kamerhoek

Kamerhoek is a Dutch term that refers to the interior corner where two walls meet inside a room. It is a basic element in room layout, construction, and interior finishing. The word combines kamer, meaning room, with hoek, meaning corner.

In standard construction the interior angle of a kamerhoek is typically 90 degrees, a right angle, in rectangular rooms. In rooms with non-rectangular plans or where walls are not perfectly plumb, the angle may deviate from a true right angle. An internal corner describes the inside point where the two walls meet, while an external corner is the outside edge formed by the outer surfaces.

Finishing and detailing of kamerhoeken include skirting boards or baseboards, plaster or drywall corner beads, and mouldings to create clean, durable edges. In plasterwork, angles are formed and reinforced to prevent cracking; in drywall, corner beads help maintain sharp profiles. Some designs use chamfers or rounded profiles for safety, comfort, or a particular aesthetic.

Practical considerations of the kamerhoek influence furniture placement, lighting, and acoustics. Corners can create dead zones for layout but also offer opportunities for built‑in storage, alcoves, or recessed shelves. In acoustics, room corners are often treated with bass traps or other treatments to manage low‑frequency energy and improve sound quality.

Related topics include interior design, architecture, carpentry, and room acoustics.