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Monday, January 2nd, 2017
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When it comes to space decoration, every single inch counts – yes, even those sharp, usually unused corners. These spaces prove that it takes a little imagination and wit to turn any unused spot to a striking area.
So how do you think you can punctuate such tricky areas?
The Slightly Curved Wall
If you want to accommodate that slightly curved wall in your family room, you could opt to have a faux vintage sofa or any seating unit that complements the shape of that corner.
You can also outfit this rounded edge with an antique screen or a lovely corner cabinet.
The Dull or Sharp Corners
These can be cut off with the use of a screen. These may be odd in-between spaces that tend to appear awkward or overlooked but they can be utilized, too, in terms of storage space or a reading nook. Just define the function that it would serve and what needs you have so you would begin looking for solutions that would make this corner pop instead of fade into the background.
That Ambitious Cat Tower
This is a unique way to give your pet cat a home, right at the corner where nothing used to sit, now, you can turn that into your beloved pet’s haven. Have a tower built for your furry friend or you can simply use the corner for some spacious vertical storage.
The Art Corner
With a space to spare, it would always be nice to accentuate t with an art or two. Art arrangements can be hung or simply placed on the floor. It is unexpected to find art pieces right by the corner of a home since this is often a neglected area but now, you can utilize it to highlight some of your most interesting art pieces.
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A Corner Bar
What typically occupies a corner space? Radiators.
Put a stop to this conventional setup by setting up a shelf or a corner rack for some liquor. This makeshift bar could also be the spot for people who prefer to have a coffee station or a tea cart.
An occasional table could also adorn that space.
Blanket Corner
Now who says bedding and blankets just belong to the stockroom or the bedroom? Those awkward corners can now be turned into an area where you would stack your extra pillows, blankets, throws and duvets.
A blanket rack would come in handy; be sure to find one that is slim so it would fit right into that corner. This idea is handy during winter where warmth is always right within your reach.
Corner Lighting
Let’s accept it – corners tend to be shadowy so why not go ahead and transform those spaces into an area for special lighting. This is a trick that you can use especially when the sofa is near those dark corners.
Add a little lamp by the other corner to cast a warm, soft glow during the night. Hang a pendant to be more dramatic.
The Corner Hammock
This is a setup that would require a slightly bigger, unused corner. You could then leave the hammock draped when no one’s using it. This does not just save space but also adds an interesting splash of color to the room.
Traditional Shelving
This is the most used technique in utilizing corners. This works best when the corner is more like a nook. Picture your living room with some awkward nooks – now all you have to do is to add a vertical shelf or rack, place an ottoman near it and you’re done.
Don’t ignore those corners in your home. It may appear that there is no automatic solution at the moment but decorating needn’t become a limbo. Just learn how to turn these spots into usable, functional spaces and all would go smoothly from there.
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Monday, June 20th, 2016
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Any room that lacks space either for seating or cupboards needs a little inspiration. Sometimes, all it takes is a little imagination, a smart storage space, a smaller sofa, and the problem is solved. Add a spotlight to the underside of a shelf and you’ve just created a reading nook. So, here’s the thing, you have a space problem and every home has an unused nook to spare – got the solution?
Breakfast Nook
If you don’t have ample room for dining table and chairs, that tiny space right where the walls meet could serve as a cute breakfast nook. This is especially if you don’t mind dining cozily. Use a bench if you want to fit in more people to that area. Chairs take up more area than one long bench so consider ditching them when you want to use the tiny corner.
Reading Nook
The reading nook need not look intentional. You can incorporate a small library just by having a tiny desk paired with a stylish chair and have them placed in a corner. Have a small pile of books at that desk, and that’s it. Your home library doesn’t have to comprise of a huge bookshelf. Just grab one book, read, finish reading, then put it right back to the pile.
Office Nook
A small space is perfect for working niches. Most people just have their laptops these days so these won’t even require more than 30 inches of space. A little closet can be easily transformed into your dream office nook.
Laundry Nook
How much space do you think you need to move freely in a laundry space? Just 30 inches by 30 inches! Just have the stackable type of washer and dryer and you should be able to transform the tiny nook into a laundry area. Handle the spills by having it diverted towards the bathroom.
Play Pen
As a kid, didn’t you just love having your tiny play spot? Having kids of your own now, that nook could be a nice spot to hide kids’ mess. The world of possibilities just seems endless with that tiny nook. You can now store all the kids’ toys there, their storybooks, etc.
Pet’s Nook
Your pet would surely love his own nook, too. This could serve as a retreat spot where his mess could be contained. Set up your pet’s tiny bed in that corner and you just might get the extra blessing of having an unscratched sofa.
An Entertainment Corner
If you want an entertainment spot but do not want the TV to be the focal point in the room, then just set up that tiny nook to become the TV’s home. That dedicated nook will be used for TV viewing only while you can have the rest of your home for socializing.
Resting Nook
Who says you can’t sleep in that tiny corner? Set up a sofa bed and this is the perfect spot for all your guest sleepovers. You would be surprised at the stylishness that sofa beds can offer. You can also have two sofa beds pushed together to create an instant double bed. This part of your home could also be utilized as a reading corner during most days of the year. Just prop the sofa bed and what a relaxing reading time you’d have. The linens could be hidden neatly inside a trunk during the day.
Kid’s Bedroom
Believe it or not, you can actually fit a loft bed into a nook, one that preferably has a drawer so that bed linens can be concealed. Put a little color and a small partition and your kid will surely love you for ‘em!
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