From Julie December 31, 2009
Winter has us thinking about built-in beds, the ideal place to retreat with a book.
Above: A Swedish bedroom, via My Scandinavian Retreat.
Above: A reading niche in Denmark, via KML Design.
Above: The Scherer house in upstate New York, via Andrea Raisfeld Locations.
Above: A built-in alcove in a Minneapolis loft, via Dwell.
Above: A reading niche in the Alps by Group 8.
Above: Pippi's built-in daybed on My Scandinavian Retreat.
Above: A simple lounge area in Australia, via Desire to Inspire.
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Growing up, My bed was in a niche. The slope of the roof in my bedroom was steep, and to maximize space, the bed was built into a little alcove. I wish I had taken more photos of my room as a boy, it would have been a great one to share here.
I love that last niche. There's something so cozy about having a bed surrounded by walls. The smallest bed niche I ever slept in was in a hotel in Paris. The top of the bed was literally within what had been a tiny closet. I was definitely traveling on-the-cheap, but that itty bitty room and it's tiny bed niche is a fond memory.
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