In any home, there will be dead spaces. Spaces around and below windows, behind doors, and around corners can create awkward areas that can be tricky to design. Today we identify dead spaces of your house and how to disguise them.
It could be the way furniture and accessories are arranged or the design of the house that creates unattractive empty spaces. No matter how many times you rearrange the furniture, some dead space will always remain, especially those caused by the house’s structural build.
However, by using such space to store stuff, display decorations, and placing furniture and other space fillers, your home will appear more put-together and properly decorated.
Dead space around and below windows
· Cozy up the bay window
We adore bay windows because of how they flood the room with light and how lovely they are to look at. However, as you strive not to block the window with furniture, the space around the window might easily be wasted. By adding cushions, pillows, and a throw blanket to that space, you may turn it into a comfy reading nook. Imagine curling up with a mug in your hand, reading your favorite books on a lazy summer morning…dreamy.
· Curve out a work-from-home space
You can transform the unused space in your house into a stunning home office. Fit a home office desk and enjoy a beautiful view with excellent lighting as you work.
Problematic walls
· Turn tiny walls into accent walls
It can be aggravating to have short blank walls that end in the center of the room. They are either too short to fit against furniture or make your room feel claustrophobic. If you still want to display your frames on a gallery wall, this is the place to do it. You can layer picture frames and add narrow floating shelves to exhibit those lovely accessories.
· Disguise shallow closet-like spaces with a highlight
Painting over an imperfection is sometimes the best way to cover it.
Shallow closet-like niches can also be used as accents or focal points in a room. Use a distinct, usually bolder color to create a stark contrast between the space and the rest of the room.
Corners
· Add extra sitting to corners with accent furniture
For living spaces, furniture is the ideal corner space filler. You become weary of sitting on the main sofa and want a more comfortable seat. A nice love seat, armchair, or ottoman can fill in the gaps in a corner and provide additional seating. For added personality, add framed artwork on the wall above.
· Add a breath of freshness with a sizeable plant
If you have empty corners, large house plants should always have a place in your design. Set a palm, Norfolk Island pine, or fiddle leaf fig in a corner where it won’t be overbearing or vying for space with other items.
· Light it up
Lamps are lovely practical elements that give flair to a room while also brightening up dark corners. Lamps in a corner, whether a small table lamp on a décor stool or a small console; or a large floor lamp, could be the final touch your room needs to feel more inviting.
· Use it for storage
Use the space in the corner to store extra decor and children’s toys. Install corner shelves and complete with complementary organizers such as woven storage baskets for streamlined storage.
· Get rid of the void with a mirror
A large mirror will help to fill the area in the corner. It may also reflect light into the room, making your room appear larger. The mirror is an accessory, but for more glitz, you could have it in a bespoke frame. To dress it up more, place a plant or a lamp in front of the mirror.
· Spice up the end of your hallway
Accessorize the end of a long hallway to entice people into your home. Even children will find it less frightening. Use wallpaper, a console table, and a mirror, wall art, or the console’s top to complete the look. Even if the main parts of the house are completely ornamented, having empty spots in the house might make it feel under-decorated or under-furnished. Get imaginative and combine two or three space fillers to complete and refresh your decor.
