Collection by Norah Eldredge
A concrete-block wall and a built-in bench line the living room, where a photo by Robbins and a painting by Barry McGee hang near a Catenary chair by George Nelson.
The room also features built-in bookcases fabricated by Earthbound Industries and a vintage Sesann sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina.
A hallway ends in a built-in bookshelf and a banquette backed with brass.
They used a deep-black hue for the room’s cabinetry and built-in desk.
An elegant built-in shelf lies above the bed.
A wall of built-in shelving runs the length of the space, providing ample room for the residents' book collection.
The box-shaped balcony of this renovated farmhouse near France’s Chinon region uses oak built-ins to complement the home’s original timber beams. Photo by Jonas Ingerstedt.
Light filters through the apartment from both the east and west sides. The coffee tables are by Bruzkus Batek for komdo.co. Kim Layani designed the rugs.
A former
closet was transformed into a double-height library, complete with a reading nook and a rolling ladder from Spiral
Stairs of America. “That’s my
favorite part of the house,” says Dan.
“When I see Stella reaching for a book,
there’s nothing better.”
A bedroom occupies the top of each tower; a ladder leads to a sleeping nook and an east-facing window seat in the Sunrise suite.
One of the best bits about this Maggie's Center is that you never feel as though you're in a medical facility per se. When I first entered and found myself in this homey nook I figured I'd used the wrong entrance and missed the lobby or waiting room altogether. Not at all, it turns out.
Maximizing space is crucial in this densely populated city, and Djuhara put every last interior cubic inch to good use in his design, as Wisnu’s work nook attests.
A Wilfred armchair by Jardan is accented by pillows from Penelope Durston and L.O.T.S. Artwork is by Rachel Castle, and walls are painted in Waterworld by Dulux. Photo by Phu Tang.
Sam Shah and Anne Suttles asked architect Kevin Alter to renovate their 1920s bungalow in Austin, Texas, and add an addition, which contains a living area downstairs and an office upstairs. They tucked an office nook under the stairs; the Eames chair is a hand-me-down from Shah’s father.
Key to the space-efficient floor plan is a strategically placed set of recessed areas, includingthe sleeping nook and writing desk.
A cozy reading nook fits underneath the stairs, saving floor space in the 1690-square-foot home.
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