13 Creative Ideas for Living Room Corners
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In our never-ending quest to make the most of every square inch of space around the home, we’re looking to the corners. Corners can be cleverly occupied and used or totally awkward and wasted. Eliminate the awkward and make sure your corners are serving you as best they can. Whether you need a little furniture layout help or are planning a remodel, there should be an idea here for you.
2. Nestle in a sectional
Let’s start off simply. Sectional sofas were made for corners. In fact, the corner spot is usually the comfiest, most coveted spot for lounging. In a small room, cozy that sectional right into the corner. Another plus for this layout is that you may wire in some reading lamps into the walls above, which would save floor space that floor lamps and combos of end tables and table lamps would otherwise occupy.
Let’s start off simply. Sectional sofas were made for corners. In fact, the corner spot is usually the comfiest, most coveted spot for lounging. In a small room, cozy that sectional right into the corner. Another plus for this layout is that you may wire in some reading lamps into the walls above, which would save floor space that floor lamps and combos of end tables and table lamps would otherwise occupy.
3. Make a big statement with a room screen
Artwork is great, but it can get lost in a corner like this one. If your corner has a case of the blahs, add height, dimension, texture and geometry by angling a room screen there.
Here’s how etched screens can divide spaces
Artwork is great, but it can get lost in a corner like this one. If your corner has a case of the blahs, add height, dimension, texture and geometry by angling a room screen there.
Here’s how etched screens can divide spaces
5. Bring in some life with a plant
High-rise homes often have large columns that can make the corner space even more awkward. In this home a tall plant adds a wild shape and large sprigs of green to all the clean, modern lines and neutral colours.
High-rise homes often have large columns that can make the corner space even more awkward. In this home a tall plant adds a wild shape and large sprigs of green to all the clean, modern lines and neutral colours.
6. Designate a spot for reading
A comfortable chair, a side table and a reading lamp are all you need to create a favourite spot.
Check out these Booker Prize-worthy reading spots
A comfortable chair, a side table and a reading lamp are all you need to create a favourite spot.
Check out these Booker Prize-worthy reading spots
7. Invite intimate conversation
Two chairs flanking a round pedestal table or an octagonal one create a useful space within a larger room.
Two chairs flanking a round pedestal table or an octagonal one create a useful space within a larger room.
8. Consider a banquette for a vast living room or dining room
In large rooms, corners offer an opportunity to create a little room within the room. A seating area like this one can inspire an afternoon tea tradition, or host an ongoing game of chess.
In large rooms, corners offer an opportunity to create a little room within the room. A seating area like this one can inspire an afternoon tea tradition, or host an ongoing game of chess.
10. Employ a corner cabinet
Great for displaying or hiding media equipment, an armoire like this one helps anchor the living room, and draws attention away from the entryway area.
Great for displaying or hiding media equipment, an armoire like this one helps anchor the living room, and draws attention away from the entryway area.
11. Maximise storage with a corner bookshelf
Whether you’re a bibliophile or want to display a collection, a corner shelf cosies up a comfortable, overstuffed room (I mean “overstuffed” in the best way; think sinking into cushions).
Take a look at these bookshelves placed in surprising spots
Whether you’re a bibliophile or want to display a collection, a corner shelf cosies up a comfortable, overstuffed room (I mean “overstuffed” in the best way; think sinking into cushions).
Take a look at these bookshelves placed in surprising spots
12. Address the corner with architecture
These last few big moves are for those who are planning new construction or a remodel. Consider built-in shelves for your corners. Be sure to include smart lighting designs in your plans.
These last few big moves are for those who are planning new construction or a remodel. Consider built-in shelves for your corners. Be sure to include smart lighting designs in your plans.
13. Talk to your architect about contemporary corner windows
Expand the view with a dramatic corner window.
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10 Clever Ways to Style Dead Corners
Tell us:
What’s happening in your living room or family room corners? Please share your ideas/images in the Comments below.
Expand the view with a dramatic corner window.
Read more:
10 Clever Ways to Style Dead Corners
Tell us:
What’s happening in your living room or family room corners? Please share your ideas/images in the Comments below.
The line between indoors and outdoors disappears with doors that open up a corner.