Corners of the house: ideas for furnishing and enhancing difficult spaces

The architects at Korman Arquitetura explain how to create wet bars, storage spaces and even offices in unusual places!

Corners with complicated angles, spaces under the stairs, recesses between columns… there are some corners of the house that are not easy to decorate and are often seen as wasted space. But for a good architectural project they are far from unusable, since if used well they represent precious additional square meters and may deserve special attention!

“There are simple and intelligent solutions to make the most of every corner, which must be functional and beautiful”, say Carina and Ieda Korman, partners at the helm of the studio Korman Architecture. See the suggestions that architects have selected for decorating each of these spaces.

Corner under the stairs

According to the architects, no space in the house should be underestimated, not even that one go under the stairs. “Whether a blank space is large or small, it can acquire functionality in different ways. It can be made bespoke shelving and shelvingfor example, or have a sideboard to facilitate organization,” indicate the Korman professionals.

One indoor garden It can also be a nice alternative, bringing greenery into the home. “When space is larger and deeper, you can install cabinets and drawersto store bed linen and towels, shoes, among others,” says Ieda.

Coffee corner and bar corner

Versatile and perfect for those who love to welcome, the bar corners and cafes They don’t need a lot of space to be complete, so they are a great alternative for taking up spaces that were previously devoid of functionality. At the bar, only one sideboard with tray Enough. However, it is possible to choose small furniture or even a trolley, which are well suited to the environments.

“If there is a corner in the living room that has no function, fix one coffee table and benchfollowing the line of the wall, it could be a solution.”

To take advantage of a wall with a very narrow corner, architects recommend using floor or wall lampsthat can, with the right parts, create a reading corner quite welcoming. “Just combine the lighting with a beautiful armchair and, to enhance it, use cushions and blankets”, explains Ieda.

Angles between columns and openings

For gaps and indentations that form between two columns, or when the ceiling height changes, Carina and Ieda Korman say there’s no fear of being bold. “It is possible to think of a small and more private space, like a study corner or home office“, they explain. In this case it is also possible to invest in a Different paintings on the walls, thinking like a box – or a small environment – independent from the rest. “For those who want to enjoy it in a more discreet way, niches and custom-made cabinets can be the solution,” they conclude.

What are the ideal objects and pieces for decorating corners?

Shelves

There are some objects that look good in every corner of the house. This is the case of shelves, which can be made with simple wooden planks, MDF or in an industrial style, depending on the type of decoration. “Narrow shelves, for example, can fill the space from floor to ceiling and accommodate different decorative objects,” explains Carina. They may as well be arranged in loccupying both walls.

Also quite versatile, the vases They are excellent alternatives for filling the corners of the house. “Playing with a composition with different heights and widths brings a bossa, as well as refreshing the environment,” says Ieda. They can also be placed intelligently, hiding sockets and cables.

Gallery wall

Finally, decorative objects and works of art They are always excellent for enhancing the spaces in which they are located. “One gallery wall It is a simple alternative full of personality, which revives previously forgotten spaces in homes”, say the professionals.

Source: Terra

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