NOOK SMART

Neglected corners can be transformed into places that enhance the way we live

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Everyone needs a space that feels like theirs alone. “Somewhere that encourages stillness and reflection – however small – can have a huge impact on how you feel in your home,” says interior designer Suzy Hoodless. “Having a corner that invites you to slow down is a gift.”

In Suzy’s house, that place is a library, and not the grand, dusty room lined with thousands of leather-bound books that might spring to mind, either. “When we first moved in, the room was a transitional space between the sitting room and kitchen, used for storage and overflow,” she says. “Over time, I realised it was the perfect spot for a library.”