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Monday, October 15th, 2018
Whether that alcove in your home is that living room nook or that kitchen corner, that tricky area can actually help maximize any living space. You might not have given this tiny space much thought when you moved in but now that you see this unused area everyday, it’s just right to begin planning how to utilize it.
An alcove is often associated with period homes. These are often that space created when a chimney breast juts out of the center of a room. More often than not, these spaces are merely used as storage space – and there is nothing wrong with that. However, there is much more that you can do with an alcove.
This isn’t just the alcove that you might find in a home, neither is storage the only way to make sense of this extra area. Those awkward corners and that area under the stairs (yup, brings to mind Mr. Harry Potter) are all spaces that might have existed because of extensions or renovations.
Rather than ignore these spaces, though, it’s high time to get over the tricky part of the design process and to start the repurposing project.
Here are just some of the exciting ways to make smarter use of an alcove –
A Sleeping Nook
Alcoves can be hard to furnish especially when it creates a deep recess. If you prefer a more contemporary look, you can always go for a bed complete with overhead shelves. These shelves will house the extra bedding especially for that spot.
Use a wall sconce to illuminate this special zone.
Display ‘Em Books
One of the best go-to solutions when making sense of a living room alcove is to create a mini library in that nook. Just set up a small cabinet, shelves or a set of drawers and you already have a special spot where you can enjoy the latest novels.
Why Not a Dresser?
You can also measure up the spot for a nice dresser. The sky’s the limit in terms of choosing a dresser that you can use in that bedroom alcove. If you can even fit nicely into this alcove, then just set up a divider and it could easily become your dressing area.
Homework Zone
If you happen to have the fusion of a fireplace and a bay window, then you won’t be having any more difficulties in creating a special nook. This can be your work area and you won’t even have to worry about getting ample light because you’ll get all the natural light that you need.
Just take these Humphrey Bogart reading nook pieces. The red desk is all you’ll need to make this small space a noticeable part of the living room. Pair it with a neutral chair and you’ve created the perfect nook ensemble.
This traditional chair and accent table from Fine Furniture Design’s Humphrey Bogart collection will surely beautify that living room alcove.
Your Special Pastime Zone
You can still go for the traditional look by setting up a dedicated space especially for your hobby. That could become your knitting or sewing corner. It can also be the nook where you’ll place your vinyl record collection. Just add a lovely turntable, a plush chair, and a console table or desk and it’s the perfect spot to listen to your fave songs.
The Art Alcove
Another awesome way to make good use of that spot is to put a statement artwork there. You can even create your own gallery where you can hang multiple family pictures. Or you can just be bold and hang one piece that will surely be the focal point of the room.
So who says that alcoves are merely for storage? Now, you can create the look that you want with the functions that you need. All these smart designs should finally make sense of that long unused alcove.
The Uttermost Accessories Adoria Silver Wall Shelves 04113 come in sets of three. Just imagine how these will look in your living room or bedroom alcove.
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