Awkward-shaped spaces can really puzzle the owners: what to do with such a room? Should I hide this shape somehow? Peculiar corners and uncommon dimensions can become a source of headache, but they are still manageable. Take a look at the tips we’ve prepared and I’m sure you’ll find a solution!
Use Color Strategically
Light shades, off-white, pastel will visually expand your room, which is essential if it’s small or narrow, darker colors will make it smaller but more intimate and cozier. Keep all your walls the same color in case you want to camouflage the awkward shape of the room. Work with color not only on the walls but also with furniture and accessories: bright accents will breathe life into your room without making it small.
The round shape is accented with the curved sofa and chairs plus a round rug. (via katepearcevintage).
This little and absolutely awkward nook is fitted with an upholstered bench and as the walls and the bench are matching, it seems bigger.
Have a curved landing? Highlight this shape with a matching bench, it will give you a whole seating space.
Embrace Unique Geometry
Don’t be afraid to show off the unique features of the room, on the contrary, make them shine! These lines make your space more personalized and one-of-a-kind, so you should embrace them. Have a triangular room? Highlight it with a matching furniture piece or artwork. Have a rounded space? Choose rounded furniture to repeat this curve. If you just have an irregularly shaped room, emphasize the asymmetry with oddly shaped mirrors, off-centered furniture and artwork.
The unique room's shape is hidden with the crispy white color and symmetrical artworks. (via havenly).
The decor of this awkward-shaped room is so eye-catchy and bright that the irregularity is completely hidden.
This curved wall is fully embraced with everything here: the curved desk, the curved bookcase and even the ceiling.
The creatively-shaped living room is done with a built-in curved bookcase, a slightly curved fireplace, and the curved lamp and rocker repeat the lines.
This large curved bookcase perfectly repeats the shape of the wall and takes over the whole space.
This jaw-dropping curved living room is highlighted with a matching curved sofa and a curved coffee table adds to the decor.
Choose Smart Furniture
As oddly-shaped rooms are often small or at least quite difficult to incorporate standard furniture, think of getting double-duty and just functional pieces. Poufs with storage space, corner shelves, window seats with storage, sleeper sofas and so on.
Use walls to attach bookcases and various shelves, this way you’ll save the floor space. Don’t overlook even the smallest corners as they can accommodate some functional piece, too.
The box window and unique architectural feature are played out well with a triangle reading nook.
This curved wall is highlighted 100% right: there's a floating bookcase of a matching shape.
The round shape of the house is repeated inside, with the curved concrete countertop and the next floor is also curved. (via archdaily).
Build in some bookshelves into the uniquely shaped space to get advantage from it.
This triangular home office is done with a geo-shaped desk that emphasizes the asymmetry of the space.
This unique built-in breakfast spot fully embraces the shape of the nook and looks very unusual thanks to it.
The shape of the kitchen is highlighted with a triangular bench on the side.
This arched space is filled with natural light and there's a welcoming seating zone to enjoy this light.
This awkward-shaped space features a lot of natural light, and the odd corner is done with a built-in storage unit.
This rounded space with a row of arched windows is accented with a rounded sofa and a round table.
This odd-shaped room is furnished right to provide storage space and get light from the window.
Incorporate Lights
Natural light is the most precious thing when we speak about light, so keep the window areas uncluttered and don’t hang too dark and too heavy curtains or at least open them. As for artificial light, choose pieces for a purpose: reading, highlighting or creating a cozy nook. Ambience, task, accent lights will help you to create a dynamic and welcoming space.
Don't be afraid to embrace the curved wall in your room: add a sofa that will repeat this line.
The shape of the sunroom is accented with a U-shaped sofa that gives a lot of sitting space and takes advantage of the shape of the room.
This curved sunroom with a row of windows gets as much light as possible, and neutral walls and light grey shades make it even more spacious.
The rounded space is turned into the dining zone with a view, and there's nothing around the windows not to spoil the view.
This sunroom with a dome roof and a chandelier is a living room, the height of the ceiling is highlighted with a chandelier.
Though not all the walls of the bedroom are regular, the same color of the walls make them look more standard.
This round sunroom shows a furniture layout that takes advantage from it and the curved floor lamp echoes with the shape of the space.
This lovely arched entrance is like a mini drop zone, and this architectural feature is a perfect way to separate the zones.
This odd-shaped room doesn't look too add thanks to the same color of the walls, the fireplace is the focal point here.
Create Focal Points
Focal points add style to the room and an oddly-shaped space needs one badly, too. It works especially well if you want to withdraw attention from the unusual shape of the room. Choose a piece that will be your focal point and highlight it with light. Arrange the whole space around this item or so that it would be seen well from all the angles.
This rounded sunroom with a sea view is so gorgeous that it doesn't require any special decor: just some furniture to enjoy this view.
The unique geometric shape of the bedroom is highlighted with matching MDF, and this is the main decor feature here. (via nordicdesign).
This geo space is done with a double-height bow window, and the sitting zone here makes it very welcoming.
Fill In Awkward Nooks
If you have really a small nook, for example, in a triangular room, and don’t know what to do, the best solution is a plant. A potted plant is always a good idea: it’s stylish and matches any interior adding coziness and a lively touch to it. Not enough light in this corner? Get a faux plant then.
The triangle bathroom is very minimal, and the shower space is fitted into the smallest corner.
The irregularly-shaped living room is styled so that there is much natural light, and the awkward nook is done with a hearth. (via apartmenttherapy).
The storage unit is very functional, and the smallest corner is decorated with art. (via homestolove).
The unique shape of the kitchen is highlighted with the geo shaped kitchen island. The smallest corner is styled with potted plants.