Corners are the most underused areas in a home — but they don’t have to be. With handcrafted solid-wood corner shelves from Timbit Wood Design, you can transform any empty corner into a purposeful, warm and stylish feature.
Whether you’ve installed a pair in your living room, kitchen, bathroom or hallway, here’s how to style them so they look beautiful and serve your everyday needs.
1. Start With a Hero Piece on Each Shelf
Begin with one stand-out item to anchor each shelf.
This could be:
A plant with trailing leaves
A ceramic vase
A candle
A framed photo
A unique ornament
Because your shelves are handcrafted with visible grain and warm tones, keeping one main focal point lets the wood shine.
2. Add Practical Items You Use Daily
Corner shelves are perfect for storing things you want easy access to — without cluttering surfaces.
Depending on the room, try adding:
Kitchen: mugs, spices, jars, small bowls
Bathroom: skincare, rolled towels, candles
Bedroom: books, small trinket box, essential oils
Living Room: small speakers, remotes basket, coasters
The sturdy, chunky Timbit construction makes the shelves ideal for real, everyday use.
3. Pair Items in Odd Numbers for a Balanced Look
Interior stylists swear by using odd numbers — groups of 1, 3 or 5 items look more natural and polished.
For example:
1 plant + 1 candle + 1 small ornament
1 framed photo + 1 ceramic bowl + 1 stack of books
This keeps the shelves from feeling cluttered while still looking styled.
4. Mix Heights and Textures
Your solid-wood shelves already bring warmth and texture. Compliment them with:
A tall vase next to a smaller candle
Matte ceramics + glass jars
Soft greenery + chunky wood grain
Books laid flat under a small decorative item
Layering textures creates depth and makes the corner feel intentional and cosy.
5. Keep the Bottom Shelf More Practical & the Top Shelf More Decorative
This is a simple but powerful styling rule:
Lower shelf = things you reach for often
Upper shelf = decoration or lighter items
This keeps your space functional and prevents heavier items sitting too high.
Examples:
Bottom: skincare, books, jars
Top: small plants, candles, framed prints
6. Use Corner Shelves to Solve Space Problems
Timbit corner shelves are particularly popular with customers because they help fix tricky layout issues:
✔ Small bedrooms — create extra storage without taking floor space
✔ Bathrooms — perfect for toiletries when counter space is limited
✔ Hallways — a great place for keys, diffusers or small baskets
✔ Kitchens — display cups and spices in a warm, rustic way
Their chunky design means they feel purposeful, not flimsy — ideal for real, lived-in homes.
7. Showcase the Natural Wood
Since each Timbit shelf is handcrafted from solid wood, let the material be part of the décor.
You can do that by:
Choosing lighter accessories that contrast with the grain
Leaving small pockets of empty space
Using warm-toned objects that complement the finish
When the wood is the star, the whole room feels warmer.
Final Thoughts
Corner shelves are one of the easiest ways to add beauty, warmth and function to your home — especially when they’re handcrafted from solid wood.
A pair of Timbit Wood Design corner shelves turns an empty, forgotten corner into a styled, useful feature that feels cosy, tidy and thoughtfully designed. All it takes is a few intentional accents and the right balance of decoration and practicality.