Decorating a living room is not an easy task. When furnishing a living room, you need to take into account its dimensions and style, design direction and lighting, the number of family members and their interests. All residents should feel comfortable and cozy, spacious and comfortable in the room where family meetings, dinners, holidays, and just evenings with relatives are held.
The corner wall will be an excellent choice for both a small living room and a spacious hall.
In modern living rooms, corner cabinet furniture is increasingly found: cabinets, shelving and chests of drawers. Let's get to know them better and try to understand why designers fell in love with this type of furniture so much, and how to fit it correctly into your apartment.
Pros and cons of corner walls in the living room interior
Modern corner walls in the living room are becoming more and more common. They can be found in large designer apartments, tiny Khrushchev buildings and modern studios. They decorate the room and store books, dishes, and things. The design of corner walls can be incredibly varied.
Corner furniture helps save space in the living room
Their advantages:
- Corner walls help save and optimize room space. This is invaluable for a small living room, where you need to try to save precious living space in every possible way. Such a wall can be quite narrow, but high and extensive, and most importantly, it will occupy a corner that is usually not used.
- In a large living room, a corner set will help to optimally use the space, make the most of it and create a feeling of coziness.
- Corner machines look beautiful and harmonize the space.
- They are extremely convenient: you can hide all the trash in closed drawers, place books and figurines on shelves, dishes behind glass doors, and put the TV in a special niche. Beautiful, comfortable and optimal!
- Corner walls save your budget. Making them or purchasing a ready-made model will cost less than purchasing a separate café, shelving unit, cabinet and table. Everything together is beautiful, harmonious and economical.
It is difficult to find any disadvantages in such furniture. The only negative is that if you select the furniture incorrectly, you will not guess the size or style, and over time this will become an inconvenience. But if you choose correctly and take into account all the nuances, it will be perfect, and not a single minus!
In addition to the style decision, it is also important to consider the overall color scheme of the living room interior
Functionality of corner walls
The modern corner living room is beautiful, it creates coziness, style and a feeling of being lived in, but most importantly, it is incredibly functional. Such a wall can accommodate everything in the house!
The walls can be different, but they usually include closed cabinets, open shelves, and niches. Manufacturers come up with various combinations: a wall with a wardrobe for clothes, with bookshelves, a niche for a TV or an aquarium, beautiful glass shelving, small and high shelves. This variety is very functional!
The photo shows a built-in wall-shelf for storing a home library
In different compartments you can store books and folders with documents, decor and photographs, memorable trinkets and indoor plants. If desired, you can store clothes, children's things, and toys in the closet. In a word, the functionality of corner walls is endless: it depends on the needs and needs of the residents themselves.
Types of corner walls
Thanks to the efforts of designers, corner modular furniture for the living room has an endless variety of varieties. In fact, such furniture combined all previously known types of furniture: wardrobes and cupboards, chests of drawers and chests of drawers, racks and shelves.
Manufacturers of modern furniture produce a huge number of wall options, among which it is not a problem to find a solution for your living room
Closet
Today, corner walls in a bedroom or living room are modern multifunctional complexes, multifunctional and versatile. The basis and center of such a corner ensemble can be a wardrobe: large or small, narrow or wide, double-leaf or with one sliding door.
The main element of such a furniture set is a spacious wardrobe, which can be supplemented with a wide variety of sections
The wardrobe itself can be either in the corner, which greatly complicates its design, or on one side of the corner: and on the other side there can be shelves and a rack. It’s beautiful and extremely convenient: clothes, decor, and various beauty items will be stored in one place.
Additional Information! Such modern cabinet furniture is multifunctional and can be placed not only in the living room, but also in the bedroom and even the hallway.
Display cabinets for dishes
Do you remember how cozy it was in childhood in every living room there was a large sideboard with elegant dishes that were taken out on major holidays? Keeping beautiful dishes in the living room closet is a wonderful tradition. This is both beautiful and functional: the dishes have a place in a special sideboard.
The undeniable advantage of the display wall is that it always looks light and does not weigh down the space.
Cabinet furniture for a modern living room with a spacious corner wardrobe and shelves can be an excellent solution for storing cutlery and glasses. In the main compartment behind the glass doors you can beautifully arrange not only dishes, but also porcelain figurines, family valuables, decor, and boxes. And on the adjacent shelves it is convenient to place small flowerpots with flowers, framed photographs, books, and candles.
And others
The most common types of corner cabinets in the living room are mixed, combined types. They may include a small transparent sideboard, a tall wardrobe, open shelves and shelving, and even a work or coffee table.
Combined models can be combined with a wide variety of elements that help increase the level of comfort and convenience of living
Sizes, combinations and designs are endlessly varied. And if you show your imagination, you can create a unique solution - create the required number of compartments and shelves, any width, height and dimensions.
Nuances of choice
In order for corner furniture to last a long time, but at the same time make the living room comfortable, stylish, and functional, it must be chosen correctly. The selection rules will help with this:
- Be sure to carefully inspect the appearance. There should be no cracks, scratches or defects;
- Dimensions - the design should ideally fit the dimensions of the room. You should not buy bulky furniture if the living room area is not large;
- material of manufacture - it is worth choosing structures made of natural wood and MDF panels, these materials have a long service life;
- shape and style - these qualities depend on the style of the living room interior. The main thing is that the cabinet fits perfectly into the style, gives the room originality and functionality.
There are a lot of photos of cabinets that have a corner design. The design ideas for these products are enough to make them a bright spot in the room. And if you study in detail the instructions for making a cabinet of this type, you can make it yourself, the main thing is that you have the desire and good imagination.
Types of wall designs for living rooms
Walls for the living room are made according to different principles. For convenience, they are usually collapsible: after all, when moving or rearranging, such large furniture can become a real problem.
All furniture walls are divided according to the type of construction into modular, cabinet and built-in
Modular
The most modern type of furniture: a corner living room with a modular system. A modular corner cabinet consists of a main element - the corner cabinet itself (niche, shelf or rack of your choice). And the right and left parts consist of several modules that can be placed in any way, swapped, thus changing the appearance and functionality of the entire structure.
Separate sections can be easily swapped at your discretion or supplemented with other elements
Modular systems are very modern and convenient. And if you get tired of it, you can change everything!
Frame
Frame furniture is more monumental. It is assembled into a single structure, having a common main frame. You should choose such a wall very carefully, since it will be almost impossible to change or modify it.
Frame furniture is purchased to implement interiors created for a long time
This design is distinguished by high quality, durability and beautiful appearance. As a rule, frame walls look majestic and are made from the best materials.
And others
Corner walls can consist of separate blocks, which even come on wheels for greater lightness and mobility. They can be collapsible, like a construction set, or integral.
Custom-made built-in walls allow you to make the best use of the corner space of the living room
The wall can be completely open - consist only of niches and shelves, or completely closed. In the center (corner) there can be a tall cabinet or a corner pencil case, a niche for a large TV. The entire wall can be of the same height level or have different height levels. In a word, there are many options, and the imagination of the creators of modern cabinet furniture has no limits at all.
Manufacturing materials
An important quality that must be taken into account when choosing corner cabinets is their material. Various types of bases are used to make furniture, but natural wood and MDF boards are considered the highest quality. These two types of materials are highly durable and have a long service life, but at the same time they make the furniture stylish and luxurious.
Natural wood
Wood has always been considered a high-quality material that has a long service life. Of particular value are such types of wood as cherry, walnut, aspen, maple, and oak. Furniture made from these types of solid wood is highly durable.
The advantages of wood are as follows:
- natural wood does not have a negative impact on human health. And it does not emit toxic fumes that can adversely affect the respiratory organs;
- high strength - products made from natural solid wood have the ability to withstand increased loads, do not crack, do not sag, or deform. They also do not deteriorate under the influence of sunlight, high humidity, or frequent temperature changes;
- beautiful appearance - due to the fact that the texture of wood gives the furniture beauty, style, makes it luxurious, rich, many manufacturers do not paint the products. They only cover them with varnish or a special protective coating;
- long service life - wood has a long service life, furniture made from it can last more than 50 years, but at the same time it fully retains its original appearance.
However, wood products are quite expensive, for this reason not everyone can afford them. But the presence of an increased number of positive qualities fully justifies the high cost.
MDF
Almost the majority of the furniture that is offered in furniture stores is made from MDF panels. This material has similar characteristics to natural wood, but it has lower strength.
Main features of MDF panels:
- ease of assembly - furniture made from MDF boards can be assembled independently; for fastening it is enough to use a reinforcing mesh and fasteners (screws, fittings);
- You can easily make products of unusual shapes from the panels. The material is highly soft and can also be cut;
- high strength - the panels can withstand loads, exposure to the sun, and high humidity. But unlike wood, MDF furniture can sag over time;
- service life - furniture made from slabs can last more than 30 years, this is less than that of wood, but still quite long;
- MDF furniture can be painted with different colors; film with designs, patterns can be glued to the surface, and designs can also be applied.
The main advantage of furniture made from MDF boards is its reasonable price. The designs are not very expensive, and their wide selection will help you choose the most suitable and inexpensive product.
Corner walls to suit any style of living room interior
The beauty of cabinet corner furniture lies not only in its versatility and convenience, but also in the fact that it is universal and fits absolutely any interior! It doesn’t matter if your hotel is modern, modest or luxurious, minimalist or rustic. A corner cabinet with shelves would fit perfectly!
The photo shows a modular furniture set in a combination of gray color and natural wood finish. This wall will fit perfectly into a loft interior.
Classic style
The classic style is characterized by luxury, so you need a massive, large wall made of natural wood with carvings and beautiful, elaborate fittings. Let there be more doors, drawers, shelves: more of everything. The wall should be high, almost to the ceiling.
Classic style furniture has sophistication and unique elegance
There may be luxurious dishes and sets behind glass walls with stained glass windows, shelves filled with books and candelabra, flowers and porcelain. And behind closed doors you can store clothes and other things hidden from view. More luxury!
Modern style
A modern living room needs a simple, lightweight wall with maximum functionality. It can be made of natural wood or a more budget-friendly, but equally beautiful and durable material (chipboard or MDF). The wall may include a sideboard, shelving, a pencil case or a wardrobe.
Models designed in a modern style are characterized by strict geometric shapes and facades with a minimum of decor.
On one side you can make a desk or a niche for a TV, on the other - shelves and cabinets. A tall, narrow corner cabinet for storing things will fit in the center. You can install small lamps right in the shelves and don’t forget to dilute it all with decor, live plants and cute little things.
Provence
A cute “rustic” white cabinet, carved doors, and a tea set behind glass, waiting for a tea party. On the shelves are books, candles in romantic candlesticks, vintage dolls and porcelain figurines.
For a Provencal interior, choose simple models made of natural wood or MDF in pastel colors.
You can curtain a couple of niches with colorful curtains with lace or fringe. Place a lamp with a lampshade on one of the shelves, don’t forget about framed photographs. Plump chests of drawers, doors, everything is round and touching, a little rustic and cozy. Both comfortable and very stylish!
And others
If you have a minimalist style, a laconic, narrow cabinet of a single color, metal or plastic, without excessive decor - but very simple and functional - will do. A wall cabinet and open shelving with decor will suit the Scandinavian interior.
The photo shows a hanging wall in a minimalist style, equipped with a rotating panel for a TV.
The corner wardrobe is suitable for any interior style. The main thing is to choose the right material, texture and color, and choose a shape and design that will clearly fall into the chosen style direction.
Advantages and disadvantages
When choosing furniture for the living room, you should consider its positive and negative qualities. They will help you choose a high-quality design that can last for a long time.
Corner cabinets have a number of positive qualities:
- space saving - a specific configuration, which allows you to install it in a corner of the structure, allows you to significantly save room space. This quality is especially convenient for small living rooms;
- good capacity - inside the product there are deep drawers for a variety of things and accessories. Additionally, the furniture may have drawers for storing various small items;
- compact dimensions - despite the fact that the product has a large capacity, it looks compact and easily fits into any free corner;
- a wide variety of colors and textures. There are products on sale that have beautiful, unusual shapes and a variety of colors, allowing you to make the interior much brighter and more varied.
There are practically no disadvantages to corner structures. These products offer maximum convenience, allow you to significantly save room space, and also add brightness and variety to the design of the room. But products made from natural wood are quite expensive, so not everyone can afford them. Corner structures are quite difficult to make with your own hands; for this you need to first study the drawings and complete instructions.
Components of corner walls for the living room
The beauty of modern corner walls is that they can include any number of different components. What interior designers come up with!
With niche for TV
Very convenient, and also beautiful! You no longer have to think about where to put the TV. A niche for it can be the central element of the set: it can be in the corner in the center, with cabinets and shelves on the sides. You can do it differently: in the center there is a corner cabinet, and on the right or left there is a niche with a TV. You can (and should) easily place shelves for decor or books above it. Comfortable, beautiful and very modern.
The photo shows an example of placing a TV in a corner wall, lined with veneer to match the wall decoration
With computer desk
An excellent solution for both a small living room and a large spacious room. If the corner wall continues with a computer desk, a feeling of unity and harmony of space is created. It's very convenient and beautiful! And above the table there can be shelves for everything that should be at hand. A few light sources and a little decor, and the whole ensemble will look simply amazing!
A wall with a computer desk allows you to create a work area in the living room
And others
The niche can be not only for a TV, but also for a large aquarium or for a stereo system. Or you can put a large decorative element in a large niche: an antique gramophone, a typewriter.
The photo shows an interesting version of the wall built around a decorative fireplace
You can add a mirrored door to the wall: a mirror will not only be useful in the living room, it will also visually increase the space of the room.
Think about functionality: what should be in the living room for your personal convenience? Books or a computer, music or an easel for drawing? Based on your personal needs and complete the wall at your discretion, it will be unique.
Photos of interesting living room designs with corner walls
And finally, the main advice: when you have almost decided what your wall in the living room should look like, open the images and look through the photos. They will help you take a broader look at the variety of furniture sets and walls and choose which style to give preference to.
The photo shows a corner model with shelves and cabinets for storing dishes
The photo shows a built-in structure with a niche for a TV and space for a fireplace
The photo shows a stylish model with black facades, which look very impressive against the background of white wall decoration
For a living room decorated in dark colors, it is better to choose a light model
A wall with hanging pencil cases will fit well into the modern interior of a living room
Shape and style
There is another quality that needs to be taken into account in the shape and style of this type of furniture. These two characteristics are closely related. You can use the ideas of designers who help you most accurately select a design to suit the style of your living room. You can also see photos with furniture options, shapes and unusual styles.
So what are the shapes and styles of corner cabinets for a living room? Let's look at the popular ones:
- straight and classic - for a classic room style, straight designs with even shapes - rectangular, square - are ideal. Straight, strict lines make the furniture stylish and laconic;
- trapezoidal - trapezoidal products will be a good addition to a room in a modern or classic style, for example, Provence. Especially if the design has light shades;
- radius - this option will fit into almost any style of room. It will look good both in a classic style and in an unusual interior;
- unusual shapes - products that have triangular, round and other non-standard shapes will be an ideal solution for a living room in a high-tech or avant-garde style.
wavy
Triangular
Trapezoidal
Radial
L-shaped
