Make The Most Of Awkward Corners
Every home has them: odd little gaps and sharp angles that seem impossible to use. Rather than ignoring these spaces, here are a few ways to turn them into some of the most useful spots in the bedroom.
Turn a gap into a dressing nook
That narrow strip between a wardrobe and the wall is often written off as dead space, but it can become a proper dressing corner. Hang tomorrow's outfit ready to go, keep bags within reach, and use a few knobs or hooks for the pieces worn often. In a compact apartment or maisonette, where a full walk-in closet is rarely realistic, this kind of nook gives a similar feeling without needing extra floor space. It also keeps clutter off the bed and off chairs, which makes the whole room easier to live in day to day.
Build a bookcase that fits the angle, not the other way round
A corner does not need to be filled with a single bulky unit. Combining open shelving from EKET with the simpler, boxier shapes of LIXHULT lets the storage follow the shape of the room instead of fighting it. The mix of open and closed sections works well for Maltese homes too, since closed cabinets keep books and papers protected from summer dust and humidity, while open shelves are perfect for displaying plants, photos and the odds and ends that give a room character.
EKET cabinet with door, white, 35x35x35 cm
EKET cabinet w 2 doors and 1 shelf, white, 70x35x70 cm
EKET cabinet w door and 1 shelf, white, 35x35x70 cm
EKET cabinet with 2 drawers, white, 70x35x35 cm
EKET cabinet, dark grey, 35x25x35 cm
EKET cabinet, white, 35x25x35 cm
Let the corner itself become the art piece
Some angles already catch the eye before anything is hung on them, so it makes sense to lean into that rather than hide it. A cluster of matching frames placed across the corner, turning the wall itself, draws attention and gives the display a sense of depth that a flat wall cannot. It is a simple way to add personality to a bedroom in Malta or Gozo without needing much space, and it works just as well in a small townhouse bedroom as it does in a larger apartment.
Odd corners are rarely a problem once they are given a proper job to do. Maltashopper can arrange delivery to homes across Malta and Gozo for whichever pieces suit your space.