Help!! I have no idea what to put in this corner.

10 years ago

I need help figuring out what to do with this corner in my living room/dining room combo. The corner is to the right of the Entry way - to the left is our entertainment center. I was thinking of getting 4 more of the same white bookcases to hug the wall but I don't know how I will fill up 4 more bookcases worth of shelves. Plus they're not cheap. Any suggestions??

Thanks!!!

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anne dee

10 years ago

you could hang your favourite pics (or similar) as seen in the reference pic

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an etagere ( altho this might compete with the book shelves)

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leelee
10 years ago
Maybe two chairs like the one below that could be used for additional seating? Also like the idea of a folding screen or a tree to fill in corner. You've already got a console table just to the left of that space so not sure if repeating that scenario is the best idea.
leelee
10 years ago
You could do a bar cabinet if you drink. If not you could still get a bar cabinet! And a wine rack. Add a vertical picture above or a vintage champagne poster.
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JudyG Designs
10 years ago
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mendi,

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Helen Loutas
10 years ago
I would place a chair there which can be moved for the christmas tree and put all picture frames on the wall of special memories
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Hammer and Hand
10 years ago
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Karen Vanelli
10 years ago
It looks as though the brown leather chair is thrown in the middle of the room...I'd put it over in the corner and add some type of pretty lamp and a few pictures on the walls!
User
10 years ago
I would put a secretary type desk
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User
10 years ago
We love the fresh paint color! We suggest some great art or family photos for the walls and an overstuffed, round ottoman to soften the corner. One that can be easily moved around if additional seating is needed when entertaining. Use a colorful throw as a finishing touch. The perfect addition to change out from season to season.
vcolmone
Original Author
10 years ago
Thanks everyone for the suggestions... So much to consider!!
abbyjean
10 years ago
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LOTS of suggestions that were fun to read just now. You have a console table near by and lots of shelving untis in the room now......the grandfather clock or the plant get my vote. Anxious to hear what you decide!!!
Darzy
10 years ago
The more I think about it, if it were my space I'd put a live palm tree there in a pretty pot (or a pot inside a basket).
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Michele Smith
10 years ago
now I see the rest of the pics... a Desk or a bar. pick one.. I like a wine bar or a dual wine fridge beverage fridge on bottom..
janeinfo
10 years ago
How about just a large leaning floor mirror.
cyberdeedle
10 years ago
It isn't very big and appears to be beside a path to other areas of the house. A chair might be in the way and probably wouldn't be used often. I like the leaning mirror idea or a large floor plant. I have a 6' Bamboo Silk Tree in a corner of the living room with an up light behind it and a couple of baskets at its base. Hobby Lobby has a million ideas. . . if you walk through you can steal some ideas!
dstemple1956
10 years ago
I think it's screaming for something round if you're considering furniture. If choosing a plant, make it a live one and make sure its height fits the space.
Laurie Tillett
10 years ago
I'm voting for the tall plant and a piece of artwork on one wall option! get a fabulous fake if you have to and be sure the pot is eye catching.
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User
10 years ago
Try a small corner cabinet like this one. You only need a couple of accessory pieces and it has plenty of storage.
Patrica Montazeri
10 years ago
A chest of drawers for storage or a chest bar.
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Personal Touches, LLC
10 years ago
I would make it a straight cabinet with a granite top. It would become my serving bar for the dining room and family room
syncope
10 years ago
well...there are a lot of suggestions but it sounds to me that keeping the space available for your Christmas tree is your main concern though you'd like it to have something with presence during the rest of the year. I love the idea of hanging mirrors on your walls; possibly, one large oversized one that would be a beautiful reflection during the holidays of your tree with a comparable size collection of small framed mirrors on the other wall. If you still feel a need to fill the floor space, look around your home and see if you've just "stuck" something that you really would like to show off and put whatever that is there. Just make it easy to move for your tree. Mirrors add so much sparkle and fun to a room and it will reflect and bounce the light around as well.

If you don't find something you already have, consider a large, fun piece of sculpture. It doesn't have to be overly expensive and you may find a lot of really great pieces in your local flea markets or furniture stores. I have a great 6 ft metal sculpture of a cloisonné-like giraffe that would be perfect in spot like that and I think having such a great conversation piece so close to your entrance would be a wonderful addition to your home.
syncope
10 years ago
ok...color my face red...I just went back and looked at your original pictures and see that you already have a mirror collection in your dining area. Did not notice that before. So if you think you might have mirror overload with my previous suggestion, maybe paint those corner walls a shade or two darker and place your sculpture piece there. That should give it the impact you need. Though, I think I'd be fine with the one large mirror on the wall parallel to the dining room wall. Good luck and let us all know what you end up doing!
Laura Zinter
10 years ago
Full length leaning mirror. They look great reflecting wood floors and being near the entry, you can give yourself one last look on the way out. Also, it's easy to slide away when it's time to pull the tree out. I wouldn't do anymore bookshelves.
Debp
10 years ago
How about a colorful pouf on the floor and some large colorful art above? Simple to move when it's Christmas tree time and not that expensive.
Debbie Jackson
10 years ago
I would wait until I found something I absolutely loved and then would put it in the corner.
stillamistry
10 years ago
Debp do you know where those poufs are available?
dbmayfield
10 years ago
A large pot with plant material would be great
Sam Dewick
10 years ago
I'd also suggest a big potted plant and possibly a wall of pictures of the family.
vcolmone
Original Author
10 years ago
I'm thinking the potted plant is the most practical for us. Does anyone know a nice one that doesn't need a lot of light? The corner doesn't get much sunlight. And I'm not a huge fan of fake plants. Any suggestions?
dbh
10 years ago
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I think what are really beautiful and very elegant looking (and requires zero upkeep) are branches of curly willow in a beautiful big pot. Very organic, very minimalist, and would look striking in that corner-- almost like a natural sculpture. Florists will sell you cut branches, or nurseries will. And take one and stick it in the ground, and it will root for you-- and you'll have your own to cut in a year or so. Or, if you get tired of it, put them someplace else, or root all of them.
Ruth Felice
10 years ago
go for an assortment of your favourite pics in black white or bold unexpected colored frames
adobe7
10 years ago
since there are pictures on wall in entry and large cabinet with cubbies in adjoining room...all with the "square" shape, how about a tall, earthen style vase fountain? Gives life to area and a sense of calm between all the "activity" areas. Or, a not so tall fountain backed by taller greenery?
Lidia
10 years ago
Large mirror hung on the wall, a chest in front of it with a lamp to reflect in the mirror. Come Christmas time just remove the chest and the mirror will add sparkle to your tree. The big mirror will also add depth to the space. I have the same scenario and that what I ended up with and being happy. I tried lots of other "fillers" and the huge mirror and chest in front of it looks amazing!
Barbie
10 years ago
How large is your entryway? My thought is to remove the table in there because it seems to block the hall a bit. Might just be the angle of the picture though. I would then add a cabinet in the corner with storage in it that seems to pile up in the entry.
Sami Calado
10 years ago
Like the idea of a pop of color!
Cyndi S.
10 years ago
A tall artificial/very real looking tree/plant in dual colored greens would bee beautiful. Make roomm for a few long rectangleframed leaves. Very simple. Less is more. Frames will pop in black.
shamo1
10 years ago
Interesting how many opinions there are. I first thought of a Christmas Tree, no duh. Perhaps have a bar built in a triangle to fit the space tight, but on hidden wheels so you could move it for Christmas. Also, I do like the wine rack idea; you could put up wine, oils, vinegars, et cetera for color and interest. Some lighting to match.
jonathan3
10 years ago
Resist the urge to fill every space...keep it light.
houseatthelake
10 years ago
I see your entry way is nearby. Do you have storage for outerwear somewhere? You could put a dresser with nice mirror above. Could work for storing gloves etc., maybe have a charging station for cell phones etc. and a place to put all the charging cables.
User
10 years ago
I like the pouf idea suggested by Debp. Would be movable. Notice you have a doorway there. Can just see kids flying around that corner and slamming into sharp corners.
Joss and Main an on line store sell these in all shapes/ colors.
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Paris Flea Interiors
10 years ago
Not every wall has to have furniture or even art work on it. But I'm sure you feel the emptiness when you use that room. I don't know why but for some reason our brains or souls search for comfort in our environment. Try a large silk tree; ficus, evergreen or a palm tree depending on what part of the country you reside in.
User
10 years ago
Another new angle, on that corner. Somewhere to stand when you've been naughty.
kristylou
10 years ago
Not what you asked about but I love your wall color and media center!! How out of line would I be to ask to see the rest of the room just because I'm nosey? (You can tell me to buzz off LOL!)
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Distinctive Mantel Designs, Inc
10 years ago
How about building in white shelving about 16" apart 3" thick edge. Maybe with lights
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Mystic Valley Traders
10 years ago
A corner bookcase would look great there!
vcolmone
Original Author
10 years ago
Kristylou I would share pics of the rest of the room but it would be of our living room which we plan replacing everything in it but the entertainment center ASAP so its not much to look at :). I can dig up the name of the paint if you like.
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Galileo Construction Inc.
10 years ago
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Bonjour Maybe a coat rack.
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niccay
10 years ago
Something that is useful close
to the entry - to me, that would be a corner bench. love this idea ! Make it removable.
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Vent and Cover
10 years ago
Definitely a tall bookcase, the filler items don't need to be too intricate just stuff you find around your house, really. or even a potted plant. And change the vent cover ;)
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Paris Flea Interiors
10 years ago
A corner shelving piece would be perfect! And a tree?
cowgirl26
10 years ago
I would put a big plant or tree in the corner