Put the beach reads away; these comfy spaces are creating a fall reading list. What books do they suggest to you?

A well-designed nook can add charm and warmth to a room. Here are ideas for creating one that really works

Sometimes dreaminess is a single bench or a romantic table for 2 tucked amid greenery. See for yourself

No rude awakenings here. Start your day the gentle way, with a snuggly corner for noshing

The banquette where you sip your morning coffee can also make a cozy corner for an intimate supper or a game night

Goodbye, massive desk. Hello, floating ledges, nooks and hideaway workspaces as flexible as they are practical

Encourage a lifelong love of reading with inviting and cozy places where kids can burrow into books

Dark finishes and drab walls got the switcheroo, making way for springtime-fresh colors and kid-friendly touches

Banish early-morning darkness with a bright breakfast nook — even if a window is only in your dreams