Rational organization of space implies thoughtful functionality and decor of corners in the apartment. But in any house there are not only internal and external corners that must be properly protected from mechanical stress and destruction. In a small apartment with a standard layout, it is important to think through the arrangement of all corners so that every square meter is endowed with useful functionality.
Great idea for saving space
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It is best to decorate corners in an apartment with flexible stone
Wall shelves
The corner is a great place to store books and display your collections. Open shelves are inexpensive, but they look airy and stylish. Ideal for small spaces, as they rationally use the area of the room and add depth to it.
Ideas for decorating a corner of a room
If the apartment is large, then the corner can be filled with decorations that will delight the owner and surprise his guests. Filling options:
- recreate a small greenhouse and fill it with ornamental plants;
- put a large aquarium with fish;
- make a place for pets, beautifully decorating it with special furniture;
- put up a football table.
Photos
With this creative approach, the corner will look original and stylish, because most people are accustomed to seeing photo frames located in the center of the wall or standing on shelves.
The composition can be supplemented with clocks, mirrors and inscriptions.
A natural stone
Stone is one of the oldest building materials; today it does not lose its popularity. Such coating in the interior always looks expensive; it creates a feeling of a slight touch of antiquity, which gives the room a special charm.
Finishing with natural stone is not a cheap pleasure, as it is an environmentally friendly and safe material, and it is also super strong and durable. In the modern world, full of technical devices, low-quality plastic consumer goods, people sometimes want to feel a little closer to nature. Finishing with natural stone even in small quantities (for example, in the corners of an apartment) will contribute to a wonderful sense of unity.
Work corner
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Photo of corner computer desks
Any unused corner in the room will become a convenient mini-office if you fit a suitable table into it, equip shelves and organize the right lighting.
Sitting with your back to the space of the room, it is easier to concentrate on work and not be distracted.
Secrets of zoning corner space in the house
It seems to many that a few centimeters on both sides of the corner is completely useless space, but this is not so. It all depends on how they are used, the functionality of the usable area - this is how they design the corners in the apartment.
Personal space is something that is sorely lacking in a cramped apartment with numerous household members. Sometimes there is nowhere to retire in order to escape from obsessive thoughts after work and listen to good music on headphones. You don’t need much for this – a comfortable chair in the corner, which can be separated by a movable screen or curtain, but this is not necessary. There are options for what will be comfortable to sit on:
- bag chair;
- advertiser;
- folding couch;
- computer chair;
- soft chair with armrests;
- classic or folding chair-bed;
- chaise longue or back ears (in the summer they are taken to the dacha).
A cozy place in the corner is suitable for communicating on social networks (behind a laptop or tablet); it is advisable to have a lighting device nearby. There may be a landline phone here, but to communicate on a mobile phone, you will want to come to this chair when you hear the call ringing. Such a corner can be installed in any room, even in the corridor, but be sure to think about the lighting.
Flexible stone is perfect for decorating corners
Wall decoration with flexible stone will look great in the interior
It is very convenient when in such a personal space there is a small coffee table or other small horizontal plane:
- wall shelf;
- console;
- floor lamp with shelf;
- folding tabletop.
On a small shelf you can place many necessary things, including tea and a sandwich and a charger, if there is an outlet in the corner or a carrier is supplied. Such a corner for privacy can be occupied in turn, but it can be someone’s truly personal space. Even if the furniture extends slightly beyond the corner, the method of application will not change.
A work corner is also an important functionality, especially when you have to zone a one-room apartment. The equipment and furnishings of a working mini-office vary according to purpose:
- computer desk;
- desk for a schoolchild;
- corner for sewing equipment and cutting;
- place for music classes;
- sports equipment and equipment;
- artist's corner with easel.
Using compact furniture, you can store everything you need for work, study, development and self-education in one place. It is convenient when a corner shelf, rack or built-in furniture is placed up to the ceiling. It is also important to think about how to decorate the working corner of the room - colored cases for documents, glass shelves, fresh flowers, framed photos, etc.
You can make a fountain in the corner of the room, it will look gorgeous
It is best to decorate corners with flexible stone
Such vases will be an excellent solution for decorating corners.
A small-format collection rack will be useful for those who have nowhere to put their “treasures”. There is no point in hiding real hand-made masterpieces in closets; it is better to arrange them beautifully on shelves and display cases.
A narrow corner shelving unit is just the case when you can’t do without furniture. It is advisable that it does not go beyond its place, then there is no need to decorate the corner of the wall, they will be replaced by exhibits. If furniture is not planned, you can display your handicrafts in frames on the walls of the corner.
A mini library in the corner is a great use for a small empty space. If anyone thinks that in the age of computer technology, books have gone into oblivion, they are mistaken. In many homes, books are still treasured, read, and carefully stored on shelves. They need shelves, a rack or stands, not necessarily angular in shape, depending on how you decorate the corners of the walls in an apartment with a mini-library.
A fireplace corner, where there can be a real fireplace, a modern modernized hearth or a false fireplace. This is a self-sufficient element of the interior, it does not need any additions, but you can place a clock or an original souvenir above the decorative fireplace.
A living corner is another smart use for unoccupied furniture space. There could be an aquarium on a cabinet or a whole “fish breeding” shelf if the family does this for additional income. You can also place a cage with parrots, chinchillas, squirrels or other rodents here. A bed for a cat or dog is the lower “floor” of a home mini-menagerie.
The most common way to occupy the free corner space of a well-lit room is to place a large plant, an indoor exotic plant or a stand with flowers. If the corner is spacious, a shelf with flower pots or a vertical gardening block will fit in.
You can put tree branches in a vase
Flexible stone is perfect for decorating corners
See also: How to use shelves in the interior; photo.
Fireplace
A corner fireplace is conveniently placed near a heat source with a good view of the flames from all sides. A fireplace in an apartment can be either electric or artificial - for example, made by yourself.
How decorative corners are attached
In order to perform fastening, different types of adhesive compositions are used. Glue is considered the best option, since the slots from metal fasteners will need to be additionally decorated, which is not always possible in relation to the design and expected appearance of the finished surface.
Nails, self-tapping screws and the like are used in cases where the material for making the corners is quite heavy and does not allow the use of an adhesive composition.
What to glue plastic ones to?
It is possible to decorate a room with plastic using the following fastening methods:
- Sealants based on silicone, acrylic and similar viscous emulsions.
- "Liquid nails", construction PVA.
Solid versions of fastening elements are not used.
After applying the composition, you need to fix the angle. Fixation is carried out using masking tape, ordinary office tape. The drying process takes about 12 hours. The exact time depends on the specific material, but it is advisable not to remove the fixation during this period.
Interesting! The best result in decoration is shown by the “liquid nails” PVA construction adhesive option. Some products of this composition cope without fixation.
Finishing corners from a wooden base
The tree needs to be protected - a varnish or resin base is used. The natural texture does not withstand damage.
Attention! It is also possible to give the wood a different shade. This will be facilitated by special stains, dyes, and colored varnishes.
It is also possible to use glue here when it comes to the interior decoration of the apartment (for example, decorating a corridor). After fastening to a metal part, you need to close the left slot. Closing is done with special plastic modules. It is permissible to fill the hole.
Material
How to glue a plastic corner on wallpaper
The opinion that work on wallpaper is carried out with other materials is erroneous - the same types of adhesives are used as for painted corners. The nuances in the work are added by the need to wait for the glue to dry completely; it is important to make sure that the coating is stable.
It is necessary to monitor the material for leaks. Decorating an apartment implies accuracy in all nuances, so clean parts of the wallpaper are covered with tape or covered with film.
Cosmetic renovation is a multi-level procedure that involves attention to every detail of the apartment. Among the details, the design of corners is an important stage, which emphasizes the effectiveness of the coating on the walls, ceiling and floor. It is useful to study the theory in this matter if you have any construction experience.
Mirror
This is another simple way to expand the space optically - place a mirror in the corner of the room. The unused corner will disappear, instead giving a feeling of airiness and masking the unevenness of the walls. The mirror canvas can be supplemented with garlands or a floor lamp.
Universal strips for windows and doors
Window and door trims are designed to seal a specific opening, space, or potentially vulnerable area (eg, a seam, a joint between surfaces). Not only do they improve the appearance of the space, but they also prevent drafts.
Overlays can be internal or external. For maximum efficiency, you can use both options: the first will be more responsible for practicality, the second - for aesthetics. Universal trims are commonly used for windows and doors.
Piece of art
Some decorative detail - a sculpture or wall painting - will help smooth out the corner. Unlike a plant, a plaster bust does not need to be looked after: you just need to brush off the dust. As an alternative, you can use a tall floor vase, an original screen or any other art object.
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Designer and decorator Inna Zoltmann.
Designer and decorator Inna Zoltmann.
“It seems to me that an empty corner in the interior is a misunderstanding, given the cost per square meter of real estate (especially in Moscow); with proper planning and the designer’s desire to use every millimeter of the area entrusted to him, such a question should not arise at all.
There are well-known professional techniques that prevent the appearance of empty corners: for example, classic axial layout and functional zoning of space.
Interior fragment.
Design: Inna Zoltmann. Photo: Sergey Ananyev. Style: Natalya Onufreychuk.
Interior fragment.
Design: Inna Zoltmann. Photo: Sergey Ananyev. Style: Natalya Onufreychuk.
To create a beautiful classic layout with a pronounced axis of symmetry, the proportion of the golden ratio is very helpful, when each room is conventionally divided into several parts (usually an odd number), and the sizes of these parts are related harmoniously.
With proper zoning of space, each room is assigned a specific function; the main object dedicated to this function is placed in the center of the space, and objects with additional functions can be placed on both sides. This way, there are no empty corners left - they are all occupied by necessary objects and delight a person with their usefulness and beauty.
Interior fragment.
Design: Inna Zoltmann. Photo: Sergey Ananyev. Style: Natalya Onufreychuk.
Interior fragment.
Design: Inna Zoltmann. Photo: Sergey Ananyev. Style: Natalya Onufreychuk.
It is very important to think about the ratio of objects in volume and height; basically, there are two options.
- We place a large (main) low object in the central part of the room, and tall ones at the edges or corners.
- There is a tall, large object in the center (for example, a buffet), and low ones at the edges.
This is always a detailed study of each of the walls in millimeters and constant reflections on the benefits and beauty.
In my project for the beauty salon “Confetti” on Patriki, the main hall serves as a living room; I placed the administrator’s desk in the center of the main hall - this is the main piece of the room, and in the corners there was a waiting chair and a manicure table (and these are additional functions). Opposite the administrator’s desk there is a decorative console for information materials (catalogues, business cards and booklets).”
Interior fragment.
Design: Inna Zoltmann. Photo: Sergey Ananyev. Style: Natalya Onufreychuk.
Interior fragment.
Design: Inna Zoltmann. Photo: Sergey Ananyev. Style: Natalya Onufreychuk.
Organic motives
For small and narrow hallways, massive furniture is not recommended; it is better to opt for simple but original ideas, decorative and interior items that will be practical and attractive.
Sculptural Accents
Whatever the layout of your hallway, even the most inconvenient corners can be presented as individual features.
Often it is non-standard solutions that can radically change the image, give you the opportunity to dream up and make bold decisions.
Creative atmosphere
Some hallways are so spacious that you will have to select many more items to create a proportional interior design.
For this project, an interesting style was chosen that demonstrates the preferences of the homeowners.
A piano can also decorate a room
Play with shapes and sizes
We have already mentioned a similar option above; although there is less space here, the design is arranged in a harmonious manner.
Stunning decor
Correct placement of the TV
The most important item in the living room interior is a TV or home theater. He is able to gather all family members around him. Its convenient placement is in an angle. It can be viewed from anywhere in the room. There are several ways to install the TV:
- Suspended on a special bracket. When choosing this element in the store, pay attention to the product that turns away from the wall. This is convenient, especially when you need to connect a memory card or antenna.
- Install a corner cabinet.
- Place a corner chest of drawers.
- Build the TV into a special niche made of plasterboard.
- Install the TV in the corner section of the wall.
Corner wardrobe in bright colors
Choosing a style direction
To make a room beautiful, it is very important to choose the right style solution. The design of the room must correspond to the inner worldview. Therefore, before starting to repair or re-equip a room, it is necessary to clearly think through the style solution that will subsequently be implemented. It is very important that everything, from the finishing of the main planes to the smallest decorative elements, is subordinated to the same style.
Interior design styles have evolved over the past several centuries.
Modern
Modern is a very original interior solution. A home room designed in it should contain original textile solutions with patterns depicting non-standard large flowers, insects and curving lines. It is advisable to apply stained glass elements pointwise. And definitely wooden carved structures of unusual shape.
Art Nouveau style is a design in which natural materials, natural colors and soft, rounded lines predominate in the furnishings and decor.
Modern
The modern style is more dynamic, which is why it is not suitable for everyone. It is often chosen by teenagers and active young or middle-aged couples.
When decorating it, you should prefer an achromatic color scheme with small splashes of bright and rich color, but always in a small area.
Modern design style is a natural, eye-pleasing atmosphere.
All surfaces should be as geometric as possible, without any smooth complex designs. Here everything is subject to the coldness and prudence of the modern technological world. This is a kind of home comfort that is not suitable for everyone. And this should be taken into account!
Classical
The classic interior is more traditional. But for its most authentic execution, a significant amount of money for implementation and a large number of elements are required:
- Expensive furniture of classical forms, with obligatory elements of inlay and carving.
- Upholstered furniture upholstered in expensive fabrics such as brocade and jacquard.
- Classic carpets on the floor and decoration with vases and figurines.
Classic style in the interior is like wine - it becomes more valuable over the years.
And others
When you want softness and tenderness, especially in the bedroom, a cozy white room can be decorated in a shabby chic style. It is worth mentioning right away that such an interior is more suitable for a young girl, since small ornamental motifs in the form of flowers or butterflies should be placed on the light-colored walls, upholstery and curtains. The abundance of ruffles, flounces, and textile trim makes the room truly girlish.
Shabby Chic style in the interior, otherwise known as “shabby chic”, is a fairly young design direction of the late 80s.
For the living room you can choose Provence or rustic style. They fit very well into standard city apartments, without requiring too expensive changes and, at the same time, do not clutter up the space with large furniture elements.
It is chosen by sophisticated people and people who want to add a romantic atmosphere of rural life to everyday life.
The colonial style also behaves well, but here you will need to maintain every little detail in order to maintain a balance between elegance and laconicism.
Colonial interior style is European comfort and oriental flavor in one bottle.
But using authentic national styles, for example, such as Japanese or oriental, is not recommended. They can get boring quite quickly and cause irritation in the owners later.
Formalities
In this ambitious project, the importance of furniture plays a key role.
A comfortable sofa with a high back will provide you with a place where you can get dressed or take off your shoes, or even receive a visitor in a pleasant and hospitable environment.
The original lampshade is also included in the composition and serves as a link between the interior and decorations, adding accents in the right places.
Cozy classic hallway in a modern house
A more practical version with a bench built under the hanger.
Of course, you can come up with another model for this angle, but simple and obvious versions are so boring!
Functional and interesting
A small bay window has its advantages, especially if in your home every piece of space is worth its weight in gold.
Cozy place to relax
Stylish floor lamp
Why not liven up a lonely corner of your living room with a sophisticated floor lamp? This beautiful lamp is both useful, fashionable and easy to install for any room!
Fake diamond
Today, decorative stone finishing is in great demand. There are many reasons for this, and they are quite justified:
- artificial stone protects corners from mechanical damage no worse than natural stone;
- the material is light, comfortable and practical, does not require special care (since it is softer, it is enough to wipe it with a damp cloth);
- With the help of modern technologies, it is possible to recreate almost any type of stone with amazing accuracy and on a smaller budget;
- looks elegant and modern, not so heavy.
Artificial stone can be combined with almost all types of materials, so it can be successfully combined with other design solutions in a wide variety of styles, since the shape, color, relief and size can be completely individual. It is more suitable for painting and easier to use at the finishing stage.
Indoor flowers
Buy a stylish vertical flower stand and place it in an empty corner of the room. This way you can make your home more comfortable and at the same time solve the problem of plant placement. This option is suitable for the kitchen, living room or bedroom. Place the stand on the sunny side or use additional lighting sources.
Finishing the corners of the ceiling
Ceiling joints require lighter material than walls. Commonly used are polyurethane and polystyrene skirting boards, which are quite cheap, easy to cut and have an attractive appearance. To cut foam baseboards, use a thin, well-sharpened stationery knife.
Corner screen in the living room
Chinoiserie style cabinet in the corner of the office
If the room has smooth corner lines, then for cutting it is best to use a miter box - a special tool with templates for cutting at 90° and 45°. Before applying glue, carefully measure the correct cut of the baseboard. The ceiling is an element of the house that will definitely be noticed, and shortcomings will be visible. In this case, it is better to simply putty the microscopic deviations.
Corner bench made of wood in the hallway
Sofa in the decor of the staircase corner
If you don’t have a miter box, it doesn’t matter. To correctly cut the corners, follow the instructions:
- Take a small strip of plinth, a hard, well-sharpened pencil, a ruler and a stationery knife or saw, depending on the material used.
- Attach the prepared piece of plinth to one of the corners of the ceiling and mark a line along the edge on the ceiling, do the same in the opposite corner, marking the point where the corners meet.
- Further, based on the calculations obtained, it will not be difficult for you to trim the corners evenly and join them. This works on both outside and inside corners.
Corner rack with dishes in the kitchen
Floor lamp and chair in corner decor
