join | what's new
Home Site Map Crafting Ideas Family Fun Parenting Home & Garden Holidays Funbook Forums
Your online source for free family fun, craft projects, parenting advice, and more...
Tell a Friend or Two
Cratfs & Fun
Kid's Crafts
Kid's Recipes
Holidays
Family Fun
Our Experts
Ages & Stages
Education
Home & Garden
Just For You
Parenting
Fun Stuff
Pets
Humor
Games
Message Boards
Photo Gallery
Blogs
 

Craft Supplies



 
Nice Nooks

nook shelf in kitchenMoving into a new house is always exciting! An older house, though, already has a history and cozy details within that say 'home' even before moving the furniture in. With foresight, this kind of character can be planned into a new house or a remodeling project.

Some inclusions that make older homes 'cozy' are arched doorways, decorative window trims, and crown mouldings at the ceilings. A nice nook can say 'home' as well.

A nook is a cuddly corner in which to share treasured old family photos, a favorite collection of antique do-dads, or an area for seasonal displays. Consider the hall closet that reaches to the ceiling. Often the shelf inside above remains unused because it is difficult to reach. Why not design the closet to be 72 to 84 inches tall, with a ledge above to be seen in the foyer as we walk in? It could include a finished wood top, decorative edges, and uplighting to accentuate the display items of your choice. If you don't like to dust, consider encasing the nook with sliding glass doors.

A nook can be shallow shelves built into the wall behind the range to house spice bottles. Or, it can be a similar shelf tiled in around a tub for a shrine of candles. A kitchen with a corner sink offers the opportunity to build a ledge behind the faucets, into the corner and reaching to the sill of garden windows. What a wonderful area to nurture an indoor herb garden!

A friend chose to close in her porch and remodel it as a den with a tongue and groove pine ceiling. The room was backed by the foyer closet, with the area above the closet built as a nook for the den. With the touch of a small picket fence and some garden items, the nook creates a bright, casual atmosphere. [Pictured above]

When planning your new home or remodeling project, don't forget the look of nooks. Planning such an area or two can create the cozy and inviting feel you want in your finished home.


About the Author
Written by: Annette Clark,Kitchen Designer, Madison, Wi USA http://www.cozykitchens.com

Did you enjoy this article? Rate It! | Tell A Friend

 

Coming Up

Summer Fun!

Summer heat is here. Whether you are looking for fun crafts, great recipes, fun family activities or travel tips, you'll find it all here. Here are a few examples to get you started...

More Holidays...

Free Newsletters
your email address:

Recently Added
New Stuff

new on familycorner.comMissed the last couple of newsletters? Haven't visited for a while? This section highlights articles and crafts that have recently been added to FC...


Coming Up


Beach Kit


Cheesecake Berries


Fireworks Flowers


Cake Balls
We Recommend
FamilyCorner Photo Gallery

Did you know that FamilyCorner has its own photo gallery? Did you know that YOU can upload your own photos to it? That's right, and it's completely free!

Here are some of the fun benefits of sharing your photos in our FC Gallery:

  • Send your own photos as an e-card
  • Watch slide shows
  • See beautiful sunsets and other great scenic shots
  • Brag about and share pictures of your loving pets
  • Share photos of your children and grandchildren
  • Create your own individual album and post in category albums
  • Keep your favorite pictures organized online
  • Rate images of other members
  • ...more!
Join us in the FC Photo Gallery. It's completely free to use, just another fabulous reason to be a FamilyCorner subscriber.

Start your own album by visiting our free gallery today!

Family Podcasts

Hosted by Caroline & JacquieFamily Matters Radio
FMR is a nationally syndicated radio program developed to help you live your best life, hosted by Caroline & Jacquie. No rants and raves - you get enough of that from your kids. Choose a segment below to begin listening!


 
FamilyCorner.com Magazine
OUR FRIENDS
Craft Supplies
Family Stickers
Letter Stencils
Main Street Mom
She Knows
Amanda's Craft Blog
MORE GOOD STUFF
Newsletters
Advertising
Services
Submissions
Media Opportunities
Link To Us
Shop
Feedback
Staff

POPULAR AREAS
Family FunBook
Forums
Kid's Crafts
Coloring Pages
Household Hints & Tips
Photo Gallery
Blogs
e-Cards
Reminder Service



Contact Us | Copyright Notice | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use/Disclaimer

Copyright © 1997-2007 FamilyCorner.com Magazine, Inc. FamilyCorner.com® is a registered trademark of FamilyCorner.com Magazine, Inc