Reasons you need to do more with your bare bedroom corner

Bare corners in the bedroom tend to be sad, uninspiring dumping grounds. They are overlooked nooks with unfulfilled potential. But why not transform those desolate, wasted spaces into a new multipurpose bedroom space?

Monica Benavidez from Monica Wants It shares the reasons you need to do more with your bare bedroom corner.

REASON 1: Your bedroom corner currently has no purpose.

To fix this, consider function first and then decide what you want to use the space for long term.

Reading or relaxing. Kick your feet up with a comfy upholstered bedroom accent chair and ottoman.
TRY: Ellis Accent Chair with Carver Ottoman

Working. Don’t forget an accent cabinet with drawers for storing pens, paper and chargers. Working at night? Remember space for a floor or table lamp.
TRY: Inspired Accents Accent Storage Cabinet

Help getting ready. Use a bench to put things you don’t want to forget as you run out the door, and it will make it easier to put on your shoes, too.
TRY: Baxter Upholstered Bench

REASON 2: You’ve got the space, but you’re just not sure what fits best.

Pick your room and plan accordingly.

Spacious master suite. If you’ve got a big corner, go for elegant luxury! Pick a larger, cushier corner accent chair or consider pairing two upholstered chairs. Add an ottoman for a quiet area to enjoy coffee in the morning.
TRY: Nico Accent Chair

Kids’ room. Think minimal, yet fun. Try a small-scale upholstered chair for reading or a colorful ladder-back chair to double as a desk chair as needed. Remember to keep chairs lightweight in the kids’ room.
TRY: Soft Modern Occasional Chair or Cottage Road Spindle Back Chair

Guest room. You don’t need to go all crazy with your guest room. Stay more neutral and consider a small, modern chair without arms in a space that’s used less often.
TRY: Nilsen Accent Chair

REASON 3: You’ve got style but need another way to show it.

Mix and match. When pairing furniture together, find at least one common thread: color, size/scale, finish or pattern.
TRY: Addison Accent Chair and International Lux Round Side Table

Storage a-plenty. Even if you’re a minimalist at heart, get extra storage with a modern side table that allows for a basket underneath for extra storage space.
TRY: Soft Modern Round Side Table

Scale and shape. Pick pieces that complement one another. An armless chair nestles well with a round table, while a small pedestal table may look silly next to an oversized upholstered chair.
TRY: Harper Accent Chair with Inspired Accents Round Side Table

Visit Monica’s blog to see how she turned her bare corner from blah to beautiful.

READ MORE: How to Create a Beautiful & Functional Bedroom Corner

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