How to Decorate an Empty Corner
There's a design opportunity lurking in every nook of a home ... we show you inspirational corner decor ideas
Don’t know how to decorate an empty corner in the living room or in an another key space? Here are a bunch of ideas that can help transform a negative space into an inviting and a functional one.
A games table
Consider setting up a table and seating by the corner to enjoy a game of chess (or even cards). Since this games area is relegated to the corner, the constant activity won’t disturb the rest of the house.
Consider setting up a table and seating by the corner to enjoy a game of chess (or even cards). Since this games area is relegated to the corner, the constant activity won’t disturb the rest of the house.
A day bed
Sometimes for a power nap, sometimes to just kick back and relax, this corner bed is especially useful on lazy Sundays.
Wondering what’s the difference between a chaise, diwan, daybed and settee? Look here for answers
Sometimes for a power nap, sometimes to just kick back and relax, this corner bed is especially useful on lazy Sundays.
Wondering what’s the difference between a chaise, diwan, daybed and settee? Look here for answers
Hang up photographs
An art corner idea – the dead space here is utilised as a canvas for images. The black-and-white framed pictures give the area an art-gallery-like feel.
Tip: You might be tempted to leave your walls white so that they don’t take away from your artworks and photographs, but colour brings out colour, and in the case of black-and-white art, colour brings out detail.
An art corner idea – the dead space here is utilised as a canvas for images. The black-and-white framed pictures give the area an art-gallery-like feel.
Tip: You might be tempted to leave your walls white so that they don’t take away from your artworks and photographs, but colour brings out colour, and in the case of black-and-white art, colour brings out detail.
Bring in a sculpture
Filling up the space in the corner of the room is a tall sculpture – its pale earthy make stands out against the dark polished walls.
Looking for more decorating ideas for empty corner spaces? Browse these images
Filling up the space in the corner of the room is a tall sculpture – its pale earthy make stands out against the dark polished walls.
Looking for more decorating ideas for empty corner spaces? Browse these images
Install built-in bookshelves
The home library corner here is also complemented with a seating alcove – a cosy book-reading space is thus created.
See these ingenious bookshelf designs
The home library corner here is also complemented with a seating alcove – a cosy book-reading space is thus created.
See these ingenious bookshelf designs
Get tall storage that looks pretty…
The graduated ‘whatnot’ shelf in the corner here adds a pop of colour and Victorian charm to the room, while offering storage for china or knick-knacks. The actual footprint is small, and the vertical storage can make for interesting displays, including trailing potted plants.
The graduated ‘whatnot’ shelf in the corner here adds a pop of colour and Victorian charm to the room, while offering storage for china or knick-knacks. The actual footprint is small, and the vertical storage can make for interesting displays, including trailing potted plants.
…yes, even a clothes stand
In this nursery room, a stylish tall corner clothes stand is a useful place to hang the toddler’s clothes – its colour complements the palette of the room, too.
In this nursery room, a stylish tall corner clothes stand is a useful place to hang the toddler’s clothes – its colour complements the palette of the room, too.
Make a coffee corner
A coffee corner like this can help transform a neglected corner into a favourite, much-used area.
Wondering how to make your tea or coffee in the morning?
A coffee corner like this can help transform a neglected corner into a favourite, much-used area.
Wondering how to make your tea or coffee in the morning?
Fit in a phone booth
It’s true – many of us don’t even own landline phones anymore. But whether for a real telephone or a dummy one, a corner can be converted into a phone booth area.
It’s true – many of us don’t even own landline phones anymore. But whether for a real telephone or a dummy one, a corner can be converted into a phone booth area.
Carve out a window
Okay with making structural changes? A corner window can be a great way to make use of the dead space – it’ll open up the room to endless views and create an indoor-outdoor connection.
Tip: Planning on installing a new window? Consider uPVC (unplasticised polyvinyl chloride) windows that are affordable, recyclable, therefore eco-friendly.
Okay with making structural changes? A corner window can be a great way to make use of the dead space – it’ll open up the room to endless views and create an indoor-outdoor connection.
Tip: Planning on installing a new window? Consider uPVC (unplasticised polyvinyl chloride) windows that are affordable, recyclable, therefore eco-friendly.
Add a vanity in the bedroom or a bathroom
The vanity and mirror unit here takes over the awkward corner space in this bathroom, to make an unusual and stylish spot.
The vanity and mirror unit here takes over the awkward corner space in this bathroom, to make an unusual and stylish spot.
Put up a TV
This corner TV idea hits home – the blank stretch of space is made functional by installing the tube.
Tip: There are many factors to consider while figuring out the right height for installing the TV, including the distance from the television to the primary viewing location. But there is one simple rule – the ideal centre of the screen should be at the eye level of the viewer.
This corner TV idea hits home – the blank stretch of space is made functional by installing the tube.
Tip: There are many factors to consider while figuring out the right height for installing the TV, including the distance from the television to the primary viewing location. But there is one simple rule – the ideal centre of the screen should be at the eye level of the viewer.
Push in a bar cart
This corner bar is a flexible unit – the trolley helps fill up the empty spot in the room and can be wheeled in and out of the room, whenever needed.
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Read more:
How to Deal With the Dead Zones in Your Home
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This corner bar is a flexible unit – the trolley helps fill up the empty spot in the room and can be wheeled in and out of the room, whenever needed.
These home bars ensure every day is Friday
Read more:
How to Deal With the Dead Zones in Your Home
Tell us:
Share your corner decoration ideas in Comments below.
A rocking chair
What to do with an empty space in the living room? Add a chair. See how this home’s empty corner design becomes an inviting getaway spot, with a rocking chair by a window – a perfect set up to enjoy a cuppa while watching the world go by.