Maximizing Space {Desk Nook}

One of the toughest obstacles in furnishing and decorating a new home is awkward nooks and niches. I myself had niches like the one pictured below in my home growing up, and it proved to be a delightful challenge in decorating and space planning a room.

http://www.theyellowcapecod.com/p/31-days-of-character-building.html

In my home we used these niches as reading nooks with an armchair and small accent table, etc. But as you can see, there is plenty of potential to get creative and maximize space.

Why take up valuable space in the main areas of a room, when you can utilize a niche for a built in desk or workstation? Or, you can take a more traditional take and install a window bench with a cushioned seat.

Take Care,

Leanne.

More Room For Play {Nursery Nook}

These days nursery furniture can get pretty big and bulky which can in turn eat up a lot of valuable space; this is especially true if you live in a smaller home or apartment.

With that being said, if space is limited (or if you want to maximize space for play time), why not create a nook for your crib?

http://acreativebeginning.net/2010/12/01/nursery-inspiration/

If you have an alcove big enough, that's great, otherwise you can take the doors off of a closet and paint within it, and dress it up like you see here with some soft lighting and place the crib inside.

Just like that you have a cozy little nook for your child to rest in, with the added bonus of additional space for playtime.

Take Care,

Leanne.