An alcove home is a perfect place for shelves but, instead of running them from Floor to ceiling, these shelves are fitted up high. This has several advantages. The shelves still provide invaluable storage space, but they take up less room. The design also means that the alcove home space is left largely unused so that the Table can be tucked over towards the window with room for a chair in the recess.
This neat little room is fairly short on space, so furniture is kept minimal. A Table and chairs with clean lines help the space feel airy - the table's slim legs make it discreet and teaming it with stylish leather seats gives it a contemporary lift. A chimney alcove home is home to a small unit, where a stereo is perched so there's music while you eat.
Wallpaper is enjoying a style revival at the moment and no wonder when it comes in so many fantastic patterns. This is a very traditional design, using subtle colours so it adds interest to walls without being distracting. If you want to use a bolder print, try pasting it up in an alcove home or on a chimney breast to minimize its impact.
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