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For years I’ve dreamed of making a built in reading nook in my home.And while designing the function and practicality of our basement, I really wanted to find a…

Book nooks are, arguably, the best nooks. Lindsay Cisewski of Style and Dwell, her husband, and her 4-year-old would agree. “We wanted a space to organize all of our books, and have an out-of-the way and cozy space to read them,” Lindsay writes. The target? An unused basement closet. “Due to its location and layout, it really wasn’t functional, and it definitely wasn’t pretty!” Lindsay says.

We share our budget friendly DIY home decor ideas and DIY projects so that you can create a similar look in your own home for less.

The Nosy Parker family has been getting creative to maximize space after a recent downsize to a smaller home. One of our first major in-home projects was installing floor-to-ceiling shelving, drawe…

Which of these book nooks is your favorite?

How Shelley from the "House of Smiths" blog turned her home's standard coat closet into a charming entry nook that acts as a mudroom for her family.

If storage isn't an issue, you can convert a closet into any number of creative spaces. From offices to playrooms, check out these alternative closet creations.

Have a closet you don't use anymore? Turn it into a reading nook! I gutted an underused closet in my house and made my own reading nook with a built-in bench inside it. I also added pretty shelves above it to store books.