You wouldn’t try to fit a square peg into a round hole, would you? But that’s precisely what we do every time we leave those corners of our otherwise beautiful homes bare.
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Weird-looking nooks should never have a place in a tastefully decorated apartment, and there’s no room for compromises. That’s especially because these empty corners have so much untapped potential that we’re about to let you in on.
You Can’t Go Wrong with a Coffee Station or Bar
Does the extra corner in your home double as a small linen closet? Yes? Then you’ve got the perfect space to explore your creativity. But if you’ve run out of ideas, we recommend converting it to a home bar or coffee station.
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You can make it colorful with pops of colors in strategic areas. This makes for a delightful surprise any time you come in.
Rack Up a Wine Rack
Whenever the need to combine functionality and aesthetics arises, you can always count us in. That’s why the idea of placing a wine rack in your empty corner is an exciting one for us.
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Although wine racks are for storing drinks, they can also serve as decorative pieces (depending on the design). Plus, you can customize them up or down to suit your home’s aesthetics.
Fancy Window Sills for the Win
What better way to showcase your beautiful vases and ceramics than to display them on your windowsills? Yes, you heard that right! When it comes to decorating your corner spaces, every part of your nook counts.
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Just position lush plants in fanciful vases and place them carefully on your windowsill. If you get the flower arrangement right, you’ll be amazed at the transformation this simple idea gives.
Fill Up with Greenery
You don’t have to search far and wide for materials to improve the visual appeal of your corners. Sometimes, all you need is the perfect selection of plants to create the magic you seek.
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An amazing way to incorporate plants into your corner space is to ditch the barware for bar carts with your favorite blooms. Trust us, it’ll look better than you imagine.
Set Up a Workstation
Maybe you’re not one to appreciate fanciful decorations, wine racks, bars, and the likes. That’s alright, we don’t judge you for it (even though we still have an eyebrow raised).
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However, since leaving your nooks bare is not an option, why not make it functional by transforming it into a workstation? This will turn your corner space into something useful and give it a sense of purpose.
A DIY Bar Cart Will Do
We all know that whenever we’re in doubt regarding how to decorate our nooks, bar carts never fail. Unfortunately, it’s not every time we get in the mood to splurge on these portable bars.
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In such cases, you can still make it work by adapting an old nightstand or dresser for this purpose. So long as you can place your glass bottles on it, your prop-up drinks trolley is ready.
No One Says No to Gallery Walls
If you want to give your corner space a complete makeover in an instant, convert it to a gallery wall. Fortunately, you don’t need a large space to make this work.
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Regardless of wall size, transform your nook with an eye-catching asymmetrical display of your beautiful pictures. We bet that this will become the favorite part of your home in no time.
Create a Vignette
Have you taken a liking to vintage decor? Then, you can add character to your home’s general look by designing a vignette by your corner wall. However, thanks to its versatility, you can also tweak it to suit whatever style you desire.
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The good news is that you don’t have to break the bank to create the perfect vignette. Simply get creative by using stuff already in your home, and you’ll be amazed at the outcome.
Corner Shelves Are Always a Great Idea
You can always put your empty nook to good use by building corner shelves. Whether you want to store books or transform it into a pantry (if the space is in or close to your kitchen), you’ll never regret implementing this idea.
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You can build your corner shelf in any shape of your choice. We are particularly in love with this lovely staircase corner shelf above.
Use Sectionals
Corners in a family or living room can be tricky to design sometimes. With their awkward shape, it’s often a hassle finding furniture that fits them perfectly.
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Fortunately, sectionals are always here to save the day. Their “L” shape makes them a convenient choice for your nook. Plus, they also create a seating arrangement that makes it easy for families and friends to enjoy conversations with each other.
Create Additional Storage
There’s nothing like too much storage in your home. So, if you feel that your apartment could use more space for housing more items, your corners are screaming, “Use me already.”
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From coat racks to umbrella bins and many more, your corners can provide extra storage for those items that don’t have their designated positions.
