Wandsworth Basement ConversionContemporary Hallway & Landing, Gloucestershire
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Tuck it under the stairsIf you’ve run out of room for a small hallway seat, how about using the space beneath your stairs? Knock out the doors to that awkward cupboard you can never access properly and turn it into a seating nook instead. In this home, the designers have built a cosy bench seat with cushions, and installed some handy shelves above it. They’ve even incorporated a wall light, so the owners can use the space more effectively.
Keep up the readingReading a whole book – or several – in just a few days on holiday is a luxury for some. A reading nook like this one is the perfect way to encourage you to take a micro break in your day to keep up the habit. Is there a small corner of your home you can turn into such a spot? Perhaps a landing that could be enhanced by squishy floor cushions, a deep windowsill crying out for some soft padding, a comfy armchair that might feel like new in a different position or even a dedicated area like this under-stairs hideaway, complete with reading light and bookshelves. Now simply Google a list of books set in locations you might find exotic and start dreaming about your next holiday.10 brilliant ways to use wasted space in the hallway
Add a seatThis sloping space works really hard at packing in storage – there are the cleanly styled open shelves, but also drawers at the base of the space and a cupboard (on the right). And yet it also makes room for a comfy spot to read a book or to lounge while chatting on the phone. Old-school landlines were traditionally fitted in hallways so that the speaker didn’t disrupt whatever activities were going on in other rooms. It could be a nice idea to revive.A dedicated wall lamp helps to zone the space and provides light for the sitting area. You could equally buy a stylish clip-on lamp rather than wire one in.Shop all wall lighting >>10 wall lights that don’t need wiring in
Revive with a reading nookUnder-stairs space is often strangely shaped and probably a little murky. However, it’s the perfect spot for a hideaway with a purpose. Quite a lot of thought has gone into this neat reading nook, with its built-in shelving and comfy seat. Storage doors underneath provide a good space to stash items, the colourful fabric makes the space feel inviting and all-important lighting is provided with the wall lamp.
Weave in colourful cushionsUpholstery is one of the easiest ways to introduce colour and, in often-dark Victorian homes, it can add much-needed brightness to dimly lit corners. A brightly patterned window seat or under-stairs nook also adds depth and dimension to a plain interior. Natural materials, such as cotton and linen, lend a pleasing organic element to soften bold brights.
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