Angle shelves around the bend. Bookshelves that go 'round the bend make the most of a corner's storage potential. This creates a good spot in which to float a comfortable reading chair or chaise longue.
by Mary Prince 
Stretch a panoramic view. A desk in front of a corner window gets a vast, uninterrupted view.
by Bertram Architects
Nestle in a work area. A curved desktop counter gives smooth and easy access to file and office drawers as well as extra desktop space within arm's reach.
by Capstone Dwellings, Design-Build
Tucking an office chair into the corner takes advantage of space where cabinet drawers would have been knocking into each other and creates extra leg room. This strategy also works great in a small space or in the corner of another room, like a kitchen or an office. The cabinets provide enough storage space to keep the office mess tucked away.
by transFORM | The Art of Custom Storage
Add swivel chairs for a comfortable, versatile meeting space. When people dream of scoring that corner office, two sides with a view is what they are really after.
In this office, the desk and two comfortable chairs enjoy the corner views. Versatile swivel chairs let the lounger choose which way to face.
by mark pinkerton - vi360 photography
In this office, the desk and two comfortable chairs enjoy the corner views. Versatile swivel chairs let the lounger choose which way to face.
Take wall shelving up to the ceiling. This unique corner shelf by Jim Zivic corrals papers and supplies, using space all the way up to the ceiling. Extending the desktop to the corner adds work surface and allows the owner to enjoy the view out the window while hard at work.
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A combination of shelf units and floating shelves articulates this corner and gives the back wall an open feeling.
by Shari Misturak
Let two workspaces meet. This corner allows work partners to segregate their spaces.
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by Tracy Murdock Allied ASID See the rest of this home
This office for two makes the most of both corners. Maybe they flipped for the one with the better view!
by Highmark Builders
Angle in a desk. If you want to look out onto the whole office, nestle yourself into the corner with the desk facing out into the room. I also like this approach when a workspace is in the bedroom — you don't feel so imprisoned at your desk when you have a wide view of the whole space.
by Erika Bierman Photography
Angle shelves and cabinets into the corner behind the desk. This curved desk and angled built-in work well together.
by Causa Design Group
Add a comfortable chair. Corners are a great spot for an extra armchair.
by Laura Britt Design
Create a cozy space for conversation. In true tic-tac-toe fashion, sometimes circle takes the square. The corner can be a good place to meet in comfortable armchairs, and a circular table can tuck into the corner in between.
by Kathryn Waltzer
You can always place chairs and tables in front of corner shelves. Note the way this rug placement takes a cue from the corner.
by Cornerstone Architects
Install a fireplace. The worker bee in this room can enjoy the warmth from the adjacent desk; a lounger can enjoy the cozy view of the flames from the club chair across the room.
Conquering the Corner Fireplace
by Doyle Coffin Architecture LLC Conquering the Corner Fireplace
Choose hardworking furniture made for corners. Some desk units are made for corners, whether it's a large piece like this ...
by Habersham Home
Include a guest bed. If your home office doubles as a guest room, placing the bed in the corner is a great space saver. Also, having it in the corner makes it easier to transform it into a daybed, because there are two walls for throw pillows.
The danger in this setup is the temptation to take a nap in the middle of the workday.
by Adrienne DeRosa
The danger in this setup is the temptation to take a nap in the middle of the workday.
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