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| A small bay window nook is transformed into a home office for two with a built in desk and white Panton chairs. (above) |
Unless you live in a castle or mansion (my dream), the concept of maximizing space usually comes into play when decorating a home (my reality). The question is…what should one do with small odd size spaces? Lots of people just leave these spaces empty or put a chair and small table in them and call it a day.
I say…why not make the most of those odd shaped spaces in your home?
Here are some tips:
1. Embrace the odd shape – Don’t fight against it…if you have an unconventionally shaped space, do not fight against the odd lines or strange foot print…embrace it. Be open to changing your ideas of how a space should look or be used.
2. Use built ins – An odd shaped space usually means that most regular furniture will not fit. Use cabinetry that can attach to walls…furniture that becomes part of the architecture.
3. Define the space with a little drama – Use wallpaper, tile, a bold rug or some sort of accent to define the odd shaped space. Why not show off your ingenious use of space? If you can figure out how to cleverly use a difficult space, you should celebrate it and set it apart.
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| Small white kitchen squeezed under a staircase. (above) |
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| A strangely angled wall is turned into a cute laundry room with zig zag tile backsplash (above) |
Which of these spaces is your favorite? I like the laundry room and the kitchen…clever use of space!
Happy Friday!
xo
Coco
P.S. COME SEE ME IN HIGH POINT! – Am off to show off my COCOCOZY rug collection again! Am leaving tomorrow morning for a whirlwind trip to High Point, North Carolina for market. I’ll be doing a meet and greet at the Capel Rugs showroom…talking with designers, buyers and press about the COCOCOZY collection of rugs. If you are going to High Point Market, please stop by the Capel Rugs Showroom at Market Square on Sunday, October 20th between 10a-2p to say hi. I would love to meet you in person!
P.P.S. Been a long week…slept on a bench two nights…can explain later! 🙂 Welcome to my world!
Photos: Buckingham Interior Design; Johanna Ekmark
Love this. Inspiring!
Love the light in the laundry and kitchen. Clean lines and the pop of color in the tile..very nice!
Such great ideas — it was really helpful. Thanks!
Love the panton chairs!!
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I too live in a ‘square living dining kitchen loft space’ which is odd – there are many doors to get in and out of the living area – and it was a challenge to find the right configuration. I find this entry inspiring and my own place was a challenge so – goes to show you what a little imagination can do!
Elena – http://www.ideainteriorsmtl.blogspot.ca