Build A Book Nook

Turn a chaotic corner of your place into a chill-out zone

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Do you have an awkward area of your home that has no real function and so has become a dumping ground? Don’t give in to the mess or buy furniture that doesn’t quite fit – turn it into a cosy cranny everyone can use. With a clever kitchen cabinet fl at-pack hack – plus a few pieces of plywood – you can build a seating, storage and shelving combo to suit any space. Use it to read, study or watch movies on your iPad – it’s the ultimate me-time retreat!

1 GIVE YOUR STRAY BOOKS and knick-knacks a home with a simple three-sided shelf ledge. Make them any length for anywhere – on a mantelpiece, sideboard, kitchen bench or desk.

2 A COSY CORNER CALLS OUT for a cuppa, but don’t create an obstacle with a coffee table – go for a tray instead. Use one you already have or turn plywood offcuts into this nifty beauty.

3 OLD-SCHOOL WINDOW SEATS had hinged lids and storage space inside. Make yours modern with easy-access drawers. They’re a great spot for beach towels, games and craft supplies.

4 STUNNINGLY STREAMLINED! Double windows give this nook a pleasing symmetry, while the low bench seat and ribcage shelves keep it open and uncrowded. Blue walls help zone the space.