In a busy home, everyone needs their own private space, somewhere just for them that caters to their individual needs. If you’re a bookworm, maybe a reading nook is just that spot for you. If that’s the case, then a comfy arm chair, good lighting, and soft accessories are just the way to create a relaxing oasis to take in your newest best seller (whether it’s a hard cover or on your tablet!). In the inspiration board above, we’ve designed two spaces, one for a more masculine reader, and one for a lady.
HIS READING NOOK
The handsome Meloni Arm Chair was the jumping off point for this space with its luxurious suede upholstery, nailhead trim, and modern wing back silhouette. When working with a small space, it’s important to choose furniture pieces that make a dramatic statement, because you only have so many opportunities in a small space to establish a complete look. After selecting the Meloni Arm Chair, we wanted a lamp that would echo the warm hues in the chair, while still providing enough task lighting to make this a proper reading space. The CAL Lighting Pharmacy Floor Lamp in Rust Metal was just the piece we needed. Its adjustable head proves quite functional, while its brass finish feels masculine and a bit vintage.
With our two most important items down, it was time to select some accessories. To create a real library feel, we wanted a dark and moody paint color for the walls, something that would create a very cozy ambiance. Glidden’s Walnut Bark (GLDN 20) offers the perfect amount of chocolate-y richness, balanced with enough taupe for a not-too-dark shade. Art can really give a space personality, especially when it’s a piece that really reflects the owner. The Crimson Accent I abstract painting introduces some caramel, oranges, and reds into this small space, a palette we played to with the Pendleton wool throw blanket.
HER READING NOOK
For a more feminine space, we chose an arm chair with an elegant rolled arm and airy linen upholstery, the Kenter Club Chair in Ritz Eggshell. To echo the subtle femininity of the club chair, we selected the Hampton Bay Polished Nickel Floor Lamp with Fabric Shade. These two pieces anchor this reading nook with a timeless appeal.
It’s only appropriate to amp up the shimmer and shine in a reading nook fit for a queen. A wooden sunburst mirror and sequined throw pillow do just that. For a soft hint of color, we chose the Garnet Hill Cotton Herringbone Throw in Island Blue. Behr’s Ballet White (#UL130-13) creates the perfect backdrop for this charming respite.
Inspired is an editorial curation of products from homedepot.com and our sister site, Home Decorators Collection – along with irresistible finds from around the web.
I need help, idea’s for some sort of lift. I am dis-abled & need help getting groceries, ect., up the step’s, to my home. In the past, I have used my dog leash, with a Bungee cord attached to it, then, once up stairs, I would pull up the grocery bag’s, I had on the Bungee hook! It has worked, for some time, but now I am having issue’s with my arm’s & hand’s. Any idea’s would be greatly appreciated! I am on limited income…Thank-you, Perian
Hi, Perian.
This sounds like a tricky problem. Your idea of using a bungee cord is pretty resourceful, though. It’s too bad that’s no longer working for you.
We have a whole bunch of smart people with great ideas who might be able to help you come up with a better way of getting items up the steps of your house.
I’ve posted your message over on our How-To Community Forums for our Home Depot associates and other clever people to see. Please click here to go there to see what they have to say.
If you can, please create a login name and password at the Forums, and then you can post a reply there with more details about your situation.
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I know a lot of people on the Forums would love to help you come up with ideas.
-Craig, from The Home Depot
Hi, Perian.
We’ve had a couple of people offer suggestions to help you with your problem.
Click here to see them.
But here is a summary:
A Forums member who posts under the handle Barginhunter suggested using two pulleys about a foot apart up at the top of the stairs. You could tie a strong basket/milk crate to the rope so that one is at the top of the steps, and the other is at the bottom of the steps. Put your groceries in bottom basket. Go up stairs. Put bricks or other heavy items until the groceries come up to you.
Home Depot associate George, who posts under the handle SteelToes actually designed a way someone could built a roller track on the stair rail, and you could then use a pulley system much like Barginhunter’s to move the groceries up the steps. SteelToes even drew out some sketches of how this would work. If you were to give him a little more information, he might be able to refine the idea for you.
Please go over to the online Forums to see SteelToes’ idea, and to tell us a little more about your situation, Perian.
And to anyone else reading this who may have some advice or ideas for Perian, we’d love to hear from you. But these comments have strayed way off topic from Caroline’s blog post about reading nooks, so we’d appreciate it if you’d chime in on the Forums (linked a few sentences above). Thanks.
-Craig, from The Home Depot