Living Room Corner Ideas to Make the Most of Your Space
Perfect for small spaces.
The key to making the most of small rooms is to make every available space useful, whether it’s decorative, functional, or purposeful negative space. Corners are often overlooked but provide extra space for decor displays, cozy nooks, and productive workspaces. Whether you’re trying to make a small living room work for you or have a large living room with lots of space to fill, we have 15 living room corner ideas to complete the living room of your dreams.
1. Shift Your Living Room Seating
Arrange the living room in a corner of the room to allow a clear path for airflow and foot traffic. Centering furniture in the middle of your living room can cause things to feel cramped. Leaving a clear path around the furniture makes walking through the room more accessible and creates the illusion of a bigger space. Arrange a loveseat and accent chairs around a round or square coffee table to create a sense of balance without needing to center furniture in the space.
Creating your own gallery wall is an easy and fun way to decorate a living room corner. A corner is easier to style than the center of a wall – since the intersection of the two walls creates a natural stopping point. Plus, covering the corner’s two walls gives you double the space to work with! Curate your gallery wall with art that helps you achieve your ideal aesthetic. Choose from themes like florals, abstract art, landscape, or animals. Further elevate your gallery wall by including wall accents and mirrors in your display.
If you’re decorating a small living room, make use of every available space. A great way to do this is by choosing furniture that is made to fit in the corner of the room. If you want to save space, choose a corner TV stand with cabinets to store your electronics – this allows you to tuck wires and electronics neatly away, saving you from clutter and clearing up floor space. Choose a TV stand with an electric fireplace included to add functionality and comfort to your living room.
Well-lit living room corners are ideal for house plant displays. Place a console table in front of a window that offers plenty of natural light and arrange it to display your live or faux plants. Even though faux plants don’t need light, placing them next to a window gives the display a realistic look. If you’re new to plant care and not sure where to start, check out our guide on The Best Indoor Plants for Every Space. Incorporating plants into your living room design is a great way to bring nature into your home. Choose indoor pots and planters that match your living style.
Every pup deserves a cozy corner. Give them their very own nook in your living room where they can curl up and take epic naps. Make this space as comfortable as possible by choosing a plush dog bed and comfy blankets. Go with a stain-resistant blanket if you have a puppy or senior dog who is prone to accents. Furniture-style dog crates are perfect for corners, and make a safe space for your pup. Don’t forget to keep a stylish water bowl nearby to help your best friend stay hydrated and happy.
Make the most of natural light by centering your living room set around a corner window. Use the wall space provided by the corner to display wall art, and install floating shelves to show off framed photos and decor. Consider building a window seat, where you can display potted plants and decor or add cushions for a cozy nook. Build storage for linens, firewood, or reading material into your window seat. You can also place a console table or comfy storage bench in front of your window to avoid the commitment needed to install an alcove.
Prioritizing corner decor can help you avoid large blank spaces – we suggest positioning a bookcase in a free corner to display your favorite decor. We love open-style bookshelves like ladder or etagere for displaying decor since the open design allows more visibility. Corner bookcases are perfect for if space is tight, since they make the most of the available room t. Choose decor that will enhance your living room’s aesthetic – arrange decorative objects, trays, and bowls on the shelves. Try stackable decor like books and decorative boxes for a layered look.
Lighting is an essential part of living room design. Living room corners are the perfect spot to place a stylish floor lamp. Place a task light in a corner next to your favorite recliner or spot on the sofa to make sure you have ample lighting for reading, crocheting, or any other activities. Choose a lamp with a dramatic arch for more broad supplemental lighting in a modern space or a standard floor lamp with a table included for a place to put your tea or stash your TV controller.
Tip!
Check out these Living Room Lighting Ideas for the perfectly lit space.
9. Boost Productivity With A Corner Workspace
If you work from home, or run your own small business but don’t have a designated home office, turn an empty corner into a designated workspace. Choose a compact work desk and a comfortable ergonomic desk chair. Keep things tidy with desktop organizers and filing cabinets to keep your work from overflowing into your living space. If you’re not in need of a work space, consider a gaming space, or craft table for your corner. Don’t forget to include a memo board to stay inspired, no matter what you set out to accomplish in your workspace.
If you love aquatic pets, setting up an aquarium takes some work but is worth it in the end. Aquariums can easily become a conversation piece for guests, and their running water can create a relaxing atmosphere in your living room. Corners are ideal for aquarium placements since they are less likely to get bumped into by kids or pets and knocked over. Choose a sturdy aquarium stand to further protect your tank from damage and keep your aquatic pets safe. If you’re a beginner to owning aquatic pets, be sure to do your research and consider investing in an aquarium starter kit.
L-shape seating is ideal for small living rooms and is perfect for a simple corner design. Push an L-shaped sectional into a corner to free up floor space or position it a couple feet away from the walls so windows can be accessed easily. Positioning a large sectional in a corner allows you to fit more seating in a smaller space. On the other hand, if you don’t need a lot of seating, an L-shape sofa-and-chaise combination will work for you. Choosing a modular sectional will give you the freedom to customize your seating for hosting guests or family movie night.
Seclude yourself in a cozy corner nook when you need to get away from screens or enjoy some peace and quiet. Take advantage of a secluded living room corner and style it with a comfy accent chaise lounge, recliner, or giant bean bag chair. Elevate your lounge time with plush throw blankets and throw pillows. Get lighting just right with programmable LED bulbs for adjustable ambience and be sure to include an end table for a decorative surface or to hold your reading material.
If you love books, why not dedicate your living room corner to a miniature library. Choose a library-style bookcase with a ladder for easy access to books and for the ultimate home library look. Fill the shelves with books or mix in decor items. Library bookshelves are perfect for traditional or dark academia style living rooms – elevate these themes with a decorative globe, book stands, and book ends.
Tip!
Embrace the dark academia trend with our Dark Academia Living Room guide.
14. Designate a Kitty Corner
Every cat lover needs a kitty corner in their living room. Give your cats an appropriate place to scratch, climb, and nap in their very own corner so you can enjoy your living room together. Try wall-mounted perches to expand your cat’s adventures while giving them more space of their own. Provide a comfy cat bed for your furry friends to cuddle up in for a restful cat nap.
Keep a classic game table in the corner of your living room to prioritize mind-stimulating hobbies. Pair it with comfy seating so you can play with guests, or wind down with a nightly solo or family game. If puzzles are your thing, go with a puzzle table so you can keep your puzzles intact and pick them back up whenever you have free time.
