What do you do with those empty little corners of your room? Don’t forget to take a look at them for possibilities.
Do you have a spot that you can add a little desk and chair to make it cozy and interesting? This is in our downstairs den and instead of leaving this corner empty, I added in a yardsale desk that was painted black. I did have a simple wicker chair here that you can see in the first pic, but recently upgraded and found this pretty snazzy number at Homegoods. And you know how much I love that place. Great way to add a little style to a corner and have extra seating too.
They had several fabrics in this style to choose from (they are meant to be dining chairs), but I loved the tight pattern of this leopard print and there is a hint of aqua in the background. The pillow, from Petit Coterie Etsy shop and the aqua Southern Living at Home vase are trade outs/gifts from former advertisers. Thank you both!
Gotta love that nailhead trim.
I stopped in Pier one and found these really cute wooden sticks for $3 per bundle, so I got 2 of them and they add some nice height to this corner along with texture. Wall color in here is Sherwin Williams Believable Buff, a great neutral with just a little golden/yellow tone. 
Texture is a very good thing to sprinkle around a room. Mix those textures up for much more interest in your space.
Think:
- Bamboo and wood
- Shiny seashells
- Nubby linen fabrics
- Gleaming silver or golden bronze
- Leather
- Rough vs. smooth
That’s what mixing up textures is all about and your space will be better for it.
Do you have an empty corner that’s just begging for a style makeover?
Rhoda, I love your corner! I just want to bring my computer over and sit a spell. You are always so inspiring! I thought your cute Pier I sticks had little “Valentine hearts” on them…Oops…from the close up picture of the sticks and vase, the little pods look like Valentines on a stick! Donna
What a timely (for me) post 🙂 Rhoda. I have a corner in my living room that is so unhappy and crying out for some love–you’ve given me some inspiration this morning–thank you!
Blessings,
Sindy
PS I thougt the same thing as Donna about those Pier 1 sticks–little Valentine hearts!
I have several corners in need of some coziness, and I love yours! That chair is really cute, I’ll have to check out the selection at Home Goods, one of my favorite stores also. Have a great day Rhoda!
Rhoda
What a cozy little place! The chair–Homegoods bonus–makes it!
Ah, yes, the dreaded corner!! We all suffer from them, don’t we? I love what you did … the chair is fun and perfect, and I love the height your new simplistic sticks add (oh, and the pillow is fab, too). Thanks again for the inspiration!! -Becca
You did a lovely job with the corner. It looks great both times around. The chair fabric is gorgeous!!
xoxo
Jane
Those sticks are fab!! Thanks for sharing!
Very pretty!
Hugs!
Kat
Love the chair! It is perfect! I adore nail head trim…
I have to save a corner in my den for my HUGE ficus tree to reside in the winter months. I have had it for years and years and it is getting really, really BIG! Another corner in my dining room is the home to the silk palm I got from you at your yard sale. I sat it on a little stool which lifted it up just enough and I love it there!
Have a great week!
Lou Cinda
In one corner, I have a bookshelf with a combination of books, framed photos and a plant on it. In the other corner, I just recently put my laptop desk and need to accessorize it a little more.
Thanks for the great ideas! Have a great week.
Your desk area looks just gorgeous. Love the new chair and your accessories are all stunning. What a great place to do a little work or just relax a bit. Love it . Hugs, Marty
I’ve seen those chairs, Rhoda, and have wanted to get one or two myself. I just don’t have a space to put them at the moment. It looks great with your desk! I’m with you on corners ~ especially if it’s an empty corner and my eye keeps going to it. That means something has got to go there!
I looooooooove the chair. I got a similar one for Christmas that I am going to post this week… just because it’s cute! Great little corner!
Great ideas Rhoda.
Thanks!
blessings
barbara jean
Hi! I like what you’ve done in that corner. Thanks for the tips.
Thank you for the inspiration, Rhoda. I have a tricky corner that I’m struggling with, so I needed so oomph to get me going!
Had to chuckle…”empty corner”. How about cluttered corners. Like, everywhere in my house. Home today for the holiday and spending it clutter-busting! Then maybe I can think in terms of having decorative and interesting corners.
Sigh. I doooo love the corner desk, very appealing to the eye, and functional. Makes me want to sit down and dash off a newsy note!
WendyBee
Rhoda,
You are so creative. I love what you’ve done with this empty corner.
Debbie
I have one empty wall that I just dont know what to do with lol I need Vern Yip,Im not a decorator lol.
Rhoda, I am another Home Goods addict! Did you find your burlap pillow there also? I am looking for some. Thanks.