8. Rounded Corner Floating Units
Corners are notoriously difficult to decorate, often ending up as “dead” space that collects dust. By installing rounded, quarter-circle floating shelves, you can transform these corners into a design feature. These shelves soften the room’s profile and are excellent for displaying a single, impactful item. Because they are rounded, they don’t impede your movement through the room, making them a safe and stylish choice for tighter bedroom layouts. They also help to break up the long, straight lines of other furniture in the space.
How to Make
Buy pre-manufactured quarter-circle shelves. When installing, choose a height that feels accessible—perhaps right at shoulder level. Mount them using the provided hidden brackets to keep the look seamless. Style these corner units with a single “hero” piece on each—a trailing plant on the top one, and a vintage alarm clock or small stack of books on the lower one. This keeps the corner looking uncluttered and intentional, adding a soft, curved element to the structural corners of your bedroom.
Things Needed
- Quarter-circle shelving units
- Hidden mounting hardware
- Stud finder
- Trailing plant
- Vintage alarm clock
- Level
