How to choose corner furniture

With room space coming at a premium, it's difficult to ignore the potential utility of the corner. Sometimes, odd room configurations make the corner the best place for keeping a television stand or display cabinet. Corner furniture should optimise the corner while serving the functional role of the furniture item. Read further for tips on how to choose corner furniture.

Configurations

Corner furniture can be configured in two ways. ‘L’ shapes are designed to fit into the corner and have arms which run parallel to the two walls. This configuration works well for desks since it provides more counter space and also differentiates different sections of the workplace. One section can be used for desktop storage while the other is free for work surface. Triangular shapes have smaller extents along walls and cut across the corner. They may be straight, faceted or chamfered or rounded. Triangular desks may be used as a small computer station.

Available styles and tips on selection

Corner desks Corner desks can quite effectively be used, particularly for computer tables. Choose an ‘L’ shape over a triangular one if you need more work area. If you choose a triangular one since it is more compact, include corner shelves. This helps to free up desk space which would otherwise be used for storage. Corner seating You could either choose a smaller seat size like a stool or Ottoman or go for a specially built corner sofa. Corner sofas may have an integrated table built-in the corner or a longer backless seat along one arm. The corner sofa with is advantageous since they customise sofas as beds. Corner storage Corners can serve as potential storage for audio video racks and stands, DVD cabinets, shelves or under-counter kitchen cabinets. When choosing corner storage, pay attention to the ease with which you can access items. Spinning trays are an effective style for CD storage racks and DVD storage racks since they allow easy access. Similarly, revolving circular trays stacked over one another can be placed under kitchen counters and are useful for storing bottles and jars. Corner display Triangular television stands are available with shelves or cabinetry. Corner TV tables and stands should address overall seating layout. You may also wish to display exhibits using corner shelves or cabinets with glass doors. There are some styles which optimise viewing perimeter by having faceted profiles. One good design tip is to choose the shelves so that they fit discretely in the corner and only the display shows up. You can do this by picking white shelves for painted walls or opting for glass. Choose corner furniture with due consideration to space optimisation, ease of access and compatibility with the décor.