Adding a cozy chair to the corner of a room can draw it into your design.
Corner spaces are easy to decorate effectively. It's surprising how many great solutions there are for creating visual appeal, utilitarian functionality, or both.
Here's an interesting tidbit from an article about corner spaces on Casa Sugar : "According to feng shui , the Chinese art of arranging objects, furniture, and homes to create the best flow of energy, corners are said to create 'secret arrows,' which can cause anxiousness. Whether or not you believe in feng shui, corners can be rather harsh points in a room, and it's best to soften them."
If you look around your own home, you'll probably discover that you have placed things in corners simply because these spaces seem to call for "something." Here are some of the most common – and effective – solutions for decorating corner spaces:
A Chair
A cushy, upholstered armchair with a side table and lamp is a great way to utilize a corner in a large living or family room. This treatment creates some privacy for reading, knitting, or taking some time out, and yet it's still connected to the larger flow of the room and its activities.
A rocking chair with soft cushions and a blanket draped over the back is a perfect solution for a nursery corner . It will invite frequent use and give little ones a sense of comfort, especially when they are not being held and rocked to sleep.
What about a wonderful garage sale find of an oddbal...
Read the full article in the CalFinder Remodeling and Home Solar Power Magazine