A fashion lovers dream, this gorgeous bedroom turned walk in closet boasts a wall lined with built in shoe shelves fixed below bag and hat shelves, above white built in dressers fitted with polished nickel knobs, and flanked by clothing rails while an adjacent wall features a nook fitted with bag shelves located above white drawers. It was in my inlaws basement from when my hubby was little, but they helped me refinish it and make it new a few years ago. Sep 19, 2012 closet turned reading nook this stair closet turned reading nook designed by lina from fancy frugal life is incredible. Sep 16, 2010 kym, the homeowner, had turned her sons closet into a private nook. Nov 08, 20 all a little reader really needs is a book, but a soft place to curl up, a light and maybe even a bit of privacy doesnt hurt. That was an easy task, but now for the process of turning the closet into a reading nook. Kym, the homeowner, turned her sons closet into a private nook. Converting a closet into a private nook thriftyfun. Unless youve already upgraded to an ipad, your book nook may be more of a tree graveyard than a romantic rainyday perch. Creating a special place just for reading in your home is a fantastic and tangible way to show your children how important books and reading are, and how much you value spending time with good books. During stopping points i could squeeze in a pedicure, swim some laps and possibly have a friend over for wine and some chat one evening. There is plastic grass on the ceiling, cloud pillows on the ground and a faux window with a forest scene.
Lina turned a small childsized closet from drab to fab, by transforming it into a small playhouse for her kids. I know a nook isnt suitable for everyones storage needs, but ive loved the idea and found its made my office space feel larger. With some careful planning and carpentry, she turned it into a reading nook for her son. My baby sister okay, shes 7 now, but much much younger. A fashion lovers dream, this gorgeous bedroom turned walk in closet boasts a wall lined with built in shoe shelves fixed below bag and hat shelves, above white built in dressers fitted with polished nickel knobs, and flanked by clothing rails while an adjacent wall features a. Well, we finally almost finished the process, and i figured id share pictures the only thing missing is this poster, which is on its way from london now, im not delusional here. Unique bedroom closets, oddsized closets and nook solutions. Book nook from palettes palette furniture is so in right now and this book nook corner is adorable and functional. Pin it i received this fabric from the ribbon retreat free of charge.
Secret, savvy study nooks 18 sep 2014 in this day and age where life is becoming more technologically advanced and less focused on paper, the need for a home office with 3 filing cabinets storing 5000 bills and records is diminishing. Turning an unused closet into a builtin reading nook. Jan 12, 20 im excited to share a guest post with you today that gives the details on a darling project that would be fun for any familys home. Turning a coat closet into a mudroomlike nook hooked on houses. As our christmas and new year festivities were faded into a dim memory, things carried on the way they always did in the picturesque penmarris covefor a while anyway changesbook two a penmarris story chapter previously i smiled as i turned over and spooned into abbys warm and cuddly back. Theres something so comforting and cozy about a small space set aside just for reading and daydreaming. But im already envisioning how, once our baby is walking, we can unhinge.
So go ahead, grab your beverage of choice and get ready to. Shelley, who blogs at the house of smiths, says they never used it for more than a dumping ground, so they opened it up and created a charming mudroomlike nook with a bench and storage for their young family to use. Regardless of how large or small your house is, living and playing spaces are at a premium when you have children. Designing a reading nook in your home can be the perfect way to transform an awkward or unused space into a cozy reading nook to curl up in. My son likes curling up in his saucer chair, or hiding under a play fort we have in the house id love to transform a closet into a reading nook someday, but itd be way too tempting to. Last month i shared our process of transforming our walkin closet into a baby nook. Now the little reader has a special place to go enjoy his books.
See more ideas about home, interior design and room. Lots of nook reading means lots of paper pages from lots of trees. Kenny squirted a generous supply of lotion into one of his palms and turned to apply it on the girl before him. Well, we are nearly done with every single room and today i want to share with you how to turn a closet into a bed nook. Then, typically penmarris, a cock crowed and i wasnt sure if he was early, late or. If you cant decide between turning your closet into a nook or a home office, do both. First task after cleaning up all those toys, of course. I had planned on closing off the bottom part, and making it look like a builtin bench, but then i realized it could be great extra storage. We are lucky that we already had this darling little blue armchair, which fit into the closet perfectly. We love it so much that we can never imagine moving. Jun 09, 2014 there are multiple ways to create a book nook by a window without using any hammer and nails. Good morning friends i am so excited to show you this reading nookplayhouse i have created for my kids in the closet underneath our stairs. The goal is for women to easily choose an outfit that they like every single morning, to wear a large portion of clothes from their closet, and to. All comes with a great cd of swedish who covers see who related albums in the discography section.
An unused closet is the perfect space for creating a private nook for crafting, reading, or play. Turn an underused closet into an adorable reading nook. So go ahead, grab your beverage of choice and get ready to virtually curl up in these 19 ohsoinviting reading nooks. What the nook consists of will partly be up to your willingness andor need to add certain things due to the size and shape of your closet, as well as your construction skills and ambition, but there are a few essential steps that will turn any closet into a wonderful little nook for learning and relaxation. I have a friend who has turned her front closet into a jewel of a mini cloakroom, with ralph lauren gold paint, a mahogany table.
I love the trend of repurposing kids closets as reading nooks. Jun 26, 2017 you see, we recently decided to move our twin girls into their own bedrooms, which put a whole bunch of changes into motion i had to relocate my office, which meant we had to relocate their playroom, etc. The ideas are utilitarian, comfortable, and downright adorable. If the sill looks wide enough to sit on, you can easily transform it into a comfortable sitting bench with a few cushions and pillows. Theres something that is really appealing about having a special place to curl up with a good book.
I am so excited to be back for another installment in the dr. This tutorial for an easy book nook mattress only took 45 minutes. And when i was done, the cutie patoot book nook was born shut the front door i love it. We recently moved our kitchen chairs into the dining room, so ive been searching for some new ones that would. Turn a small closet and go vertical as shown in this. He was astonished by how firm and hard her back was, feeling the strength of her back as he massaged the lotion onto her skin, rubbing it around her shoulders and down her arms, also muscular. I thought, no problem, id complete this project in an easy 2 days. We have a wonderful diy project thatll both use your closet to its potential and give you an adorable spot to sit down and catch up on some reading.
Jun 29, 2010 kym, the homeowner, turned her sons closet into a private nook. The goal is for women to easily choose an outfit that they like every single morning, to wear a large portion of clothes from their closet, and to be able to dress for their own lifestyles. Then, typically penmarris, a cock crowed and i wasnt sure if he was early, late. Turning a coat closet into a mudroomlike nook see that standard coat closet. You see, we recently decided to move our twin girls into their own bedrooms, which put a whole bunch of changes into motion i had to relocate my office, which meant we had to relocate their playroom, etc. If youre a real bookworm, add a few more shelves and turn the space into a mini library. Another great use for a small closet or odd nook is to transform it into a workspace.
How to turn a closet into a cozy book nook hello all im so excited to show you the fun little project ive been working on over the past week or so. Book nook with safe shelving if safely is an issue for. How to build your own reading nook mother earth news. I dont know about you, but for the every day mom who needs an easy access work space, but still needs to be with the kids or at least be near by, it was impossible having our office down the hallway and in its own little space. Right about here things starting unraveling and my excitement began to dwindle. The nook is a handy place for my filing cabinet and a sentimental trunk full of office supplies and notecards, and a perfect place to sit and sort paper work when my desk is too scary to approach. To be honest, i brought the idea to my husband not expecting him to actually want to do it.
Closet turned reading nook this stair closet turned reading nook designed by lina from fancy frugal life is incredible. What others are saying 65 wonderfully cozy reading nooks for book lovers is part of living room diy reading nooks designing a reading nook in your home can be the perfect way to transform an awkward or. Apr 07, 2014 why, turn it into a reading nook, of course. This is a page about converting a closet into a private nook. Jun 01, 2010 lots of nook reading means lots of paper pages from lots of trees. I love that this smallscale diy project looks fairly simple, and creates such a wonderful space. Jun 16, 2018 this tutorial for an easy book nook mattress only took 45 minutes. Hello all im so excited to show you the fun little project ive been working on over the past week. Our unused closet under the stairs which i never expected to spend time in is now transformed into a sweet, cozy book nook where we. Into the closet examines the representation of crossdressing in a w. Turning a coat closet into a mudroomlike nook hooked on. Im excited to share a guest post with you today that gives the details on a darling project that would be fun for any familys home. This week i am going to show you how to make a simple closet into a dynamite reading nook for your little person by making a simple, colorful curtain.
Mess can be made throughout the day and shut off at night to be forgotten. When i found the wallpaper, it seemed like a kiss from the angels. Also a great subject about an often overlooked area of the house, but one with such potential. May 18, 2016 this is a guide about converting a closet into a private nook. The who in sweden sweden this is a great book all about. Jan 11, 2015 the nook is a handy place for my filing cabinet and a sentimental trunk full of office supplies and notecards, and a perfect place to sit and sort paper work when my desk is too scary to approach. How to turn a closet into a cozy book nook from thrifty decor. Lindsay cisewski of style and dwell, her husband, and her 4yearold would agree. Read more about this incredible reading and play space for kids on the dos family. What the nook consists of will partly be up to your willingness andor need to add certain things due to the size and shape of your closet, as well as your construction skills and ambition, but there are a few essential steps that will turn any closet into a wonderful little. This is one of my favorite projects we have tackled in a while and avery is in love with it. Turning a kids closet into a play nook home guides sf gate. You can keep the door to make a secret reading hideaway or take the doors off to make small rooms seem bigger. How to turn a closet into a cozy book nook from thrifty.
See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. If youre lucky enough to be renting an older space, these wide sills on bay windows may be much easier to find. Learn how to turn a closet into a reading nook, sleepover bed, or a home office desk. A vintageboho closet reading nook the gathered home. If so, you are going to love these ideas for transforming your childs closet into a book nook. All a little reader really needs is a book, but a soft place to curl up, a light and maybe even a bit of privacy doesnt hurt.
Retractable doors are very handy as they can be opened up to portray a permanent study or shut closed to depict nothing more than a cupboard. Turning a kids closet into a play nook home guides sf. Whether your child is a toddler or a teen, these ideas can be adapted to make a small space reading ready. How to convert a closet into a baby nursery popsugar home. Jun 28, 2018 to get to the photos and skip the info, just scroll down to the office nook. We recently moved our kitchen chairs into the dining room, so ive been. To store extra volumes while still keeping them on display, place books on the top shelf of the closet. The fact that its new storage for half of his books is just a bonus. Turn it into a beautiful little reading nook with a build in bench, perfect for a little kids room. Kids closets used as reading nooks apartment therapy.
The nook was completed with a few framed pictures, a paper lantern light, and a white curtain in lieu of a door. You can tell the author is a wonderful who fan as there seems to be no details missing. If you lack space but not creativity, this headboard closet is an amazing idea. A closet turned modern chic space saving office nook reveal. How to turn a closet into a cozy book nook from thrifty decor chick. Kym, the homeowner, had turned her sons closet into a private nook. When i switched to a pure white daylight cfl bulb, the wall color immediately turned into the incredible rich pinkyorangecoral color i was expecting. Not my closet paperback january 2, 2017 by mr elliot s. I think it may be my new favorite room in the house.
Lifestyle blogger reess first book, based on the blog into mind, is a fun and practical guide to discovering ones personal style. Kojo designs gives a full tutorial for assembling a book nook from palettes so you can do it too. How to turn a closet into a kids book nook reading nook. They have a small rail that drills into the wall, and then the boxes slip easily on and off the rail. How to turn a closet into a kids book nook with images book. Closet reading nook for kids via dos family no space for a reading nook. If you have a closet you dont need or a weird corner you dont know how to decorate, turn that space into a personal sanctuary where you can snuggle up under a cozy blanket and take some time for yourself. Ill show you how i transformed this closet in a weekend. This can be as simple as adding a sturdy shelf with metal support brackets around 28 to 30 inches from the floor depending on the height of the person using the space to create a desk, painting or wallpapering the space, and then adding a chair, light and. So, public service announcement be aware of the color cast of your light bulbs, especially if the room you are painting gets little to no. If you love the idea of turning a closet into a reading nook, here are more diy versions. So, i ventured back to lowes for the 3rd time and purchased bead board to line the closet. Come on in, ill show you around living room studio just a peek. This was an easy decision for us because averys room has two closets we have no idea why, so we were happy to sacrifice one to.
Walkin closet turned into adorable playhouse with some building materials, great painting and some imagination. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and. If you had a tiny bedroom, you could build a bed in there, store clothes underneath, and buy a wardrobe for hanging clothes storage. Feb 09, 2015 8 closets that were turned into something totally different. I found these perfect little wall storage boxes in the bathroom section of ikea. There are multiple ways to create a book nook by a window without using any hammer and nails. This closet also held our security system, which we decided to move into a different location so it wouldnt be visible in the open nook. This is where i found i didnt know my own strength and ended up having to patch a larger drywall.
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