When not in use, corners can be lost opportunities to display something beautiful or serve a needed function. I'm not advising that you put each corner in a room to use, but I do find that a space becomes more interesting when corners are furnished in a clever way.
These 8 ideas for bringing life to dead corners may spark a solution to a nagging decorating dilemma. After reading, take a moment to evaluate a room in your home that appears to be missing a little something, and make needed shift to give some special attention to those lonely corners. Your home will thank you for it.
Add a graphic screen. In the presence of low-scale furnishings, decorative items such as this iron screen add height to the room and helps to balance its proportions.
Create an intimate conversation area for two. This plan is useful no matter the size of the room, but it's especially helpful when trying to carve out a dining nook in a small home.
Put your collectibles on display. There are no worries about the safety of your treasured possessions when they are housed in custom built-in cabinets. Backlighting also highlights items and lets observers know these pieces are must-sees.
Create a home office under the stairs. A bit of seclusion from the busy-ness of the rest of the house allows for better concentration and privacy when meeting with clients.
Add a custom banquette. Odd cutouts in a room call for creative solutions. Here the designer took advantage of the dual windows and created a dining area with a view. If the homeowner decides to change the location of the dining space, the table is removed to reveal the perfect window seat.
Take a snooze. Positioning the bed on a diagonal is the perfect solution when there isn't a wall large enough to accommodate the bed. This arrangement also adds a dramatic quality to the space. Take this opportunity to make an impact with your bedding.
Create a time-out corner for adults. When your house is chaotic (translation: full of children or teens) a calm corner can help you decompress. This time spent in solitude works wonders for adults just as it does for little ones. Rx: The duration of your time-out is one minute per year of age. Enjoy.
