Thankfully, there are ways to embrace a room’s shape without designing a strange-looking space.

In these instances, she likes to look for an anchoring wall to kick things off.

“Add wall details to further anchor that visual: think wall moldings and sconces.”

blue built-ins in family room

LH.Designs/ Photo byLauren Taylor

After taking this step, Laurent recommends throwing rules of symmetry out the window.

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Choose an anchor within the room as you plan your design.

Here, she did just that and thenanchored everything on an area rug.

Large living room with all white walls and couches.

Alvin Wayne

You may also be forced to create zones when working in a room that is long and narrow.

Instead, think about how it’s possible for you to style it to better serve your needs.

In one of her projects, she opted toinstall custom built-insto provide valuable storage without sacrificing aesthetics.

furniture anchored on rug

Design byEmma Beryl/ Styling byBritt Albert/ Photo byNick Glimenakis

two lounge areas back to back in hotel

Raili CA Design/ Photo byTanveer Badal

reading nook under stairs

Vernich Interiors/ Photo byEmily Followill

blue built-ins

LH.Designs/ Photo byLauren Taylor