Use the corner sensibly – 20 ideas for what could fit there

Making good use of space is very important, especially when it comes to small apartments. There is an unexpected amount of space in the corners, which can be filled optimally with a little creativity. Tables, cupboards, corner furniture and shelves with unusual shapes help you get the most out of inconspicuous corners. Take a look at our space-saving ideas and think about how you can make good use of every corner in your apartment.

Find a place for the standing mirror in the corner of your bedroom. Mirrors visually enlarge the room - an effect that can even be emphasized with appropriate lighting. Install coat hooks on the wall next to it and always have your things at hand.

Lying quietly by the window and reading a book - that's what you call real relaxation. Place a soft sofa near the window and you will have a cozy reading corner as a result.

Corner furniture is a classic solution. Choose a corner bench and gain extra space in the kitchen or living room.

Transform the boring empty corner of the room into a stylish relaxation spot with a hanging chair. Choose the design, size and material of the hanging chair that would best suit your taste and apartment. Add a few soft pillows and textiles for more comfort.

You don't actually need much to create a cozy reading corner. Arrange some colorful, soft floor cushions in the corner where lots of natural light can enter and you're done.

Precisely crafted shelves are one of the best ideas. They offer just as much space as the cupboards, but they don't look bulky and cumbersome and are also cheaper in comparison.

A variety of corner shelves are available on the market, which unfortunately can sometimes be very expensive and at the same time it is not at all certain whether they will fit. Instead of investing a lot of time and effort searching, you can make a shelf yourself with a little craftsmanship.

Anyone can build a shelf themselves. You need materials and tools that can be found in every home. If you don't dare to saw the wooden boards yourself, you can contact your local hardware store and have the boards cut. For example, this corner shelf is made from an old door.

An original idea is to transform old ladders into an accent in the interior. Ladders are multifunctional and can be used both as shelves and as cloth holders. The old ladder becomes a beautiful and practical decoration and at the same time the corners in the room don't look so empty and boring.

You can even build a small corner shelf yourself. Store all the things and small items that you often need there. This means you always have everything you need at hand.

Organize all papers and books on a corner shelf with a desk. With such a piece of furniture you have an incredible amount of storage space, everything is in its place and at the same time the room looks spacious.

Instead of a window sill, place a small shelving system under the windows. You can arrange beautiful decorations on it and store books and other things inside.

Use the corner of the room to give your bedroom an irresistible atmosphere. Hang a mirror on the wall, place a matching side table in the corner and arrange candles, flowers or other decorative elements on it.

Extra space is always needed in the kitchen, while, in contrast, the space next to the window very often remains empty and unused. The smart solution would be to put a corner cabinet in the corner. If you paint it in a cheerful color according to your preferences, it will be a real eye-catcher.

If you have a spacious bedroom, then take inspiration from this design and convert one of the corners into a walk-in closet. You can divide the space with a bookcase for extra space or with a sliding door.

The fireplace gives the room a very pleasant, wonderful and cozy atmosphere. With a fireplace in the corner, you don't have to miss out on it.

All you need is an empty corner of the room, a canopy and a few cushions in matching colors to create a play and reading area for your children. Don't forget to decorate the corner with colorful accents and toys.

This firewood stand fits exactly into the empty corner next to the fireplace. With such a practical design, you always have organized firewood available.

Create a nice, cozy cozy corner for your pet's bed. Pets feel protected in corners, so this is the right place for them. A practical idea is to mount shelves on the wall for food or hooks for leashes.

Compensate for the small space in the hallway with the right corner furniture. A corner wardrobe looks neat and takes up little space.