Creating a cozy corner in your living room is challenging, but also very rewarding. You just need to look for inspiration and with a little bit of imagination, you will able to come up with how you would want to decorate to transform the empty corner of your living room into something beautiful.
A corner can be any angle or point where two walls meet in the same space. They are great spots for accentuating a particular style or theme of your living room because they offer you a focused vantage point. Creating an eye-catching corner in your living room therefore requires some attention to detail and some clever thinking.
In this article, I will share you some ideas on how to decorate a corner in a living room that is both functional and beautiful. Whether you have one or more than one corners, there is no reason why they cannot look gorgeous as well as practical. Let’s find out how.
Decorate The Corner In Your Living Room Using A Decorative Mirror
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I know, I know, a decorative mirror is a very common decor item, but the fact is that they are so versatile that they can be used in almost every room of the house. Mirrors are excellent at adding depth and light to a room, and they also look very elegant. If you have a corner in your living room, you should definitely consider decorating it with a decorative mirror.
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You can also use two or more decorative mirrors to decorate a corner. There are many options when it comes to decorative mirrors. You can choose a style that matches your current décor or go for something more modern or trendy. You can also use decorative mirrors that reflect a particular design element or color in your living room. To make your corner to look stunning, pair your decorative mirrors with your favorite accent chairs and greenery.
Turn the Corner Into a Reading Nook
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If you have a corner in your living room, this is a great opportunity to turn it into a reading nook. You can either use the corner itself to create the reading nook or you can use a specialized corner reading nook furniture piece.
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With the first option, you can choose a large and comfy chair for the reading nook. You can also add a small table to put your reading materials on. If you go for a corner reading nook furniture piece, you have plenty of options.
A corner reading nook will come in very handy when you want to relax and read a book.
Add Soft Seating Against the Wall
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If your corner is spacious enough, you can add soft seating against the wall to create a separate seating area in the corner. This can either be a sofa or a couple of armchairs, depending on the size of your corner. This is a great way to create a separate and cozy seating area in your living room, especially if there are other seating areas in the room.
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If you go for a corner sofa, you can choose a sofa with chaise lounge ends to create a comfy seating area in the corner. You can add throw pillows and blankets to create a cozy seating area in the corner.
Create a Cozy Reading And Orchid Care Corner
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If you have a reading nook in your corner, you can add an extra touch to it by creating a cozy reading and an orchid care corner. You can add a flower pot or a plant stand in the reading nook corner and use this as a place to grow orchids or other flowering plants. You can also top the flower pot or plant stand with a decorative tray to hide the growing medium. You can use colorful and soft materials like decorative rugs or throws to cover the floor nearby the flower pot or plant stand. This will also create a cozy atmosphere in your reading nook corner.
Create a Conversation Area
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If you have an open-concept living room, then you might want to create a separate conversation area in one of your corners. You can add a coffee table or a sofa table to create a place where your guests can comfortably sit down and enjoy some coffee or snacks while they are visiting your house.
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You can also add some extra seating in your conversation area such as a few chairs and a small table. You can also use this corner as a place to rest your books or magazines while you are having a conversation with your friends or family members.
Add some greenery
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Greenery is an excellent way to brighten up any corner in your living room. You can choose from a wide variety of plants including ferns, palms, spider plants, bromeliads, and more. You can also use decorative containers to house your plants, then place it behind your accent chair to keep them out of the way while providing the space an inviting and cozy feel.
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Alternatively, you can use a decorative wall mount to display your potted plants. By doing this you will definitely make the space that grabs anyone attention.
Corner Armchair Ideas
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A corner armchair is a great piece of furniture for any living room, especially a corner living room. A corner armchair is great for smaller spaces as it can help make the room feel more spacious, and also provides excellent extra seating for guests. They can work well in corner living rooms because their shape is designed to fit into a corner and maximize usable floor space. Place a floor lamp and ottoman beside the chair and accessorize the corner using some artworks to make the corner a place where you want it to be.
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A corner armchair is a great choice if you want to create a living room with multiple seating areas or conversation areas. It is also a great choice if you want a sofa that is flexible and can be used in a variety of ways.
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They can also use as an excellent place to store extra blankets, throws, and pillows with a style.
Corner fireplace decorating ideas
A corner fireplace is great starting point for creating an attractive corner. Depending on the type of fireplace, you can display some beautiful decor items on the mantle. Below are a few ideas on how to decorate your corner fireplace to make this part of the living room stunning.
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If your corner fireplace is functional, you can display your decorative accessories on the mantle.
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You can also add a decorative mantle clock to this shelf. Also a great place to display your coffee table books, decorative items, and framed pictures.
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Simply enhance its true beauty by painting the wall behind the fireplace with contrasting color.
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Again! You can use a large decorative mirror to reflect light and add to the visual interest in this corner. However, you might want to reconsider placing a mirror on top of a fireplace mantle if it will only reflect a not so eye appealing feature in a room. A decorative mirror is great home decor only if it’s double the beauty of its surrounding.
Utilize Drapes That Grab Attention
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If you are lucky enough, use the windows in your corner to your advantage. Hang some drapes or curtains that draw attention to the window. Choose drapes in bold or bright colors to create an exciting look in your living room,
Install A Corner Bookshelf
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You can use a corner bookshelf or bookshelf to display your favorite books or decor items. You can also use this as a place to store magazines, other reading materials or any decorative items.
Use The Corner To Showcase Your Beautiful House Plants
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If your corner is big enough, you can use it as a place to display a beautiful floral arrangement or a potted plant. Do not forget to accessorize the wall behind it because artwork plays an important role in enhancing the beauty of any space. It can provide a sense of instruction and positivity in life.
Use Corner To Store Your Blankets And Throw Pillows
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Use a wood ladder to store your blanket and basket to store your extra throw pillows. By doing this, it will not only make your corner look cozy but also make your living room look more organized.
Conclusion
Use the corner in a living space to add interesting details to your living room. You do not need to buy new stuff such as furniture or decor, all you need is to look around the house, especially in the basement to see if there is something that you can use to decorate the corner in a living room.
When you have found something, look for some inspiration on how you will be able to utilize those items in the most creative and stylish ways to transform the corner into something beautiful and functional!
I hope this guide on how to decorate the corner in a living room gives you some inspiration on how you would want to transform your space that grabs the attention of those that see it.
