Styling awkward nook - London apartment
Initial thoughts are to create a reading nook but not sure how to do this. All ideas are most welcome.
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im_roze
8 years agoim_roze
8 years agoHi Amy
Love the idea for office space but the return wall is glazed (see pic). Don't think it can still be done?
shelleyuk
8 years ago
Amy Brook
8 years ago
Little one like this perhaps
Canyon Oak · More InfoHaving only a small portion built in won't look so bad from the glassed outside, then I'd see if a builder can cut a small opening into the wall on the right so it can serve as a little spot to put your cup of tea. Rather than put it centrally over the nook space I'd move it more forward, then pad out the corner with cushions. It loses a little symmetry but increases functionality and you can balance it with the pillows
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Also does it get enough light to read in? You might need to consider a small pendant light (single exposed bulb??) or little wall mounted light - depends what your style is.
Also perhaps consider a timber triangle shelf above, putting a over flowing plant (spider plants or ivy) would soften the look and make it cozy. You could also recess a light into the shelf which would be almost invisible
Buckingham Residence · More Infoor straight corner shelving which could display plant + books + curiosities.
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How soft/cozy and natural you make it depends on your style. I'm heavily into the french country look with lots of natural linen, timbers and mixed texture. But if you like a more streamlined modern look it's also easy to do this with floating shelves, clean straight fabrics/pillows, structured colours/decor.im_roze
8 years ago
sam irwin
8 years agoim_roze
8 years agoAmy Brook
8 years ago
Dan Mosera
7 years ago
PROjacklin55
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoHi - it's an awkward space so you could try 'blurring the lines' and adding a full length mirror so it looks like it goes to somewhere. We put an antique mirror into an alcove in our apartment renovation and it adds so much interest and depth to the room.
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7 years ago
Show Home on a Shoe String 2 · More InfoHi. If you create a series of shelves, perhaps decreasing in depth as they climb the wall, you could create a useful office space that won't detract from your living area. If you don't like the look of open shelves, you could alway add a door, flush with the balcony door. If the door had no obvious handle it would look as though the wall ends flush with the glass doors to the balcony.
Amy Brook