What You Can Do With Corners to Create Dramatic Design
Written by faith | 0Sometimes I encounter rooms with little usable wall space. Typically space is challenging to begin with and then there is a window wall, a closet wall and the door entrance so furniture placement is difficult. I prefer not to place the bed opposite the door for privacy reasons. When this situation occurs I utilize the corner of the room and make it a focal point of the room.
In this photo you see an example of a corner bed placement. Here are some key principles to keep in mind to make this design treatment successful.
- Divert attention from the corner by using a monochromatic color scheme on the walls and bed coverings.
- Maintain the color symmetry with subtle differences in your choice of floor coverings whether carpet or rugs.
- Allow the window treatments to support but not compete with the corner placement. Keep them simple but functional and attractive.
- Reinforce the asymmetry of the bed placement by mixing elements like the lamps or tables. One or the other should match but not both.
Finally, it makes no difference if the style is traditional, modern or contemporary. Maintain the balance and consider the visual weight when you situate the bed in the corner for a pleasing design statement and the best use of the space available.
