A Small Reading Nook Under The Stairs Makes Use Of An Otherwise Awkward Space

April 22, 2020
This modern house has a small reading nook under the stairs. It features a grey tile accent wall, a custom blue bookshelf, a comfortable armchair, a sconce, and a pair of outlets. #ReadingNook #SeatingNook #UnderStairNook #HomeLibrary

Han-Yue Interior Design Co. has completed the design of a house in Nantou city, Taiwan, that has a small reading nook under the stairs.

Instead of leaving the space underneath the stairs empty or hidden from view by a wall, the designers decided to make it a feature by including a custom-designed blue bookshelf that matches the stair handrail.

This modern house has a small reading nook under the stairs. It features a grey tile accent wall, a custom blue bookshelf, a comfortable armchair, a sconce, and a pair of outlets. #ReadingNook #SeatingNook #UnderStairNook #HomeLibrary

A small sconce was included to allow for some quiet reading at any time of the day, while grey tile was used to create an understated accent wall. A pair of outlets come in handy for charging devices. A comfortable brown armchair and a white rug add a sense of softness to the space.

This modern house has a small reading nook under the stairs. It features a grey tile accent wall, a custom blue bookshelf, a comfortable armchair, a sconce, and a pair of outlets. #ReadingNook #SeatingNook #UnderStairNook #HomeLibrary
Photography: Anche Studio | Design: Han-Yue Interior Design Co., Ltd.