Making the corners of your room look fantastic should be a top priority. If you can accentuate these areas and bring them to the fore, you can transform the appearance of your rooms and make the best of the space you have.
But what should you be doing to make the corners in your rooms look fantastic? That’s the subject of this guide. Here, we look at some of the things you can do to bring out your corners and make them fun again.
Add Something Minimal
One option is to add something minimal, almost artistic. For example, you could lean a baseball or cricket bat up against the wall, or you could add a small chair.
These little touches don’t have to be extravagant or flamboyant. Even small additions can have a profound effect on how people see the room.
If you want to go for a boho look, you could try adding a piece or art or a mirror. Leaning these against the walls gives the corner of the room a chicer look than if you hang pieces formally.
Install A Corner Bar
You could also try installing a corner bar. These are ideal if you like having guests over who enjoy freshly-made drinks.
Corner bars aren’t hard to install but they can make a tremendous difference to the feel of the room. Once you have one in place, you’re ready to entertain at any time. You also make better use of the space, giving you a chance to better look after people when they come over.
Make A Zen Corner
On the other end of the spectrum, you could also make a Zen corner. These are ideal if you’re the sort of person who likes to make a habit of relaxing.
Zen corners should follow the principles of ancient wisdom. Adding things like candles, a low table, and even crystals can set the scene for chilling out and feeling at peace.
Zen corners are ideal if you’re the sort of person who has a stressful job and needs somewhere to unwind after a long time. Spending a few minutes in the zen corner could have knock-on effects for the rest of your life, making it an excellent addition to any unused corner space in your home.
When decorating the Zen area, keep it simple and natural. Add relaxing textures and ensure you have somewhere comfortable to sit for up to 60 minutes.
Add Storage
You could also use the corner spaces in your home to add storage. This option is excellent if you’re part of a family that always seems to have too much stuff and nowhere to put it.
The amount of storage you can fit into a corner is considerable. Furthermore, it’s up to you how much extra space you need for all your items. The larger the cabinets or cupboards you install, the less clutter you will have in the room.
Corner baskets are perhaps the least expensive option. These are ideal for magazines, newspapers, and other articles. You could also opt for glass-fronted shelving if you want something that feels open and accessible.
The costliest approach is to build some new cabinetry. However, you will need to be comfortable with making the storage permanent. This isn’t something you’ll want to rip out.
Hang A Pendant
You could also think about hanging light pendants or strips in room corners. While this approach is somewhat unorthodox, it can be an excellent way to create more interesting lighting in your home. Lights shining from the corner (instead of solely from the ceiling) change the feel of rooms and can make them more welcoming.
Adding string lights to the corner is also an option if you want to draw attention to it. These can help some people feel cozier and safer in their homes.
Add Wallpaper
You could also use wallpaper to create a distinctive highlight in the corner of one of your rooms. These can draw attention and make the internal space more welcoming.
When adding wallpaper, check that it suits the theme of the rest of the room. You want everything to blend together while being striking at the same time.
If wallpaper doesn’t work for you, then paint is another option. Inexpensive and easy to apply, it can make a tremendous difference in how your interiors feel.
Adding wallpaper is relatively simple once you have the equipment, but you will need to go out and get it. With paint, you often have everything you need already in the house.
Add A Corner Desk And Chair
If you want to work while other people in your household relax, you could add a corner desk and chair. This allows you to spend time with them while typing at the computer and firing off emails.
Corner desks and chairs are particularly useful when you want an efficient workspace that doesn’t take over the entire room. These allow you to work efficiently from home without taking over your entire property (which you want to use for other things).
When picking a corner desk and chair, ensure it is minimalist, sleek, and ergonomic. You want it to be as comfortable as possible so it encourages you to work there. Of course, you can keep the theme the same as the rest of the room, but you also want to ensure you can sit there for several hours.
Add A Sofa
Another option is to add a sofa to the corner of the room, especially if it is in line of sight of the TV. Sometimes, this lets you fit more people into the room.
You can find leather sofas with a corner configuration in many places. These let you use more room and prevent wasted space in tight social areas (helpful for anyone living in a studio or small apartment).
Sofas often have clips that fit from the corner and stretch out with more seating along the walls. This allows you to provide more seating in rooms traditionally low on space, with sofas having special backs that reduce wasted space because of protrusions.
Add A Sculpture
Of course, you could also add a sculpture to the corner area. Again, this serves a powerful decorative purpose and focuses attention in the room.
The best sculptures are those that rise all the way from the floor to the ceiling. These have an imposing presence that is hard to replicate with conventional wall art.
You could also put a sculpture on a table. These give your rooms a clean and tidy look, which is something that can relax a lot of people.
Think about whether you want a modern or traditional aesthetic for the sculpture as it can have a profound impact on the look of the room. Some options look better than others, depending on the context.
Add A Mirror
We already briefly touched on the idea of adding a mirror, but it is worth exploring in more detail. Including these objects can make the room feel more open and spacious, giving you the room you need to work.
Tall and leaning mirrors are among the most effective. These reflect incoming light from the windows and give an impression of volume, even in tight areas.
You could also consider adding geometric mirrors. These can reflect light in more directions, making rooms feel more sparkly.
Create A Space For Reading
Another idea is to use corners in your room as a space for reading (if that’s something you enjoy). You want a comfortable chair, floor lamp and somewhere to rest the book after you finish with it, like a side table.
If you can combine your side table with a bookshelf, that’s even better. This way, you can keep all your reading materials close to hand without having to get up and walk to your regular bookcase.
Make sure that the reading space is inviting. Give it plenty of cushions and plush rugs to keep you warm during the winter. Make sure that it has a bench with cushions and extra room for reading to children before they go to bed.
Add A Statement Plant
If you want to make a statement in your corner space, you could add a statement plant. These are suitable for indoor areas and often grow tall in a short space of time, scrubbing the air and improving your mood almost instantly.
If you want to make the corner look even more lush, add the taller plants towards the rear and put the shorter ones at the front. This way, you can create an entire green scene in your rooms that looks fantastic year-round.
Include More Shelving
Finally, you might want to adorn the corners of your rooms with shelving. These are ideal as storage spaces and decorations, depending on what you want to display. For example, you could use them for kids’ books in the bedrooms or for plants and candles in the dining room. You could also add vases here and there for effect.
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