B&A: Turning a Storage Nook into a Stunning Retreat

BEFORE & AFTER

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During the spring ‘22 ORC event, Tiffany of Abbott Abode transformed her reading nook and hallway area into an absolutely dreamy, cozy retreat.

This built-in bookshelf was already there when she & her husband bought their house, and it turned out to be very necessary due to the lack of hall and utility closets in this part of the house. So, Tiffany’s goal was to turn this storage area into to a cozy space with more visual interest where daughters could read and enjoy spending time.

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The very first thing Tiffany tackled was the hallway leading up to the nook. To give these tall white walls a bit of visual interest and flair, she added some DIY picture frame molding and chair rail. She made the picture frames with PVC lattice pieces and used trim pieces for the chair rail.

She taped everything to the wall to make sure they were all perfectly level, and then attached them with glue and brad nails. Lastly, she filled all the brad holes with wood fill, caulked all the seams, and painted the trim the same color as the walls. Voila—hallway successfully elevated.

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Her next step was to add wood pieces to bring the bookshelf to the ceiling. These pieces wouldn’t have to be weight bearing and just needed something to attach to, so she glued and nailed small support blocks on the ceiling just inside of where the panels would go. She fed the wiring for the lights through the panels and then attached them, and added trim to the top as the finishing touch.

Taking the bookshelf to the ceiling completes the built-in look and makes the space look much more intentional.

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The mid-tone dusty blue paint color, which Tiffany mixed herself, is absolutely stunning and makes the space feel both cozy and sophisticated. The hint of pink in the curtains pairs beautifully.

The finished room could not be more dreamy!

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