As you walk through your home, have you ever noticed that your corner walls don’t quite match the rest of the room and wondered what went wrong? You painted the walls in a beautiful color, bought stylish furniture (and even splurged on an Eames Lounge Chair), handpicked great decor items, and chose the perfect modern lighting fixtures. But when your eye lands on the corner wall, the flow stops, and it feels like something is missing.
The issue is likely empty corners. These awkward spaces can make an otherwise inviting room feel off-kilter and out of place. However, with the right decorating ideas, you can turn those dull corners into areas that are both functional and stylish. Here are 8 creative ways to bring life to those empty corners.
With the right touches, empty corner spaces can become focal points worth exploring!
Take Empty Corners from Awkward to Awesome (5-minute read)
1. Grow a Herb Garden
Basil, rosemary, parsley, and thyme – these herbs not only smell amazing but also add a fresh touch to any kitchen. Transforming a corner into a small herb garden is a great way to bring nature indoors. All you need is some soil, seeds, planters, and a sunny spot. A window sill or a shelf near a window makes for the perfect location. A sunroom or solarium would be ideal for growing a thriving herb garden.
2. Create a Yoga or Meditation Space
Corners aren't just for storage. They can be transformed into peaceful retreats for yoga or meditation. Add a few floor pillows, a small table, candles, greenery, and incense to set the mood. For yoga, a mat, some essential oils, and a reed diffuser will help you create a serene atmosphere. It's all about finding your inner peace.
Relaxation is the name of the game when art, plants or candles are on display.
3. Set Up a Bar Nook
Elevate your entertaining by creating a stylish bar nook in an empty corner. Use floating shelves to display your favorite drinks and glassware, making your space look more organized and impressive.
Entertain with joy with the help of floating shelves.
4. Organize Your Entryway
If you don’t have a mudroom, use the entryway corner near the front door to store coats, shoes, and keys. A small bench or chair can provide a place to sit while taking off your shoes. Add hooks for hanging items and a floating shelf for displaying photos or small decor pieces.
Organize and display with Fat Lippie Picture Ledge and Shard Hooks.
5. Design a Cozy Cafe Corner
Turn a small kitchen corner into a cozy cafe space. Floating shelves can hold coffee, tea, and small decor items. Hang cups with hooks and add books and greenery for a warm, inviting vibe.
Create the coziest cafe corner with Aksel Floating Shelves.
6. Make a Gallery Wall
Use modular Verne Wall Mounted Shelves to create a stunning gallery wall. Choose a theme like nature prints or black and white art. Vary the sizes and arrange frames with spacing for a balanced look.
Art as a focal point is a stunning option.
7. Set Up a Home Office
Transform a corner into a productive workspace. Add a desk, a comfortable chair, and a desk lamp. Decorate with plants and a pleasant-scented candle to create an inspiring environment.
Small workspaces fit easily in an unused corner.
8. Create a Kid’s Library Corner
A blank corner in a child's bedroom can become a library. Use shelves to store books and encourage reading. Let kids pick their favorite stories and enjoy bedtime tales together.
Bring fun to bedtime with stories at the ready.
Vertical organization is key to maximizing awkward corners. Whether using floating shelves, bookshelves, or narrow furniture, you can transform unused spaces into functional and stylish areas. Explore our shelf solutions today!
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