Paint the bookshelf the same color as the walls to give a cohesive look.

Boldleafy plantswill green up an empty corner while adding a fresh nature-inspired vibe.

Paint a Mural

Dwell Aware/Instagram

Use a geometric paint accent to embellish an empty corner.

carving out a stylish corner

The Spruce / Michelle Becker

This mural by Dwell Aware adds color and design to stimulate creativity in a playroom.

Showcase Vintage Furniture

Afro Bohemian Living/Instagram

Fill an empty corner with a vintage or antique piece.

This vintage-style chest with drawers and cabinets nestles perfectly into this otherwise uninhabited corner space.

work area with custom fit corner bookshelves

House 9 Interiors

K Shan Design

Decorate a blank corner with agallery wall.

Position a mirror adjacent to windows to amplify light and views.

Decorate With a Bar Cart

Tina Ramchandani

Parka bar cartin an empty corner.

boho style bedroom with wood slats in the corner, hanging plant and other plants in the corner

@jcdesign1.1/ Instagram

Style it as a statement piece that doubles as decor when not in use.

Position a large monitor in the corner to take advantage of empty space.

Install hooks and shelves to accommodate everything from tote bags to plants.

neutral color modern living room with tall plant in the corner

Brophy Interiors

Lean a Ladder in the Corner

Burchard Design Co.

Maximize a corner of amodern wet roomwith a leaning ladder todisplay towels.

Hang aleafy plantfrom a hook on the ceiling above to make the space feel more cozy.

cozy reading corner with pink chair, floating bookshelf built into wall, artwork and plant

Dazey Den

Create a Breakfast Nook

Ashley Montgomery Design

Install benches with cushions to create an L-shaped cornerbreakfast nook.

Install a Wall Sconce

Jenn Pablo Studio

Fill a blank corner with an industrialwall sconce.

This double-armed sconce is adjustable for extra functionality and adds a sculptural look.

kids workspace with painted mural in the corner

Dwell Aware/Instagram

Add Floating Shelves

Charlie Coull Design

Create additional storage space with corner floating shelves.

Charlie Coull added much-needed storage space by adding customfloating shelvingthat fit perfectly into corners.

Choose a DIY floating countertop or a slim space-saving desk that fits under a window.

vintage teal dresser with plant and small knick knacks sitting in top placed in corner

Afro Bohemian Living/Instagram

Add a Stylish Storage System

Home by Polly/Instagram

Give an unused corner purpose with cubby-style shelving.

Take advantage of vertical space with a tall bookcase and choose natural baskets to complement a modern space.

Add some texture to the wall with a herringbone patterned accent.

dining room corner with pink walls and abstract gallery wall

K Shan Design

Use Corners for Furniture

Arbor & Co.

Sometimes the simplest options are those right in front of us.

Pushing your couch into an empty corner fills the space effectively and can potentially create a more open layout.

corner with mint walls, vintage bar cast positioned in corner

Tina Ramchandani

Install a Corner Countertop

Install a custom countertop in the corner to make use of empty space.

As a bonus, the reflecting light and views can make a small space feel larger.

Hang Artwork

Define an empty corner with bold wall decor.

workspace with cabinets and drawers fitted into corners to create a workspace

Mary Patton Design

Add an Accent Chair

Calimia Home

Fill an empty corner with a comfy accent chair.

Add a floor lamp and some wall decor to make it look intentional and inviting.

floating shelves with desk and pegboard in corner

JC Designs/Instagram

modern subway tile bathroom with black clawfoot bathtub, black ladder holding towels propped up in corner

Burchard Design Co.

entryway/mudroom with wooden storage and seating in nook

Tyler Karu Design

breakfast nook in kitchen with green cushions and white table

Ashley Montgomery Design

living room with black, gray, and white artwork, black sconces hanging in corner behind couch

Jenn Pablo Studio

gray chaise lounger with golden metal accent table beside it, painting hanging above

Chelius House of Design

dining room with gray walls, wooden table, white floating shelves in corner

Charlie Coull Design

modern room with white table desk set up in the corner

Cathie Hong

nook created in corner with view and small pumpkins on windowsill

S.U.S.A.P/Instagram

white and wood kitchen with storage drawers in corner

Home by Polly/Instagram

hidden storage behind door in nook

Blue Copper Design

living room with dark green couch placed in the corner

Arbor & Co.

bedroom with accent tables on either side of the bed in the corners

Arbor & Co.

kitchen with a corner shelf installed

Arbor & Co.

minimalist bedroom with rustic wooden mirror propped in corner

Burchard Design Co.

dining room with exposed brick wall and white wall corner, lone piece of artwork hanging

Tyler Karu Design

corner with white accent chair, modern lamp, simple artwork

Calimia Home