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How To Make The Most Of Nooks
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Whether it\u2019s tucked into a corner or under a window, a nook can be a surprisingly versatile addition to your space. Here, we asked six interior designers why they\u2019re worth considering and how to make them work\u2026<\/p>\n
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Cathy Nordstr\u00f6m<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u201cThe sitting nook is a favourite spot in the house. I\u2019m a big fan of soft furnishings in a kitchen, if you have the space. It just makes the whole area so much more inviting. Our kitchen sofa is really deep and comfortable \u2013 I\u2019m just waiting for the morning when I find a teenager sleeping here after a night out!\u201d\u00a0 \u201cNooks are often used to transform tricky or undefined spaces \u2013 think of those corners or awkward areas that lack a clear purpose. Many homes have such spots, and adding a cosy nook can be a brilliant way to infuse them with character and charm. A well-designed nook combines both practicality and personality. This space was primarily intended as a study, but the client was keen to have it also serve as a small guest room. Since it couldn\u2019t comfortably accommodate a standard sized bed, we transformed a corner into a cosy daybed, creating a multifunctional nook that works well with the compact dimensions.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Tiffany Duggan<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u201cI love to use a smaller nook or window seat in projects where space permits. A smaller nook is so flexible \u2013 it can be used as a cosy reading spot or a place to sit with a coffee with a friend. They\u2019re also true space savers, because a built-in bench, unlike a chair, can sit flush against a wall. It\u2019s an excellent way of adding interest and making practical use of a dark corner. For durability, I recommend choosing a heavily patterned fabric \u2013 or an outdoor fabric, which can be easily cleaned. After all, the purpose of a nook is not to fret over sticky fingers or spilt drinks.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Octavia Dickinson<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u201cAs homes have become more open plan, more people are craving that small, calm spot in a house where you can just relax. In nearly every project I am working on, I \u201cAs homes have become more open plan, more people are craving that small, calm spot in a house where you can just relax. In nearly every project I am working on, I get asked to include some sort of nook. Nooks work in many different types of houses, from flats to old country houses. Some areas of the house immediately want to be nooks, and others require some outside-of-the-box thinking and perhaps reconfiguring. In this house, the window seats were always there, however the interiors needed updating and the fabric and wallpapers refreshing. Given the area looks out onto a pond at the front of the house, the owner was keen on keep it as a window seat and reading nook. Numerous rooms lead off this hallway, so the scheme needed to flow. We wanted to ensure enough light came through the windows, so we made the pelmet of the curtains the right height. We also wanted the window seat cushion to be comfortable but also keep its shape, so it was filled with feather-wrapped foam.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Melissa Hutley<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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“Nooks can be one of the most fun areas to design because every single inch matters. Plus, with a small space you can usually go all out \u2013 use that wallpaper you’ve always wanted to use for example, as you won’t need much of it. You can get maximum effect for minimum materials. Nooks are also flexible and can be incorporated into many different interior styles, and they\u2019re not necessarily limited to the size of the property either.\u00a0This nook was designed to create a calm place to read, chat and relax, so it needed to be soft and comfortable. This space was a contemporary garden room, so it needed to be flexible for homework, relaxation and house an extra bed for guests.\u00a0With\u00a0clever joinery, we were able to add in drawers underneath \u2013 you can never have enough storage.\u00a0The cushions along the back add colour and can easily be moved when it\u2019s used as a spare bed too.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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How To Make The Most Of Nooks Whether it\u2019s tucked into a corner or under a window, a nook can be a surprisingly versatile addition to your space. Here, we asked six interior designers why they\u2019re worth considering and how to make them work\u2026 Cathy Nordstr\u00f6m \u201cThe sitting nook is a favourite spot in the<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1219,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1218","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-home"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/instafashiongallery.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1218","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/instafashiongallery.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/instafashiongallery.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/instafashiongallery.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/instafashiongallery.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1218"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/instafashiongallery.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1218\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1220,"href":"https:\/\/instafashiongallery.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1218\/revisions\/1220"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/instafashiongallery.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1219"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/instafashiongallery.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1218"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/instafashiongallery.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1218"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/instafashiongallery.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1218"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}