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Mere09
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Suggestions for a random "nook" in the wall
I need suggestions on what to do with this random "nook" that we have in our dining area. We had previously been keeping our alcohol collection up there, but I don't know....
Also, I was thinking about adding a shelf in there just to utilize more of the space. But again, I don't know....
HELP!
Here's the nook. I just painted the blond colored wood, white. Don't mind the painting mess.
And here's where it is in the house. It's an open floor plan. This is looking from the living room into the dining area, and the kitchen is on the right. The nook is above the high chair.
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Posted 1/27/11 2:08 PM  |
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Re: Suggestions for a random "nook" in the wall
I definitely think you should add a shelf. maybe you can store your wine glasses/martini glasses there? Or vases or other collectible type things that you might want to display? or picture frames!
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| Posted 1/27/11 2:14 PM |
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Re: Suggestions for a random "nook" in the wall
I'd probably shove some house plants there.
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| Posted 1/27/11 2:14 PM |
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PumpkinGirl
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Re: Suggestions for a random "nook" in the wall
Posted by speakthetruth
I'd probably shove some house plants there.
I was also going to say a plant.. or maybe a vase with some flowers.. maybe a free-standing picture frame on either side
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| Posted 1/27/11 2:18 PM |
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Mere09
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Re: Suggestions for a random "nook" in the wall
Do you think the nook was put there for a specific reason when they first built the house in the 50's? Or do you think it's just "decorative"?
I never understood why it's there and I HATE it! (DH loves it though...)
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| Posted 1/27/11 2:21 PM |
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Nik09
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Re: Suggestions for a random "nook" in the wall
Just a suggestion - I would paint the back and the 3/4 sides the color of your trim. I had shadow boxes like that all along my wall and it made such a huge difference in how it looked.
As for what to put inside, maybe layer it with a framed mirror (or a venetian style) add some candle stick holders (chunky) and maybe a cool statue or something. I'm picturing something very mantle like.
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| Posted 1/27/11 2:22 PM |
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Mere09
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Re: Suggestions for a random "nook" in the wall
Posted by Nik09
Just a suggestion - I would paint the back and the 3/4 sides the color of your trim. I had shadow boxes like that all along my wall and it made such a huge difference in how it looked.
Wow... I wonder how this would look. I just painted the trim white so you think maybe I should paint all the walls in the nook white?
Hmmmmmmmm.....
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| Posted 1/27/11 2:26 PM |
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randella
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Re: Suggestions for a random "nook" in the wall
I would put a shelf... Previous owners here had somethng *kinda* like that in the kitchen, I painted with my trim color and the inside the color of my sunroom, which is attached to the kitchen to tie it in. I use it now as a place for our dishes and glasses since we don't have a ton of cabinet space, rather than "display".
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| Posted 1/27/11 2:52 PM |
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Mere09
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Re: Suggestions for a random "nook" in the wall
Posted by randella
I would put a shelf... Previous owners here had somethng *kinda* like that in the kitchen, I painted with my trim color and the inside the color of my sunroom, which is attached to the kitchen to tie it in. I use it now as a place for our dishes and glasses since we don't have a ton of cabinet space, rather than "display".
We're definitely going to put a backsplash back there once we do the backsplash in our kitchen.
Your nook looks fabulous! 
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| Posted 1/27/11 3:51 PM |
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tourist
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Re: Suggestions for a random "nook" in the wall
I'd probably put a shelve & store cook books there, but you could also use it as open shelving like Randi did.
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| Posted 1/27/11 4:26 PM |
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Nik09
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Re: Suggestions for a random "nook" in the wall
Love the contrast in Randella's! It gives it interest.
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| Posted 1/27/11 6:44 PM |
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