Nooks under stairs
Reading Nook Under Staircase Design Ideas
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Staircase landing features a built in reading nook with blue cushion and bookshelves.
Liz Mearns
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A small reading nook is located beneath a staircase and is accented with a rectangular gray floor cushion topped with a thin blue striped cushion and white and blue pillows.
Brooke Wagner Design
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Beneath a staircase, a cozy reading nook boasts a white built-in bench accented with a French burlap cushion and layered pink pillows positioned beneath hung children's art lit by a pink sconce.
Annette Tatum
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A winding staircase accented with stained wood treads and a stained wood handrail mounted against white spindles is positioned over a reading nook.
Bria Hammel Interiors
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Built-in reading nook bench under a white staircase boasting a lovely and vibrant white and green palm leaf print cushion.
Amy Sklar Design
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A curved built-in bench topped with kelly green cushions is fixed beneath a winding staircase and under white built-in bookshelves.
Bria Hammel Interiors
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Beneath a staircase boasting blond wood treads, a white shiplap reading nook is fitted with a white built-in bench.
Brooke Wagner Design
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A reading nook boasting a glossy black bench accented with emerald green and gold pulls and a zebra print cushion topped with hot pink pillows is positioned in an alcove beneath a staircase.
Skin Interior Design
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Beneath a staircase accented with blond wood treads, a white shiplap reading nook is fitted with a white built-in bench boasting storage drawers and a blue pinstripe cushion.
Brooke Wagner Design
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Recessed into a wall, a reading nook is fitted with a built-in seat topped with a black cushion located against a white board and batten trim.
Timber Trails Development
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Staircase landing features a reading nook with built in window seat bench accented with a block print black and white cushion lit by white shaded sconces and a gray Moroccan accent table atop a vintage rug.
Peter Dunham Design
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Blue built-in reading nook with blue bookshelves features drawers under a window seat finished with a blue chevron cushion and accent pillows.
Andrew Howard Interior Design
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Staircase landing features a built-in reading nook topped with white and beige triangle pillows under windows framed by white and silver stripe wallpaper on upper walls and board and batten on lower walls alongside a branch accent table atop concentric wood floors.
Brookes and Hill Custom Builders
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Custom built in shelves sit over a reading nook.
Emily Kates Design
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Cozy cottage boys room in an antique features a built-in reading bench under a low sloped ceiling flanked by black task reading lights and a built-in bookshelf.
Heather Hilliard Design
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Contemporary playroom boasts a bunk bed accented with a ladder and finished with emerald green velvet curtains situated under the staircase.
Jen Talbot Design
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A Moravian star pendant hangs in a foyer boasting a biege and gray trellis rug and a reading nook framed by white shiplap and fitted with a board and batten trim.
Timber Trails Development
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Custom light gray reading nook features pink pillows and built in shelves lit by a brass and glass swing arm sconce.
Emily Kates Design
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Beautiful staircase nook is filled with a built-in bench with beadboard back topped with tufted seat cushion and blush pink pillow illuminated by brushed nickel sconce doubling as reading nook.
James Thomas Chicago
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Window seat reading nook with drawers features a light gray cushion, pink pillows, built in shelves lit by a brass and glass swing arm sconce and a Serena & Lily dip dyed stool.
Emily Kates Design
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Rustic wood beams frame a reading nook boasting a built-in two-toned daybed flanked by white modular shelves and fixed against a wall covered in white and blue wallpaper finished with side-by-side art.
Bria Hammel Interiors
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A curved reading nook boasts a built-in bench topped with kelly green cushions placed beneath built-in bookshelves.
Bria Hammel Interiors
Under the Stairs Reading Nook
Published Last Updated / By Jessica 1 Comment
Jump to Tutorial Jump to Video PrintHave you ever wanted a reading nook? We love our new under stairs nook so much.
You could probably tell from our home library and our favorite books of all time posts that reading is kind of a big deal around here.
People frequently ask me if this reading nook ever gets used, and it always makes me smile because the answer is a resounding YES.
If the kids are home it’s a pretty safe bet that someone is in the reading nook… sometimes two or three of them!
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Reading Nook
From reading, to doing homework, to working, it’s a comfy spot to sit while still being surrounded by all of the action.
Bed Under Stairs
People also frequently ask if this is a bed, and the answer is yes. Our nook is sized to fit a Twin XL mattress. I wanted it to be a standard mattress size so that we didn’t have to special make a cushion which can be really expensive and hard to cover.
Not only is this spot the perfect size, but it fits our Beddy’s Bedding perfectly!
If you don’t already know about Beddy’s please check out this post ASAP: Everything You Need to Know About Beddy’s Bedding.
We love Beddy’s in any space, but it is especially crucial right here since the reading nook is right in the middle of our main living space. I love that the Beddy’s Bedding always stays neat and clean looking, but can still be removed to wash or used as bedding as needed.
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Under the Stairs Nook
Back to our cute little reading nook, let’s get to some frequently asked questions shall we?!
- How did you create this space? When designing our home our architect asked if we wanted a closet under the stairs or an open presentation. When looking into that further we realized we could do a reading nook (aka: bed under stairs) in that space.
We were immediately sold. Our cabinet guy built the drawers and the shelf in the back. - What is in the drawers? The drawers store blankets, computers/other electronics and some of our favorite board games. It has been nice to still have some functional storage here.
- Where are all the decor items from? The bedding is Beddy’s as detailed above. The blanket is from Saranoni, the reading light is from Amazon. The pillows, flowers, bookends and small green art are all from Home Goods. The large art was custom made for me by a friend.
- How often is the space utilized? To be completely honest this space is used WAY more than I ever thought it would be. I knew it would be a fun kind of novelty space, but I totally underestimated how often it would actually be in use. I would 1000% put one in if we ever build again.
Well there you have it. Would you ever put a reading nook under the stairs in your house?!
xo,
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- Under The Stairs Nook
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How did you create this space? When designing our home our architect asked if we wanted a closet under the stairs or an open presentation. When looking into that further we realized we could do a reading nook (aka: bed under stairs) in that space. We were immediately sold. Our cabinet guy built the drawers and the shelf in the back.
What is in the drawers? The drawers store blankets, computers/other electronics and some of our favorite board games. It has been nice to still have some functional storage here.
Where are all the decor items from? The bedding is Beddy's as detailed above. The blanket is from Saranoni, the reading light is from Amazon. The pillows, flowers, bookends and small green art are all from Home Goods. The large art was custom made for me by a friend.
How often is the space utilized? To be completely honest this space is used WAY more than I ever thought it would be. I knew it would be a fun kind of novelty space, but I totally underestimated how often it would actually be in use. I would 1000% put one in if we ever build again.
BEDDY’S DISCOUNT CODE!
Guess what friends??? We are so excited because Beddy’s is generously offering all our readers a 20% off discount code off your entire purchase! All you have to do is use the code PRETTYPROVIDENCE at check out. That is a pretty significant savings.Did you make this?Mention @prettyprovidenceblog or tag #prettyprovidence!
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Aluminum Stair Corner
Any staircase is a hazardous area. Therefore, when designing it in a country house, it is important to provide not only the height and width of the steps, but also their coverage.
Moreover, the choice of facing material and its edging must be approached equally seriously.
In public places, it is enough to emphasize the border of the steps with a yellow stripe drawn along the very edge. And in residential areas, especially those where small children and the elderly live, a special profile is required, securely fixed on each of the ribs. With the help of this simple, at first glance, addition to the stairs, you can simultaneously solve several problems. nine0003
- Mark the edge of steps to minimize the risk of tripping.
- Disguise unsightly connecting seams at the border of steps with risers.
- Protect protruding edges from chips and other damage that is inevitable during active use.
- Evenly distribute the pressure load on the surface of the steps.
- Prevent slipping and injury.
- Collect street dirt brought on the soles of shoes. nine0012
- Emphasize the style of the structure, in harmony with the materials used in its manufacture, whether it be tile, wood or metal.
Types of aluminum angle
Since the scope of tasks is quite large, it is rather difficult to find the optimal corner profile. And this despite the fact that the construction market is replete with relevant products. There is a soft and hard edging, with a smooth and corrugated surface, plastic and metal - made of stainless steel and brass. nine0003
However, over the past years, the leader in sales is the aluminum corner for stairs, which is presented in two versions: mortgage and invoice.
Mortgage. This is a profile with a concealed stair fixing system based on lintels that are "sunk" into the concrete. Because of them, these metal products can be called a corner only with a big stretch, since they have a P-, T-, C- and F-shape.
According to experts, corners are designed exclusively for use within the walls of the house. And when it comes to the feet of a porch or terrace, they can do harm, provoking the destruction of the cladding.
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- Firstly, this is due to the peculiarities of the installation, which requires the lintels to be immersed in the concrete layer between the finish and the base. And since the coefficient of linear expansion of the materials is different, deformation and rupture of the seam occurs.
- Secondly, there is a high probability of rain and melt water leaking even into the meager gaps between the profile elements and the base. Turning into ice when freezing, it increases in size and damages the integrity of the structure. nine0012
This is a traditional L-shaped profile with an open fastening system using dowels or self-tapping screws. It consists of two shelves of the same or different widths, which are connected to each other at an angle of 90 degrees. The absence of jumpers facilitates installation: just cover the edge of the step with a corner, fix it with hardware and seal the seam.
This aluminum stair corner is considered universal and is used everywhere - both inside and outside the house.
Only in the open air it is desirable to edging the rib not with a single piece, but with several, leaving a gap between them for water to drain. nine0003
In addition, an aluminum corner with a corrugated surface in the form of convex grooves is chosen for outdoor use. Another option is the presence of special grooves designed for attaching 1-2 rubber inserts. with anti-slip effect.
Corner for edging internal stairs can be completed with a niche located on the top or side of the product. It is created specifically for laying LED strip in order to highlight the contours of the steps. To protect against mechanical damage, the backlight is covered with a matte acrylic screen. nine0003
Every year there are more and more unusual models that differ in design and functionality. One thing remains unchanged - the high quality of the aluminum corner for the stairs:
- low weight, which allows not to burden the structure;
- hardness, eliminating punching even when transporting heavy items;
- plasticity, facilitating the production of stair profiles of various shapes;
- wear resistance due to resistance to mechanical stress, temperature extremes and chemicals; nine0012
- anti-corrosion protection in the form of a film that prevents the harmful effects of moisture and is formed on the surface of products spontaneously or as a result of processing.
- decorative, whether it is a beautiful silver color in the rough or a textured color produced by production.
The most durable and corrosion-resistant are aluminum corners made of magnalium, as aluminum-magnesium alloy (AMg2) is called. High ductility is typical for corners made of aviation - a deformable aluminum alloy (AD31). But the most widespread is the aluminum corner for the stairs, made of duralumin (D16). Its technical characteristics have been improved as a result of additional processing, so duralumin products are especially effective and scratch resistant, which is important, given the scope and risk of getting damaged by heels. nine0003
Decorative coating
Anodizing is a procedure aimed at increasing the anti-corrosion protection of the metal. However, after etching, placing in an electrolyte solution and exposure to direct current, not just a transparent protective film is formed on the surface of the aluminum product, but a film that gives shine and radiance.
The coating thickness is measured in microns and is:
- 5 µm - conventional anodizing; nine0011 10 microns - for indoor dry rooms;
- 15 µm - for enclosed spaces with a damp, unstable environment;
- 20 µm for wet interiors and outdoors;
- 25 µm - for rooms with a particularly aggressive environment.
Enameling is a treatment also aimed at building up a protective oxide film. Only as a result of anodic treatment of aluminum alloys, it turns out to be thicker, opaque and matte, which is why it resembles an enamel coating. nine0003
Lamination is an imitation of a stone or wood texture using a polymer film glued to an aluminum corner. It can only be used indoors and not as a edging for steps, since due to precipitation and mechanical damage, the coating is at risk of peeling.
Sublimation is the transfer of a decorative pattern from a carrier film to the surface of an aluminum product and its fixing in a thermal vacuum chamber under high temperatures.
Such a coating has high mechanical strength, resistance to moisture, fading in the sun, which allows the use of the corner in any conditions. nine0003
Powder polymer coating is a type of profile decoration, which consists in applying powder paints and subsequent polymerization in a specially equipped chamber. The most popular coatings are "silver", "gold", "champagne", "bronze" and "black".
The company "MetPromInteks" sells aluminum corner of mortgage and overhead type, designed for edging stairs. Our experts will help you choose products in accordance with the operating conditions and advise on the model range. nine0003
At the request of the customer, additional mechanical, thermal and decorative processing of the corner profile is possible.
Corner with rubber insert for stairs AU-42
| Color | |
| Color: | silver |
| Length | |
| Length: | nine0152 2.|
| Material | |
| Material: | aluminum |
| Insert | |
| Insert: | rubber, black |
| Coating | nine0148|
| Finish: | without anodizing |
| Dimensions | |
| Size: | 42x20 mm. |
| Net weight | |
| Weight: | 0. 820 kg. | nine0148
5 meters Article: AU-42
Metal profile color: silver
Material: aluminum
Metal coating: none (without anodizing)
Insert: rubber
Rubber insert color: black
Fastening: hidden (hidden under the rubber band)5 9025 profile size: 42x20 mm.
Threshold length: 2500 mm.
Production: Russia
Threshold AU-42 inside the house and outside. The profile is made of durable alloy aluminum that can withstand chemical attack and precipitation. The nut is made in the shape of the letter "G", which provides good protection of the facing of the edge of the step from chips, on the horizontal and on vertical plane. Rubber insert used in combination with aluminum profile, provides high grip shoe soles, which reduces the risk of slipping and falling on stairs. nine0003
Installation The profile is very simple, which even a non-professional can handle. For To do this, it is necessary to remove the rubber insert from the metal profile.
Drill holes in the profile with a hand drill, and screw to the base of the horizontal part of the step. After that, insert the rubber tape back into the aluminum profile. This completes the profile setup. If the steps of the stairs are covered with very expensive tiles, which is a pity drilling, but it is necessary to install the corners, then you can use sealant or industrial masking tape. Of course, the reliability of the installation is thus in question, but you always you can tear off the profiles from the steps and enjoy the beauty of the cladding and undamaged tiles. If you still need a solid installation without drilling into the tile, then you can use liquid nails glue, which securely glues the aluminum to the ceramic step base. nine0003
Advantage of such a profile, consists in a hidden fastening system, which allows use the anti-slip profile not only on the front steps home or shop, but also indoors, for example, baths, saunas or swimming pool where there is a lot of moisture.
