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Fun Houzz: Create a Grown-up Hideaway to Escape the 9 to 5
We all need a little time out occasionally. Be inspired by these 10 marvellous ways to get away from it all – no kids allowed!
With the trend for open-plan living still alive and kicking, it can be easy to overlook the joy of a hideaway. Whether it’s a hidden office or a shed in the garden, this is the kind of space that invites you to step away from busy family life and relax, be creative or concentrate on work. A grown-up hideaway is usually dedicated to one purpose, be that reading, sleeping or movie watching and, while its dimensions may be diddy, it’s big on character, offering the kind of intimate vibe we remember from the cosy dens of childhood. Check out these 10 innovative spaces, where a grown-up can get away from it all… Even if it’s just to do some paperwork!
Work in a window seat
A great place to daydream, read or just gaze at the views, a window seat makes a lovely hideaway, particularly if, as with this reading nook, it’s accessed via steps and set slightly off the main living space.
A great place to daydream, read or just gaze at the views, a window seat makes a lovely hideaway, particularly if, as with this reading nook, it’s accessed via steps and set slightly off the main living space.
Head for the eaves
Combining storage, somewhere to lounge and plenty of natural light, this chill-out zone tucked up in the eaves is private and practical, making great use of an otherwise redundant space.
Combining storage, somewhere to lounge and plenty of natural light, this chill-out zone tucked up in the eaves is private and practical, making great use of an otherwise redundant space.
Retreat to the garden
This neat little cabin in the garden is where the owner often goes to nap after a long shift working as a nurse. It is decorated with Japanese and Far Eastern pieces, with a futon inside offering space for quiet and comfy relaxation.
This neat little cabin in the garden is where the owner often goes to nap after a long shift working as a nurse. It is decorated with Japanese and Far Eastern pieces, with a futon inside offering space for quiet and comfy relaxation.
Carve off a corner
This office in a London home is built across an awkward corner space, with sliding doors for privacy. A dedicated space makes dealing with paperwork and bills a breeze.
This office in a London home is built across an awkward corner space, with sliding doors for privacy. A dedicated space makes dealing with paperwork and bills a breeze.
Indulge your inner child
We adults like to play as much as our children, and creating a dedicated games room in your home provides the location for fun. A fridge – perhaps for beer? – and exposed brick walls remind everyone that this is a space for grown-ups.
We adults like to play as much as our children, and creating a dedicated games room in your home provides the location for fun. A fridge – perhaps for beer? – and exposed brick walls remind everyone that this is a space for grown-ups.
Build an outdoor room
An office in the garden gives anyone self-employed the illusion of going to work, and helps to keep home and work life separate, if only by a few metres!
An office in the garden gives anyone self-employed the illusion of going to work, and helps to keep home and work life separate, if only by a few metres!
Make for the mezzanine
In this converted 19th century dairy, there’s a large, open-plan living space on the ground floor, but a more intimate living area has been created on a mezzanine overlooking it, perfect for a nap or a quiet read.
Discover a selection of marvellous mezzanines
In this converted 19th century dairy, there’s a large, open-plan living space on the ground floor, but a more intimate living area has been created on a mezzanine overlooking it, perfect for a nap or a quiet read.
Discover a selection of marvellous mezzanines
Linger in the loft
Converted from what was unused attic space, this bright bedroom is also home to an armchair and bath, and is flooded with light from the large atrium window above. It’s the perfect hideaway at the top of the house.
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How do you create a hideaway in your home? Share yours in the Comments below.
Converted from what was unused attic space, this bright bedroom is also home to an armchair and bath, and is flooded with light from the large atrium window above. It’s the perfect hideaway at the top of the house.
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How do you create a hideaway in your home? Share yours in the Comments below.
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