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Upstairs landing and loft nook

last year

We have a nice light and airy first floor landing and attic nook - it feels like we have a great opportunity to create something different, but not sure how it should look or function. The nook is currently a storage dumping ground. We are open to anything.

We have a flat bit of wall over the stairs crying out for artwork/picture - but should it be 1 piece? Should we have a gallery wall anywhere else?

And what about lighting?

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Bridget Woods
Original Author

last year

Thanks for your ideas - excited to get started on a cosy reading nook / office space this incorporates both nicely I think …

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Sonia
last year
If there’s room you could create a reading nook/mini library with shelving or a bookcase and a comfy armchair with a floor lamp.
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Caldicot Kitchen & Bathroom Centre
last year
It is a nice size of nook, and bright with the window so certainly a reading nook with acres of bookshelves would work. There is probably enough room for a mini “office” space, if you have nowhere else for that (and if it is of any use/interest to you).
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User
last year
Where does the door inside the nook lead to?

I really like the reading nook and office space ideas, but maybe the space can better serve whatever is on the other side of the door.
Bridget Woods
Original Author
last year
Thanks - it’s a door that leads to a guest bedroom
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last year
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Then a reading nook with comfy seating makes sense, even as a micro living room for your overnight guests.
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Caldicot Kitchen & Bathroom Centre
last year
@Bridget Woods, that image is a great starting point to flag what could be achieved - the "two for the price of one" functions always add value, and that long, lounging area under a wide desk is a great way to maximise the space! I'd opt for full length upholstered seat cushion and lots of loose cushions to make it really comfy and have good storage underneath.

With care, you'll make a really top notch space that shouldn't cost the earth!
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My Bespoke Room
last year
Hi Bridget,

We had a client with a similar problem with their landing and we came up with this final design:

It was a great way to have a feature that wasn't too imposing and still felt bright and airy. They didn't want this space to have too many functions as it needed to still work as a functioning hall space.

If you would like our help with this space please book a free call with us to see how we can help.
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Caldicot Kitchen & Bathroom Centre
last year
Nice design, @My Bespoke Room - can you tell me more about the mural/wall art?
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My Bespoke Room
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Thank you @Caldicot Kitchen & Bathroom Centre! This gorgeous wall mural is called Pink & Green Vintage Forest from Feathr. The subtle pink hues complement the green and keep the space from feeling too cold and instead gives the space a cosier feel, especially when paired with this emerald green velvet chair.

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