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Under the Stairs Reading Nook

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Published September 6, 2022 Last Updated September 13, 2022 / By Jessica 1 Comment

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Have you ever wanted a reading nook? We love our new under stairs nook so much.

cute under the stairs reading nookYou could probably tell from our home library and our favorite books of all time posts that reading is kind of a big deal around here. People frequently ask me if this reading nook ever gets used, and it always makes me smile because the answer is a resounding YES.

close up of bedding on a bed under the stairs nookIf the kids are home it’s a pretty safe bet that someone is in the reading nook… sometimes two or three of them!

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Reading Nook

From reading, to doing homework, to working, it’s a comfy spot to sit while still being surrounded by all of the action.

cute white reading nook under stairs with three drawers below

Bed Under Stairs

People also frequently ask if this is a bed, and the answer is yes. Our nook is sized to fit a Twin XL mattress. I wanted it to be a standard mattress size so that we didn’t have to special make a cushion which can be really expensive and hard to cover.

Not only is this spot the perfect size, but it fits our Beddy’s Bedding perfectly!

cute details of a under stairs bedIf you don’t already know about Beddy’s please check out this post ASAP: Everything You Need to Know About Beddy’s Bedding.

We love Beddy’s in any space, but it is especially crucial right here since the reading nook is right in the middle of our main living space. I love that the Beddy’s Bedding always stays neat and clean looking, but can still be removed to wash or used as bedding as needed.

hollow under the stairs with a bed underneath

BEDDY’S DISCOUNT CODE!

Guess what friends??? We are so excited because Beddy’s is generously offering all our readers a 20% off discount code off your entire purchase! All you have to do is use the code PRETTYPROVIDENCE at check out. That is a pretty significant savings.

Under the Stairs Nook

Back to our cute little reading nook, let’s get to some frequently asked questions shall we?!

daybed under the stairs with beddy's bedding and reading light

  • How did you create this space? When designing our home our architect asked if we wanted a closet under the stairs or an open presentation. When looking into that further we realized we could do a reading nook (aka: bed under stairs) in that space. We were immediately sold. Our cabinet guy built the drawers and the shelf in the back.
  • What is in the drawers? The drawers store blankets, computers/other electronics and some of our favorite board games. It has been nice to still have some functional storage here.
  • Where are all the decor items from? The bedding is Beddy’s as detailed above. The blanket is from Saranoni, the reading light is from Amazon. The pillows, flowers, bookends and small green art are all from Home Goods. The large art was custom made for me by a friend.
  • How often is the space utilized? To be completely honest this space is used WAY more than I ever thought it would be. I knew it would be a fun kind of novelty space, but I totally underestimated how often it would actually be in use. I would 1000% put one in if we ever build again.

under the stairs bed full view

Well there you have it. Would you ever put a reading nook under the stairs in your house?!

xo,

If you like this post we’d love for you to leave us a positive comment or review, they mean so much.

cute white reading nook under stairs with three drawers below

Under The Stairs Reading Nook

Frequently asked questions about our under the stairs bed/nook, plus a Beddy's discount code.
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  • How did you create this space? When designing our home our architect asked if we wanted a closet under the stairs or an open presentation. When looking into that further we realized we could do a reading nook (aka: bed under stairs) in that space. We were immediately sold. Our cabinet guy built the drawers and the shelf in the back.
  • What is in the drawers? The drawers store blankets, computers/other electronics and some of our favorite board games. It has been nice to still have some functional storage here.
  • Where are all the decor items from? The bedding is Beddy's as detailed above. The blanket is from Saranoni, the reading light is from Amazon. The pillows, flowers, bookends and small green art are all from Home Goods. The large art was custom made for me by a friend.
  • How often is the space utilized? To be completely honest this space is used WAY more than I ever thought it would be. I knew it would be a fun kind of novelty space, but I totally underestimated how often it would actually be in use. I would 1000% put one in if we ever build again.

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BEDDY’S DISCOUNT CODE!

Guess what friends??? We are so excited because Beddy’s is generously offering all our readers a 20% off discount code off your entire purchase! All you have to do is use the code PRETTYPROVIDENCE at check out. That is a pretty significant savings.
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  1. Pam

    September 06, 2022 at 9:58 pm

    5 stars
    This is the greatest use of space! I can’t wait to show my husband and diy something similar! Thank you!

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