A small white shiplap corner is decorated with wall accents and framed prints. Fresh greenery potted in a white pot rests on a warm wood stool placed in the corner. White walls brighten the space and dark wood flooring runs throughout.
30 Exciting Corner Decor Ideas to Breathe Life into Forgotten Corners.
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January 30, 2023
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It’s incredibly easy to ignore the corners when decorating a home. Forgotten places in a home that play host to the occasional spider or dust bunny. Small corner décor ideas don’t have to be complicated to be effective. Dedicate a corner to display a charming collection or keep it simple for a modern minimalist appeal.
Tall shelves adorned with décor or pictures are perfect ideas for the living room. Install floating shelves and take advantage of verticle space to breathe life into forgotten spaces. A simple houseplant or greenery is a perfect small corner décor to add some color and life to a room.
For inspiration, consider some of these carefully curated corner décor ideas to bring life to the neglected corners in your home.
02 of Mirror Corner Decoration Ideas for Living Room
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This timeless rustic farmhouse living room features a delightful corner decoration idea incorporating mirrors. Brightening up the corner, several wood frame mirrors reflect bright natural light streaming in from the nearby windows. Vintage furniture and a coffee table adorned with antiques occupy the center of the room. A large area rug defines the space and light wood flooring runs throughout.
03 of Modern Minimalist Living Room Corner Décor Ideas
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This modern minimalist living room corner décor idea features a tall corner shelf accessorized with various modern accents. Framed prints are mounted on the adjacent wall and a two-toned round pouf rests at the base of the shelving. Light walls brighten the space and light carpeting runs throughout.
04 of Modern Living Room Corner Décor Ideas
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This modern living room features a patterned armchair draped with a neutral blanket. A side table with white carnation blooms arranged in a vase rests near the chair and floating shelves adorned with accents occupy the corner. Large windows dressed with neutral drapes bathe the space with natural light and warm wood flooring runs throughout.
05 of Rustic Corner With Stacked Firewood
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A farmhouse living room with a rustic corner display featuring built-in shelves stacked with fresh-cut wood, fall foilage, and rustic fall accents. A light wall and white batten accent wall brighten the space and a wood-framed mirror reflects bright natural light.
06 of Christmas Tree Corner Decoration Ideas
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This small corner decoration idea features a tall skinny decorated Christmas tree placed in a white shiplap corner. A rattan collar surrounds the base of the tree and light wood flooring runs throughout. Soft filtered natural light streams in from an adjacent window.
07 of Small Farmhouse Corner with Ink Drawings
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This small corner plays host to this charming farmhouse décor idea. Framed prints and antique plates are mounted on a light cream wall. Fall foliage and rust accents adorn a warm wood table and a buffalo plaid blanket rests on a white chair. Light walls provide a pleasing contrast and soft light streams in from a nearby window.
08 of Rustic Small Corner with Farmhouse Door
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This charming small corner decoration idea features a rustic white door adorned with a wreath placed in the corner. White wooden window frames with chicken wire are mounted on an adjacent wall, and a scripted sign is mounted above. A rustic desk is placed in front of the corner décor and the light gray wall brightens the space.
09 of Farmhouse Corner Shelf with Rustic Décor
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A tobacco basket, greenery potted in a terra-cotta pot, and a rattan bag filled with magnolia blooms hung from mounted hooks complete this charming gardening farmhouse corner shelf décor idea. Light walls brighten the space and a black wall sconce is mounted over the shelf.
10 of Built-in Corner Shelf Décor Ideas
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This farmhouse living room features built-in shelving adorned with rustic accents. A desk accessorized with a lamp and antique globe is placed in front of a large picture window. A white ceramic vase filled with fresh greenery rests on the ledge of a large window adjacent to the shelving. Soft filtered natural light streams in from the windows and light wood flooring run throughout.
11 of Verticle Corner Shelves with Framed Prints
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Black floating shelves with installed lighting adorned with various accents are the perfect corner décor idea to brighten the space. The verticle use of the small space gives the illusion of height and the framed prints draw the eye. The warm glow of mini lights from the tree gives this space a cozy feel. A black chair draped with a white blanket rests near a frosted decorated Christmas Tree.
12 of Valentine’s Corner Décor Ideas
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Perfect for Valentine’s day, this corner décor features a white gliding rocking chair adorned with accent pillows and a matching ottoman resting on a plush white rug. Mounted on a white shiplap wall, a floating shelf accessorized with red and white accents and hooks adorned with baby cloths fills in the corner décor. Fresh red roses rest on a small side table next to the chair. A small window bathes the space with soft natural light and light wood flooring runs throughout.
13 of Festive Fall Corner Shelf Décor Ideas
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A charming light gray corner shelf is adorned with an assortment of pumpkins and fall decorations. Festive accents are mounted on the adjacent wall creating a charming fall farmhouse display. A vintage knitted blanket draped on a padded chair is placed in front and a rattan basket filled with accent pillows rests on the floor. Soft light filters in through a nearby window and warm wood flooring runs throughout.
14 of Kitchen Corner Décor Ideas
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A white subway wall displays light wood floating shelves mounted in the corner over a white countertop as the perfect décor for this small space. Framed art and various accents adorn the shelving. A rattan basket is hung from wooden pegs mounted on an adjacent wall. Dark framed windows bathe the space with bright natural light and fresh greenery is placed in the window.
15 of Minimalist Corner Gallery Wall
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This simple minimalist corner décor idea features tall greenery placed in a rattan basket that rests in the corner and black framed portraits arranged in a collage on the adjacent wall. Light gray walls brighten the space and light wood flooring runs throughout.
16 of All-White Nursery with Potted Tree
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A large window with natural fabric curtains illuminates this bright nursery. A black metal chandelier hangs from the ceiling above a white rug and white crib, with a matching white dresser sitting beneath the window. A potted olive tree in a woven basket is placed in the corner and contrasts with the all-white room.
17 of Elegant Farmhouse Corner Décor With Burlap Planter
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This elegant corner décor features a white antique console table adorned with a large branch with white blooms arranged in a large clay pot. A large wood frame mirror reflects soft filtered light from an adjacent window and a white couch draped in a white vintage blanket rests in the foreground. A small wood basket filled with fresh baby’s breaks rests in front of the couch and light wood flooring runs throughout.
18 of White Wainscoting Stairs with Wrought Iron Spindles
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White painted wood bench is seated under white wainscoting stairs finished with stained wood treads and white risers. The staircase is accented by black wrought iron spindles topped by a stained wood handrail.
19 of Toddler Room Ideas for a Small Space
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A small corner of this living area is transformed into a kid’s corner with the addition of a toddler project desk set, a storage cube for woven baskets of toys, and a featured wood-framed gallery wall. Floating shelves add storage space for kids’ books and small fall décor.
20 of Wall Corner Decoration Ideas with Copper Décor
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This lively wall corner decoration idea features an antique white hutch adorned with greenery potted in copper planters, white shelving adorned with accents and white cabinetry with a marbled countertop. Deep green tones of fresh greenery bring this corner to life. White walls brighten the space and warm wood flooring runs throughout.
21 of Delightful Shiplap Corner With Framed Mirrors
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This living room features white shiplap walls paired with a white couch and loveseat. Wood frame mirrors and rustic accents accessorize the corner of this living room. The white wall brightens the space and the mirrors reflect natural light from the nearby window. The neutral wood tone of the accents pleasantly contrasts with the white wall of the delightful farmhouse living room.
22 of Farmhouse Kitchen Corner With Glass Table
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A small dining room features a black metal table with a glass top and black chairs. In the corner, a tall white bookshelf adorned with antique accents rests near a corner adorned with rustic farmhouse wall décor and greenery. Potted greenery rest on the floor on either side of the bookshelf and warm wood flooring runs throughout.
23 of Rustic Living Room Corner Decoration Ideas
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This farmhouse living room features a brown couch accessorized with accent pillows resting on a textured area rug. A white console table adorned with rustic accents rests near the couch. A rustic wooden white farmhouse door adorned with a wreath stands in the corner. A large window with blind bathes the room with bright natural light and warm wood flooring runs throughout.
24 of Wood Floating Corner Shelves Against Grey Kitchen Backsplash
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A glass vase of pink flowers is set on a wood floating corner shelf against a grey kitchen backsplash. White crockery fills the second floating corner shelf. A golden mixer is placed on the light grey countertop on grey cabinets with silver hardware. A green wreath hangs above a small window.
25 of Laundry Room Corner Décor Ideas
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Various rustic farmhouse accents rest on top of a warm wood butcher block table against a white shiplap wall. Above the counter, a white shelf is accessorized with coordinating accents and décor. The verticle use of the space gives the illusion of height and a pleasant addition corner décor idea for the laundry room.
26 of Modern Small Corner Décor Ideas
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This modern small corner décor display features a wood shelf adorned with various accents mounted alongside an abstract wood frame statement piece. A small wood stool accessorized with a lamp, fresh flowers arranged in a clear vase, and a candle complete the modern corner décor. White walls brighten the space and neutral carpeting runs throughout.
27 of Simple Wall Corner Decoration Ideas
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A simple, small corner decoration idea featuring a vintage wood window frame is mounted on a white shiplap wall, with a ladder resting in the corner and a white padded chair situated in front. A rattan basket filled with accent pillows and the warm glow of a lit candle in a hurricane holder resting on an antique side table completes the timeless corner display. White walls brighten the space and light carpeting runs throughout.
28 of Patriotic Small Corner Décor Idea
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A white ceramic jug filled with an arrangement of red and white flowers and American flags resting on a black stool. Flanked by windows, this delightful small corner décor idea is the perfect addition to festive American home décor. A bright light illuminates the space and dark wood flooring runs throughout.
29 of Colorful Small Corner Décor Ideas
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This charming colorful corner display features a wood stove, antique wood ladder, and vintage framed décor arranged in a white shiplap corner, A vibrant teal rocking chair accessorized with an accent pillow adds a final colorful touch. White walls brighten the space and light tile flooring runs throughout.
30 of Entryway Corner Décor Ideas with Potted Plant
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This entryway corner features a tall ficus planted in a metal pot. Large round metal accents are hung on the light wall next to the door and a large framed print adorns the adjacent wall. Large sidelights bathe the space with bright natural light and a textured area rug lies on warm wood flooring.
