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配套颜色Homework haven. Interior designer Alison Johnston says that this San Francisco home office acts as a control center for the family. “Kids work on computers in open spaces, not in their rooms,” she says. The custom built-in desks are covered in green linoleum to provide a durable and cleanable surface.
A sun-filled window, a place beside a crackling fire and a cozy nook are all excellent spots in which to curl up for a long winter’s nap, no matter the time of day. Feeling warm, snug and safe is key to a relaxing nap. If lying in bed during the day doesn’t feel right, sprawl out on a comfy sectional, chaise or window seat instead.
In a Workspace It’s always nice to get away from the desk during the workday. A comfortable reading spot will let you stretch out and relax while catching up on a long report or during a casual work call. And in an open plan like this one, it helps integrate the workspace into the rest of the home. Here, Risa Boyer Architecture created a nook where the desk, shelves and large window seat fit together in a pleasing way. Takeaway: Cover the area’s ceiling in wood that matches the desk and daybed to warm the space and subtly define it.
You Want to Live Large in a Small Space Takeaway: Building in drawers beneath a daybed like this provides a handy spot for bed linens. If you live in a compact space, you know that it can be incredibly hard to fit in everything you need without feeling overstuffed. An interior designer can help you rethink your space, correct flow issues, solve storage problems and bring a serene and cohesive sense of style to a small space. The owners of a horse farm in Kentucky hired interior designer Barbara Purdy to transform a dark and dreary 750-square-foot ranch house into a light and bright guest house for visitors. One standout detail from the redesign is this special reading nook crafted to fit a twin-size mattress. It provides comfortable seating during gatherings and an extra bed for overnight guests, with drawers below for storage and shelves that do double-duty as nightstands.
Curate a Library Corner What could be better than curling up in your favorite chair beneath a toasty quilt on a crisp fall day, mug of hot cider by your side? Answer: Doing it with your favorite book in hand. Take on the role of home library curator and spend some time sorting through your volumes — you’re sure to come across a few treasures that entice you to page through them again. Roll out a thick rug near your bookshelves and make sure a comfortable chair and good reading lamp are nearby.
木纹外墙The reading nook contains a twin-size mattress for an extra overnight guest, and features built-in storage and reading lights. Just past the nook, the black door handle is the only clue that there’s a door in the wall of reclaimed snow fencing. It opens to a closet that houses the extra dining chairs.
Important Considerations Before proceeding with a library ladder project, make sure your space meets these four requirements. 1. Determine if there’s adequate support at the location you want to install the rail. If not, you’ll need to add it. Keep in mind that the rail needs to support not only itself and the ladder, but the person standing on it and the torque created by that person’s movement. Klint Peacock of Bartels Doors, who represents MWE brand ladders, says that if you’re mounting onto wood cabinetry, as shown here, you don’t need additional support because the unit itself is already solid wood.
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