Excellent question 👍 — because awkward corners and niches are very common in Delhi NCR apartments & builder floors (thanks to odd column placements, ducts, and room proportions). A good designer should see them as opportunities for smart storage or design highlights, not wasted space.

✅ Smart Ways to Handle Awkward Corners / Niches

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1. Wardrobes & Storage

L-shaped wardrobes in corner bedrooms.
Sliding shutters instead of swing doors (saves space in tight corners).
Corner shelves or pull-outs (Häfele/Hettich accessories).
Full-height wardrobes in niches with loft storage.

2. Living Room Corners

Tall floor lamps / planters to soften empty corners.
Corner bookshelves or display racks.
Mini bar unit or console with artwork.
Accent chair + side table → cozy reading nook.

3. Dining Room Niches

Crockery unit / buffet cabinet.
Wall niches with mirror & backlighting.
Concealed bar unit.

4. Kitchens

Corner carousels / magic corners to access dead spaces.
Tall units in recessed walls for pantry storage.
Appliance garage for mixer/toaster in niche.

5. Bedrooms

Study tables or dressing units fitted into wall niches.
Floating shelves in awkward corners.
Window seating with storage drawers in alcoves.

6. Bathrooms

Built-in wall niches with tiles & LED strips for toiletries.
Corner glass shelves or cabinets.
Tall slim storage for cleaning items.

7. Hallways & Entryways

Concealed shoe racks in niches behind panels.
Mirror + console unit to make space look intentional.
Hidden storage behind fluted/wooden wall panels.

💡 What You Should Ask Your Designer

Do you give custom storage solutions for awkward corners (not just standard wardrobes)?
Do you use corner accessories (Häfele/Hettich pull-outs, carousels)?
Can you design seating/décor features for unused niches?
Do your 3D renders show how corners are used, or just flat walls?
Will you design concealed storage in cladding/panelling?

⚠️ Red Flags

Designer leaves niches empty with a flat false wall 🚩 (waste of valuable space).
Pushes only boxy wardrobes without customization.
Doesn’t suggest hardware solutions for corner access.

✅ Pro Tip

Treat corners & niches as design opportunities, not problems.
In Delhi homes (where storage is always short), use niches for hidden storage + styling.
Combine function + aesthetics: e.g., bar in a dining room niche with mirror backlighting.

👉 Do you want me to prepare a Room-by-Room Guide for Niches & Corners (living, bedrooms, kitchen, bathrooms, hallways) with smart furniture & storage ideas so you can show your designer how to use every inch effectively?

How do you handle awkward corners / niches?