Working on the celebrity style desk, there's nothing I love more than when one famous individual offers an intimate glimpse inside another's home. Such is the case with Jamie Lee Curtis, who recently revived an archival image from her friend, the celebrated artist Paul Jasmin, who captured the actress in the early '80s.
'I met Paul Jasmin in the early 80s. It was at his studio that I met Adam Ant and began a relationship. He took this portrait of me, which he then printed very large and hand-painted in his signature style. It was at his house that I met James Bridges, who cast me in the movie Perfect, and we actually shot many scenes in Paul's house in Hollywood,' Jamie says. 'I am so grateful to him for his art and friendship.'
Despite being over four decades old, the artist's space still offers a blueprint for turning a small corner into a well-curated, sculptural dining room, using nothing but a circular table and a statement vase. Better yet, this look is replicable in even the smallest of homes; you just need to rethink how you arrange your vase on any-sized table, and the rest comes naturally.
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This minimal table has a sleek pedestal base that rounds out the look of your breakfast nook or dining corner. The frame is made from engineered wood with a crisp white finish, and it features an hourglass silhouette for plenty of architectural appeal.
This decorative vase (handmade in Sydney) is made from 100% high-quality porcelain, perfect for displaying flowers in the center of your table, just as Paul Jasmin did in his home. It's the perfect size for fresh poppies, peonies, or billy buttons.
This table ticks all the boxes designers have recommended for a kitchen table. It's compact, round, and a pedestal design over four legs so you can be really flexible with where this goes and what types of seating you put around it.
The shape of Paul's table is perfect for perfecting a mid-century modern style in any small dining room or kitchen. However, as experts explain, there is no better time to tap into the look than for summer 2025, when curves are arguably more fashionable than ever.
'Soft curves meet sculptural form in a masterclass of modern luxury. A restrained palette paired with rich materials creates an aesthetic that feels calm yet striking, focusing on form and texture over excess,' comments design expert Shelley Cochrane.
'Curve Appeal is a masterclass in quiet sophistication, where soft, sculptural shapes and luxurious textures take centre stage. With arched lines and organic silhouettes, this trend creates interiors that feel fluid, calming, and effortlessly elegant.'
To master this design trend further, Shelley recommends pairing a curved silhouette with a 'restrained palette of ivories, stones, and greys' that allow tactile materials like boucle, velvet, marble, and brushed metal to take center stage. 'Proving that less is truly more, just with softer edges.'
This photo may have existed for decades, but it's precisely what we hope to achieve for our small dining corners going forward. We're just grateful to Jamie Lee Curtis for bringing it to light.
