HGTV's Nate Berkus Says Decorating This Area Of A House Makes It Feel Like Home

When it comes to interior design, it can be fun to make a big splash with decor. We're talking a showstopping piece of artwork, a color-drenched study, or a one-of-a-kind vintage dresser. But professional designers like HGTV's Nate Berkus knows that when you want to really make a house feel like a home, it's all about the little details. And there's one area in particular that Berkus likes to decorate to add that cozy, inviting feeling — the corners.

"I always pay attention to the corners;" the designer shared on Instagram. He added that "they're where a home really starts to feel lived in, with small details that make it yours." Whether you make a functional design choice (like adding a hidden storage solution to keep the space less cluttered) or a more sentimental one (decorating a corner with some family heirlooms, for instance), those smart, personal touches can help to make the space your own.

If you've forgotten corners in your own home design, you're not alone. Corners tend to get a bit overlooked in the decorating process, with more focus on decisions such as picking the right refrigerator or choosing the best paint color. You might think you've finished your project, only to realize there's an awkward corner in your entryway and something about the space just doesn't feel like home.

Thankfully, Berkus shared photos highlighting homey corners in his Instagram post, cluing readers in to the best tips for adding decor to an empty corner. One shows a relaxing corner outfitted with a comfy chair, an end table displaying some greenery and books, and decorative plates thoughtfully arranged on the wall to help bring the space together. Another shows a corner breakfast nook, complete with cozy bench pillows and an elegant display cabinet showing some stunning pottery. These corner designs aren't splashy or dramatic — they're just full of simple, intentional design choices that give homes both more style and that lived-in feel.

If you're looking to bring more character and function to your own corners, think about what you could add that would enhance the space and also make it feel like your own. Maybe a corner kitchen countertop could hold your favorite cookbooks and provide extra space for chopping ingredients, or a tall vase with seasonal blooms in the corner of a dark living room could bring a lovely sense of freshness to the space.