Hallway niche
Kkkkkaty
7 years ago
I am trying to find a creative way to utilize this niche in my hallway. It would be difficult to wall this off, so first I want to make sure that I can't find a way to change it that would help with some needed space for a display or storage, if possible. In particular, I would enjoy the thought of coming up with horizontal floating or suspended shelving that could hold nice coffee table books, photos, pottery...We do live in wine country and have several beautiful wine books that could be displayed. The original builder/owner had plans of using it for wine storage but it really isn't the best placement in terms of light/heat for that purpose. Any suggestions??? Interior space of niche is 22" wide by 86" tall. Thanks!
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Kkkkkaty
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Comments (15)Crickey Shazza there a bit awkward. I think you have to either make them a feature and pop eg paint the borders black or some other dominate colour and put in an art sequence or try and blend them in eg paint same colour as existing wall and neutral complementary wall paper inserts. It's a hard one with not much middle ground....See MoreArtwork for hallway XL recessed walls
Comments (5)Hi Kerry_g, they are two great spaces to fill :) You have a great combination of colour already in your rooms, so the question is do you want something dynamic that stands out or more subtle as to not overpower the room? Something like the Inks on Paper works that I create may be of interest to you as they can have both effects on a room, depending on how they are styled. If you like an artist's works and are concerned on whether the art you choose will look suitable in reality, speak with the artist about their returns policy. Most quality artists will have a reasonable returns policy in place, as this gives their customers peace of mind. Bluethumb (disclosure here - I have some of my art there) also has a 7 day free returns policy, and they have a great range of styles and sizes. Hope this helps, if I can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to be in touch - Kylie...See MoreLong hallway photo gallery
Comments (19)You are on the right track... as you have it laid out at the moment I would agree that either the top or bottom need to line up. Otherwise if you want a less structured look you need to make it more obvious. I like the idea of black and white images... however coloured okay if you can keep the colours balanced....See MoreKitchen, bathroom and laundry
Comments (20)Daniel, what's your budget? Depending upon what that is there may be better value options that execute the spend to both (a) functional/spatial improvements/expansion and (b) higher property value outcome for the investment. We deal with this stuff on a daily basis and it simply comes down to budget one way or another depending upon the scope thresholds. What I will say is don't underestimate how much it costs to refit these expensive aspects within existing space by a "rearranging the sock drawer" type of approach.. More often than not we prove that this is often false economy as an isolated exercise (depending of course on budget/property value etc) and that alternatively a well considered/designed complimentary extension coupled with strategic/minimal renovation scope is a way better bang-for-buck strategy, and when it's valued in cost/m2 for the overall residence's outcome, it's actually a far LOWER cost/input for the property when projects are managed in this way. You'll achieve increased/more spacious living amenity, higher property value, for overall lower cost/m2 - that's a Win-Win-Win that you can't argue with. The thing is labour KILLS in renos these days and there is a lot of hidden labour in wet areas and for relatively small spaces......sometimes it's absolutely warranted say in inner urban areas where space is limited and you don't have the option, but you clearly have a stack of external swing room to extend out if you wanted to....which is why when strategies for these types of projects are being tossed around, we always try to make sure our clients are maximising the opportunity for whatever $$ they are injecting into the property..... you have step back a bit and "think outside the square" - that's how we deliver in what we do...... Hope that makes some sense provides some relevant food for thought! Cheers PD :)...See More
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7 years agoI'd add some shelves with either studs and gypsum board or glass. Don't forget some accent lighting if possible.
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7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoBM fantasy blue with glass shelving would be beautiful. With the over head light on, that small space would glow.
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7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoInteresting space! I like InHowzer's photo, very nice! I agree about a lighter color maximizing the space too. Definitely its own color, then it becomes its own secret, surprising little nook. If it was me I'd just put a custom built shelf in their for books but that's only because I lack space in general.
You could make it sort of zenlike (or whatever style that suits you and the rest of your space) and place an ornate table and a tabletop fountain on it for example. Something like this? If you have light coming from other directions you could put some plants in there too. If you are crazy about plants like I am, you can even install grow lights in there.
$59.98 Overstock tabletop fountain, $59.99 Amazon table
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