This is our busy time of year, when things start to get a little crazy and we're pulled between friends, family, work, holidays...etc. In the middle of it all, we try to carve out some time alone. Lately we've been fantasizing about a reading nook. We found a great set of step-by-step instructions for creating one on Wiki How. Click here for tips.
Some of our favorite ideas:
• Find a spot in an alcove, corner, or even a closet.
• Rearrange furniture to open up a small space for your nook.
• Choose a comfy chair.
• Stock a side table with a notepad and pens.
• Make space for a glass of water or mug of tea.
• Make sure you have adequate reading light.
• Use a table lamp, floor lamp, or sconce.
• Place your nook by a window for daytime reading.
• Make it cozy with a blanket and throw pillow.
• Screen your reading nook from the rest of the room.
• Keep the nook apart from a central furniture arrangement.
• Hang a curtain or use a folding screen to partition the space.
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I turned an awkard space into a multi-functional reading and laptop nook.
Since the nook is off-set from the living room, I was able to run the wiring for the audio and video systems through the wall to the nook area where I wall mounted the components. The internet access is wired to this nook as well.
I made a built in stereo cabinet by making a simple hinged door frame from squared wood trim covered with a sturdy but airy white fabric (like speaker fabric) and capped it off with a poured concrete countertop. I made a hole in the countertop to allow any cables or wires to be put through.
The wall above the nook was then shelved out with steel brackets to blend in with the concrete. White wood boards were then ripped to fit from Home Depot and we primed and painted them with 2 coats of a nice glossy white enamel.
One bonus is that the nook has a southern exposed window which holds all of our herbs so when we are working at the nook there is a nice smell from the herbs.
I have a light underneath the first shelf that I would like to put on a dimmer and would also like to add a wireless router to finish the tech setup.
I would like to make it just a little cozier by adding some sort of a cushy chair or stool.
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Beautiful, Art! I love the herb garden.
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That is so nice! Really awesome!
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Thanks!
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Does anyone know where to buy the round ottomans in the picture?
Thanks
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