Back Me into a Corner Design
Corners are nasty places where you pile junk and complain of the wasted space. They are full of spiders and dust and cobwebs. They hold brooms and boxes and other things you wish you could forget. Don’t you think it’s time to liberate the corners in your life? You can start by calling them comfy nooks and creative crannies. Yes, with a little innovation, you just may discover your favorite corner in life!
Open Things Up a Little
What is all that stuff in there anyway? If you want to take control of the corners in your life, begin by emptying them. Pull out all those forgotten items and give them away or put them in the trash. Once you have a bird’s-eye view of your corner, you can begin to visualize the paradise it can become. The trick to utilizing this pinched little place is opening it up and organizing it. The possibilities are endless.
So, where is your little corner located?
The Den
Corners in dens are the perfect place for a comfortable chair and a cozy lamp. Give bookworms a place like this and you won’t hear from them for hours. Kids love corners. Fill one up with beanbag chairs and pillows and give it a name. The word “corner” can take on new meaning for your child. Instead of a place of time-out for behavior reconstruction, it can be a true getaway with invisible walls of privacy and little storage places for secrets and creativity. Bookshelves always fit into corners nicely, but they seem a little isolated. Bring them forward by installing a corner unit with bottom cabinets. This makes a good place to quickly stash toys when company calls. Corner cabinets hold lots more than regular ones, and since bookshelves aren’t very deep, you’ll still have easy access to all your items.
The Kitchen
You can’t find the ice-cream maker? Did you try the kitchen cabinet in the corner? For years cooks have complained about the wasted space in kitchen corner cabinets. Guess what? Somebody designed a carousel to go in that forsaken spooky place, and now it’s full of fun! You can store anything under the cabinet now and still have easy access. Just open the door, spin the giant lazy Susan, and your waffle iron and other small appliances are at your fingertips, without all the backbreaking searching.
The Bedroom
Does your little princess have tons of beautiful dolls that should be on display? Get her a corner curio to show off all her babies. Curios really brighten up a room, and the corner variety adds a new dimension. Corner wall shelves add great storage space without taking up any room. Add a few books and frills and you’ll find yourself glancing that way just to enjoy the pleasure of your own creativity.
The Bathroom
Sometimes bathroom space is limited, so be sure to put your corners to good use. Storage containers and corner cabinets can be installed to hold towels and linens. Adding mirrors expands the bathroom and makes it feel more spacious. Don’t forget to install a corner toy net in the shower to catch all the rubber duckies and tugboats when baby’s bath is finished.
Whatever your tastes in décor, there is a remedy for every corner of your home. Sketch out your ideas and get some family input. You may get more out of your corners than you ever dreamed possible.
To learn more about how to remodel to fit both your desires and your budget, call Joliet Cabinet at 815-727-4096 or e-mail info@jolietcabinet.com.