taped to the wall, as demonstrated in a YouTube video linked in the article.

What are some alternatives to painting circles on walls?

Some alternatives to painting circles on walls include using wallpaper murals or removable wall decals.

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