4 Cozy Reading Nooks You’ll Want in Your Home Right Now Constructing a reading nook doesn’t have to be hard. Sometimes all you need is lots of pillows and a little unused space. Reading nooks are also a great way to use dead, unused, or awkward space within a home. Nooks can help maximize living space and provide additional seating, along with providing a personal sanctuary. With these four easy DIY reading nook projects, it won’t be long before you find yourself dreaming of getting lost in a good book. 1. Make Use of Dead Space with a Corner Bench Do you have a dead corner in your house that’s just…there? A great remedy for that empty space is a corner bench. Creating an L-shaped bench will maximize your space. Not only will it provide additional seating, but it can also become storage. Create this bench with bookshelves, cushions, and pillows for the ultimate reading nook space. When the bookshelves are placed together, you can then determine what size cushion you will need to go on ...
DIY Decorative Lanterns from Picture Frames
What You'll Need
To make a medium-sized lantern, you'll need:
- (4) 5x7 picture frames
- wooden stir sticks
- white chalk paint
- hot glue gun + glue sticks
- (2) 8"x7.25"x1" wood blocks
- 6"x5.5"x1" wood block
- 5.5"x4"x1" wood block
- 2" copper fitting
- short length of thick rope
Paint Frames
Remove glass and backing from the picture frames, setting glass aside for later. Paint with one coat of white chalk paint. Don't worry if some of the original frame shows through — it adds to the rustic charm. Once the frames are dry, you can either leave as is or lightly sand and/or stain the edges for a distressed look.
Add "Panes"
With wooden stir sticks, create faux window panes inside each picture frame. Cut a stick to size length-wise and width-wise inside each frame, resulting in four long sticks and four short sticks. Paint the sticks white and let dry.
Finish Frames
Glue the sticks inside each frame, attaching the long stick first in the middle of the frame vertically (Image 1), then the short stick horizontally, creating a cross. Working quickly, run a bead of hot glue along the inside lip of the frame and replace the glass behind the sticks, securing it in place (Image 2). Finish by running another bead of glue along the edge of the glass to seal. Repeat this process on the remaining three frames.
Glue Frames Together
Using hot glue, glue all four frames together until they form a tall box.
Prep Wood Blocks
Place one of the 8"x7.25" wood blocks on your work surface. Stack the 6"x5.5" block in the center of the larger block and hot glue in place. Repeat by stacking the smallest block on the very top and gluing in place (Image 1). Paint the block stack and the leftover large block with white chalk paint (Image 2). Let dry.
Add Details
Glue a 2" copper fitting to the top of the block stack (Image 1). Then, glue the ends of a short length of rope and thread through each side of the fitting, until the ends are no longer visible (Image 2).
Finish Up
Hot glue the picture frame box to the center of the leftover wood block. Fill your lantern with succulents, moss or other decor, and place the decorative wood stack lid on top. The lid can be easily removed to swap out decor seasonally. Tip: these lanterns are best used indoors. We also suggest NOT using candles unless they're flameless.
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