Corner Shelves: A Smart Small Space Solution All Over the House

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Carrie McBride
Carrie McBride
Carrie is a former Apartment Therapy editor and the original editor of Apartment Therapy Media's first site for kids: Ohdeedoh. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two kids..
updated Oct 3, 2023
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The corners of our homes often go overlooked and underutilized, but, especially if you’re short on space, stake a claim on this space with some corner shelves. It’s an idea you can truly use anywhere in your home to gain storage or to put some of your collections or art on display. Here are a trove of inspiration photos from different rooms around the home showing off how serviceable and attractive corner shelves can be.

In the Living Room

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Source: Shannon’s Soothing Mix of Styles on Apartment Therapy (Image credit: Adrienne Breaux)
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In the Kitchen

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Source: Emily’s LA Kitchen on Apartment Therapy (Image credit: Emily Han)

In the Dining Room

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In the Bedroom

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Source: Taylor & John’s Peaceful Echo Park Perch on Apartment Therapy (Image credit: Taylor & John’s Peaceful Echo Park Perch)

In the Nursery

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Source: A Modern, Beach-y Nursery on Apartment Therapy (Image credit: Laure Joliet)

In the Bathroom

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Source: Gail & Chil’s \Dead (Image credit: Jacqueline Marque)

In the Mudroom

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In Any Unused Corner!

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