Our room of the week is a actually more like a nook rather than a room, more specifically a study nook. A study nook is a great option for creating a usable space with additional storage without requiring an entire room to create it. We love study nooks as often feature materials are used to create added texture within a space such as timber feature shelving or bench tops. Study nooks are also a great feature in small homes that don’t have additional space for a full home office.
Where to put your study nook?
A study nook can is a great place to store books or display ornaments, plants or photos. Study nooks are a great addition to a room. They can be added to a number of different rooms including lounge room, bedroom or even off the kitchen. Utilising space under a stairwell is also a great place to put a study nook.
Do you have sufficient space and storage?
Some of the aspects you may want to consider is the amount of space you have available and if it will be sufficient to create a functional study nook or home office. In addition, you may want to assess how much storage you will require, such as a cupboard space and filing drawers. Hiding away your study nook is a great way to hide mess and clutter with large doors.
Study nook as a feature
Study nooks don’t have to be ugly or messy, they can be great features within the home. Adding floating shelves is a great option within a study nook. Floating shelves have been very popular particularly in wood grain materials. Feature handles or knobs on the doors or drawers are also a great feature, which, has become popular on much of our study nook cabinetry.
Finding the ideal bench height
Finding an ideal bench height can be difficult, however, choosing an adjustable office chair can help accommodate this issue. However, consider the space a large office chair may not suit. In small spaces consider a stool which will neatly fit under the desk.
Lighting
Creating an area which is well lit for your study nook is essential. Keep this in mind when you are designing your new space, as there is nothing worse than staring at a computer screen without sufficient lighting.
Please find below a few examples of some study nooks and home offices we have created.
