“Hang artwork, add a chair, or incorporate a mirror to create a reflection. The answer to decorating corners is all about sight lines—what do you see when you look that way, or what do you see from the corner looking out?” — Drew McGukin, interior designer
“Awkward corners are the best places to create cozy seating areas for curling up with a book or coffee. I recently designed a master bedroom with a turret, making it feel isolated from the rest of the room, so we created a comfortable seating area with a sheepskin rug and chairs.” — Allison Babcock, interior designer
“I use corners in kids’ rooms for furniture pieces that provide storage and organization.” — Katie Ridder, interior designer
“We see a lot of underutilized corners in kitchens. Instead of concealing them, we like to expose these areas to make them more accessible.” — Maureen McDermott, interior designer
“A great floor lamp, a tall plant, or a vertical sculpture can immediately create the illusion of height and dimension.” — Tamara Eaton, interior designer
This article appears in the May/June 2021 issue of NYC&G (New York Cottages & Gardens).