Getting Cozy: Nooks and Crannies
Why do kids love treehouses, top bunks, and secret forts under the staircase so much? Sometimes you just want a little space that's all your own, whether for reading a book, surfing the interwebs, tidying up the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, taking copious notes like Harriet the Spy, or curling up for a nap.
For those who want to share their small spaces, kitchen nooks, which became popular in the early 1900s during the Arts and Crafts movement, provide a comfortable space for small groups to gather and share. Here are some examples of some stellar little spaces, most carved out of space that would otherwise have been wasted. I've looked for cushy windowseats, tucked-away offices, intimate dining areas and any other great use of a home's special nooks and crannies.
For those who want to share their small spaces, kitchen nooks, which became popular in the early 1900s during the Arts and Crafts movement, provide a comfortable space for small groups to gather and share. Here are some examples of some stellar little spaces, most carved out of space that would otherwise have been wasted. I've looked for cushy windowseats, tucked-away offices, intimate dining areas and any other great use of a home's special nooks and crannies.
This harkens right back to my childhood treehouse ideal. I'm green with envy!
I just had to throw this groovy conversation pit in here. I've been trying to compile conversation pit images but I'm having trouble finding a lot of them here - if you have any links to images, please let me know in the comments section!
This kitchen nook is ideal as it is only partially built in, allowing a variety of furniture arrangements around it.
This great little stolen space in a kitchen can serve as a busy mom or chef's office by day and a fabulous bar at night!
The designer here did a great job of creating a bar area out of a little cranny with a big view!
This arrangement provides a cozy way to gather for an intimate dinner party. If you have a small bladder, don't sit in the middle of the sofa piece - I learned that one at one of my favorite restaurants, Food 101!
A work nook with a greenhouse glass view!
These built ins were very carefully considered. The full size bed is tuckedn in a nook so as not to distract anyone using the desk. Likewise, when you want a bedroom feel, the desk can be transformed into a bedside table.
I would be comfy as a bug in a rug in this lovely sleeping loft.
This is a wonderful little workspace that is up above potential distractions. There isn't even enough room up here for a second person to come up and bother the little worker bee!
This workspace is tucked away in a boat-like space.
This tidy work area is makes great use out of a tiny space that could have easily been wasted.
More windowseat love...
...and more windowseat love!