The Top 10 Ways to Liven Up a Spare Spot in Your Home

With all these options at your disposal, decorating a room can be an enjoyable experience. However, decorating the edges of your space can be challenging. In what ways can you improve the space without making it look cluttered or contrived? If you're at a loss for what to put there, you might even be tempted to do nothing and let it collect dust. You're in luck, then. Here, we will show you how to decorate a small space without disturbing the rest of the room's design. All right, then, let's jump right in.

To begin: Plant Something

If you, like us, think that a little bit of greenery can brighten up any space, then you're in luck. Putting some plants in the nook of a room is a safe bet. Plants not only improve air quality by filtering out pollutants and dust, they also lower carbon dioxide levels and keep rooms cooler.

Any kind of plant, whether it's a tall floor plant or a trailing vine from the ceiling, can be used to spruce up an otherwise lifeless nook. Make sure you choose appropriate vegetation for the area. It's not the best spot for a plant that needs a lot of light if there are no nearby windows.

Toss in a Seating Option

There should be a specific area in every home where one can go to unwind, read, or take in the scenery. If you place a chair in that area, it will immediately become more inviting and useful. It's human nature to leave an empty space where there once was something else because we don't know what to put there. Putting a chair at a 45-degree angle to the rest of your furniture can help tie the room's design elements together. It should be comfortable enough that you won't just use it as a dumping ground for clothes you don't feel like folding (don't worry, we're all guilty of this). 😉)

But you can also add a bench for two people to sit on and chat, or construct a window seat if you have ample window space. The area could be perfect for your pet to take a nap in the afternoon.

Toss in a Mirror, Step 3

Putting up a mirror in a small room is a quick and easy way to give the illusion of more space. They can make your walls seem larger, they can create space where there was none before, and they can increase the amount of light in the room, making this the ideal spot for taking selfies. Make your mirror look even more impressive by decorating it with a tall vase of pampas grass, a freestanding plant, or even some tall candles.

Make Room for a Workstation

Putting a desk in a corner is another way to make use of a unused space in your room. If you want to make the most of your workspace without taking up too much room, a corner desk is the way to go. Make over that dull nook in no time, whether it be a workspace for you or your child, a vanity for applying makeup, or a gaming station.

As an added bonus, corner desks are convenient for minimalism because they can be tucked away out of sight when not in use, preventing the bedroom from taking on the appearance of a full-time workplace.

5. Add Art

Art of any kind, whether it's a single painting, a tapestry, a large picture frame, or an entire gallery, can make any space feel more alive.

Create a miniature museum in the corner of your room and watch the room go from meh to magnificent. You can include pictures of your loved ones, sights you've seen, or even artworks you admire. One large picture frame is another option to consider. Up to 42" x 42" in our wood frames and up to 42" x 62" in our metal frames, that's the maximum size we can frame and mat for here at Frame It Easy.

Without making significant sacrifices or adjustments, accent walls are another fantastic backdrop idea. Why not just paint one wall or put up some wallpaper instead of painting the entire room?

Put Up Shelves, Number Six

Shelving is a fantastic addition to any room because it is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. We think they look great anywhere, but we think they really make an impact in that awkward corner of your room.

For seasonal, holiday, or even whimsy adjustments, shelves are ideal for displaying decorative objects. You can dress up that spare space in any room with a set of shelves. Shelves that don't require wall anchors to hold them in place, whether they're floating, freestanding, or suspended from the ceiling In the end, it's up to you and how you intend to put your shelves to use.

7 - Include a Blanket Staircase

Do you have a hard time saying no to the blanket aisle and end up with a surplus of bedding? And we certainly don't blame you With a blanket ladder, you can neatly stack and display your blankets. Place it against a wall in a corner of your room and add a basket to hold extra blankets, pillows, or your slippers. Then, add a table and some plants, books, magazines, or candles to further adorn the area.

Eight, Let There Be Light

To put it simply, lighting is the single most effective way to transform a dull room into a welcoming one. ) The importance of proper lighting cannot be overstated. You will be ahead of the game in terms of corner styling if there are plenty of windows in the vicinity. But it's fine if you don't want to either. One can still find many openings through which light may be admitted.

Our earlier recommendation that you place a chair in the corner of your room was accompanied by the caveat that you install lighting in that area. You can free up more surface area by installing a tall floor lamp, a stylish table lamp, or something that hangs from the ceiling. Be certain that the lighting you pick can be used at all times of the day. It could be adequate during the day, but will you have enough light to read your book at night? Verify that your light bulb's brightness and the direction in which you place it are appropriate for use at all times of the day.

Nine, Insert a Bookcase

Books (of course), knickknacks, plants, picture frames, and the like all look wonderful on bookcases. You can find a bookshelf that fits your decor perfectly because they come in so many forms. If you're handy, you can make your corner look great by building a bookshelf right into the wall on both sides.

Think about the items you want to showcase on your bookshelf after that. Will it be a private collection for your home? Do you plan to use it to showcase the various mementos and collectibles you've amassed over the years? What kind of theme will your bookcase have? Bookshelves can be intimidating to decorate and style because of their vast surface area, but once you decide what you want to highlight, you'll have a much clearer picture of how to proceed.

Build a mobile bar or coffee station.

Those of legal drinking age may now stock the bar cart with the usual suspects: alcoholic beverages , stemware, and mixers, but it can store a zillion other things as well. Use our EaselMateTM to display smaller pictures, decorate with flowers and candles, and more. A bar cart can serve as a convenient place to put your bottles and glasses, as well as a stylish and entertaining way to show them off. Furthermore, if you get one with wheels, it provides portability as well.

A coffee or tea cart can serve the same purpose. The concept is the same: a place to keep and attractively display your coffee accessories, such as grounds, liners, tea bags, flavor shots, straws, and mugs.

Bar carts come in a wide variety of sizes, designs, and color schemes, and though they can be pricey, you can always spruce up an old one to fit your needs and style. Possible enjoyable springtime activity

Final Ideas

The possibilities for sprucing up that spare nook in your room are practically limitless. It's understandable if the thought of decorating that awkward nook in your room makes you want to avoid it at all costs. However, there are many options available to you for spicing up your nook and making an interesting presentation. Our number one piece of advice when it comes to interior design is this: break all the rules. As long as you're content with your decision, it doesn't matter what others think.

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This article was originally published as 10 Ways To Decorate An Empty Corner In Your Room on Frame It Easy - Learning Center for Custom Picture Framing.