As soon as I was growing up, the TV game show The Price Is Right made me believe that dining rooms turned into a real snore. The new dining area sets of the “display showdown” usually comprised a matchy-matchy dining table and chairs, a buffet and a mirrored cupboard, all lined up parallel to one another atop a few thick wall-to-wall carpeting. One approach to avoid TPIR dining area set ennui is to divert with “Barker’s beauties” (the show’s versions). Another would be to place your off furniture that grid and cleverly angle some furniture and accessories into the corners.
Glenn Gissler Design
Angle from the extra chairs. We have all seen the extras pushed up against a wall; try filling an extra corner using one.
Jenn Hannotte / Hannotte Interiors
Create a reading place. In a small residence, each little area counts. An armchair paired using a lamp could bring about a favorite reading place.
Kate Jackson Design
Insert storage. Construct at a corner cupboard …
Caisson Studios
… or even better, nestle in two corner cabinets. This is such a convenient way to store those unwieldy platters and tureens that don’t fit into the kitchen cabinets and also to display beloved pieces of silver and china.
Maria Killam
A more modern take on the built-in china cupboard, this freestanding shelf unit makes the most out of the room.
Amy of Maison Decor
Use other furniture. Secretary desks are built in typically used in a dining area, but angling one into a corner is a great idea. The top may be used for screen, the hidden desktop can hold large serving pieces, along with the drawers may store linens.
Tracery Interiors
Arrange a meeting to the window treatments. Coordinating curtains that frame windows and cover a corner produce floor-to-ceiling continuity.
Ogawa Fisher Architects
Tuck at a plant. Whether perched on a plant stand or placed in a banquette corner, then a plant will breathe life into your dining area.
Hanson Fine Building
Make room for a fireplace. While you might not have room along one side, a corner is a good place for tucking in a fireplace; it is going to be out of the way yet still in view for cozy dinners.
Nicole Lanteri Design
Find artwork that rounds the bend. Whether it is unique pieces like these that may be constructed at a angle or a bigger wall mural, artwork can enliven a corner. In this dining area, a well-placed floor lamp illuminates it.
IVAN C. DESIGN LIMITED
In the same way, you can prop a painting on an easel in the corner.
Timothy De Clue Collection & Design
Put a sculpture. A sizable piece of art will ensure that your corner is anything but dull. Just be sure to balance it with your centerpiece.
InHouse Design Studio
Nestle at a bar. Why waste time shuttling into your kitchen for cocktail refills once you can keep everything you need in a built-in or freestanding bar? This one comprises undercabinet lighting, glass doors for displaying glasses and a stunning copper backsplash.
Ambience Photography
Here’s another instance of a built-in bar that works.
Tracy Murdock Allied ASID
You can also put a temporary bar in the corner without having to make a big commitment.
Sutton Suzuki Architects
It wouldn’t be among my corner-themed ideabooks if I did not include a singular corner window shot. I believe that one wins for best view. Since 30 Rock‘s Liz Lemon states, I would like to go to there!
Desire tips for making the most of corners in different rooms? Have a look at our ideabooks on corners at the kitchen, corners at the house office, corners at the bedroom, corners from your entryway and corners at the living area and living area.