Most furniture is designed for straight walls, leaving corners awkwardly empty or hard to reach. These projects take a different approach: they make the corner part of the design. Some curve around it, some work beneath windows, and one even sends drawers sideways. The final two aren’t corner builds at all—but they solve the same problem: finding room for a growing collection. 12. A Walnut Curve Around the Bin This custom cabinet replaced shelves beside a home bar. Thin walnut strips were shaped over forms and vacuum-pressed into a smooth curve. The rounded front takes up less floor space than a square cabinet and avoids a sharp corner at hip height. It cost about $1,800 to build for a friend. 11. Storage Behind the Door Two shallow cabinets make use of a narrow wall strip: a closed unit for music below, and a glass-fronted display above. Painted plywood, a teak top, and a ceiling-high design keep it simple and easy to dust. Silicone bumpers soften the door’s contact—ideally, ins...
A backyard shed can be far more than a storage box. These ten projects transform simple structures into studios, retreats, practical storage spaces, and even a sauna. Each one proves that thoughtful design—and sometimes a little improvisation—can completely change what a shed is capable of. 10. A Client Shed with Custom Details Built for someone else , this polished shed shows how small decisions matter. Oval doors replaced impractical circular ones, while cedar roof strapping solved a problem caused by roofing screws that were too long. Careful material choices helped prevent mistakes before they became visible. 9. A New Parent’s Weekend Shed Built during paternity leave, this project was learned one step at a time. The foundation ended up slightly wider than the shed, allowing water beneath the sill. Instead of rebuilding, the owner sealed the seams and honestly rated the repair at “99 percent” effective. 8. A Lean-To Built Before the Baby Arrived This storage lean-to was driven by ...