Suggestions for shelves and chair for reading nook
nutty4style
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IdaClaire
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoRelated Discussions
Ideas for my little reading nook
Comments (30)I would utilize the back, smaller wall for the relaxing/reading/dreaming/watching the rain space~oh to be 8 again! Number 1, since she already has a bed in her room why go thru that expense? Number 2, sitting a further distance from the window strikes me as more appealing~hot, cold, glass, isn't a good combination. A crib mattress might be the answer to use on the back wall~the length could work and width shouldn't be a problem at all. Get it off the floor with a box-like structure, or make something like *this* using pallets(you can usually get them free!)I'm all about making things easy. A heavy duty glue/adhesive would secure the mattress/base together. It's such a cute space for a little girl to curl up~this little girl is green with envy! ;o) Here is a link that might be useful: *this*...See MoreDecorating a reading nook...HELP!
Comments (10)What a great reading nook! I don't think this room needs much help at all. You have a rug and curtains all set. You will eventually get a seat cushion. There is a lovely space for some art- no need to rush that- the right pictures will appear. I would start with some throw pillows that will work with the eventual seat cushion you buy. I would consider if the space could use a console table opposite the bench. A nice landing spot for some books and magazines and a cup of tea. Would some sconces look good on the wall with the bench? Maybe you could decorate the bench wall with a framed wallpaper panel (framed with moulding, not picture framed.) I am always concerned about where my head rests when there is a bench against a wall like that- so it limits art installation. But really and truly you have a great space. Don't rush yourself. It will come together very nicely....See MoreHELP! 5 Foot Wide, 11 Foot Long Dining Room & Reading Nook?
Comments (22)I think your best bet would be a very narrow table against the wall, with a couple of chairs. I’d do some searches like ‘eating table small room’ ... ‘eating area small apartment’ ... etc. Apartment Therapy might have some helpful articles, too. I like your thinking ... wanting to turn a challenging space into something usable. My first apartment was a “studio apartment” — I had only a tiny corner in the living room for an eating area. No window, just looking at an ugly wall. I think it could be a nice, charming space. And yes, I think a bistro set would work fine, too. Once you get whatever you decide, then see how/where a reading chair might fit in....See MoreCorner reading nook! Suggestions?
Comments (4)I am not a fan of using one chair of a pair over there. It looks to me that there is room for it across from its mate. Then, I would buy a smaller chair, with a higher back in a printed fabric for that nook....See MoreBeverlyFLADeziner
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