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Before & After: Turning My Awkward Space Into a Styled Dream!

February 6, 2025 · In: Interior Design

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โ€œWhat do I do with an awkward space?โ€ If I had a dollar for every time Iโ€™ve been asked this, Iโ€™d haveโ€ฆ well, a lot of dollars! ๐Ÿ˜† But seriously, if youโ€™re struggling with a tricky corner, a weird nook, or a space that just doesnโ€™t quite workโ€”youโ€™re not alone! All of us have that one spot in our home that feels, wellโ€ฆ awkward.

For me, itโ€™s the area at the top of my stairs. Not only is it a narrow walkway leading to all the upstairs bedrooms, but it also has a soffit covering a support beamโ€”making it extra fun to work with (read: quite frustrating!).

So, how did I tackle it? Strategic styling, of course! I found a pair of slim cabinets on Amazon that were the perfect sizeโ€”not only do they look beautiful, but they also add much-needed storage (because who doesnโ€™t need more of that?). To bring life to the space, I added oversized artwork above the cabinets, which instantly made the area feel more intentional and cohesive.

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Next, I layered in tall cylinder vases for a bit of drama and some lush greenery to freshen things up. Shagreen boxes? Yes, please! Theyโ€™re gorgeous and functional, offering extra storage while looking effortlessly chic. For lighting, I went all-in: backlighting behind the cabinets for a moody, dramatic effect and a tall table lamp to warm up the whole space.

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And because texture is everything, I topped it off with a few carefully chosen accentsโ€”a moss-filled black bowl, a large decorative sphere, and a stack of books for that collected, layered look. Oh, and letโ€™s not forget the finishing touchโ€”a warm, beautiful rug to ground the entire space and make it feel cozy.

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So, if youโ€™ve got an awkward space thatโ€™s driving you crazy, donโ€™t stressโ€”thereโ€™s always a way to make it work beautifully! Itโ€™s all about finding the right pieces, playing with scale, and layering in elements that bring both function and style.

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