Creating the coziest book nook for our daughter 📚

[@margodphd]

I definitely agree with commenter that wrote about adding ventilation holes - drilling several large bore holes with a drill ( one at least large enough for one's finger to go through and lift the pillow up to allow air in ) at the edges of the pillow support is much easier than adding a childproof lock. Alternatively you can make larger spacing where the pillow support is meeting the shelves. Also, allowing air circulation helps with keeping away mold and bad smells. Better safe than sorry, for her sake and any kid that will be visiting. Nobody expected the tragedy when it struck them, we've had several suffocations just this year including two in store-sold furniture - my colleague is a safety guideline supervisor and if not for him I'd never believe the ingenuity of kids.

[@portobeIIa]

On a less important note, ventilation holes also allow you to store /books/ in there since humidity and air will flow through and not get mold in there. Just a good idea all around

[@EVERGLOW828]

Oh my goodness I remember this being a huge issue with the Lane chests. I thought for sure people would’ve corrected that by now. Thank you for shining a light on this issue such a sad thing to happen that is so easily available with proper safety measurements.

[@genericamerican7574]

Who is we? A business?

[@TarynRMartin]

I once closed myself inside the dryer at a friend’s house to win a game of hide ‘n seek. Kids are wild.

[@nmg6248]

I once locked my sister in a trunk and then panicked for some reason and couldn’t get the key. Thank god she had enough air but she’s claustrophobic now 😅

[@chrissiefannin7235]

This is adorable! I would just add aome ventilation to the trunk somehow. Children have died getting trapped in trunks like that and that lid looks like it would be too heavy for a child to lift. My kid is 2 & he would LOVE climbing into that thing non stop. It all looks so beautiful though!

[@PS-bs8oe]

Just drill some holes with the adaptor used for electrical boxes or a bit smaller.

[@nishtadhanda75257]

You can even make some design with the ventilation holes

[@juliac.3400]

Beautiful !!! 💗💗💗 📚

[@hllymchll]

or just add a shock-assisted lift thing to keep it open

[@amrithavasudevan1954]

Or if the trunk is divided into smaller compartments with dividers making it physically impossible for anyone of any size to go inside, that would be better

[@cremebrulee4759]

Every house, not just every nursery, needs one of these. 😊

[@cesmith48]

I agree. A place to get away and read.

[@kellydoscope_eyes]

For sure! Some tea, snacks, and a book in there and I am in heaven.

[@lisaray9404]

Absolutely! And make it big enough to take a cat nap after eating snacks and reading good books. 😊

[@ND-lw6qk]

I thought nurseries were for actual babies. How will she be able to use this space on her own?

[@jenniferloving9054]

I agree!

[@amyt6254]

This is going to be beautiful! Definitely add a lock and air holes both to the trunk, as well as secure the shelves to make it safe. Reading to your baby from infancy will really help her brain development. She will love her reading nook!

[@keylaaaaa3012]

Porque Deus amou o mundo de tal maneira que entregou seu único filho para que todo aquele que nEle crer não morra mas tenha vida eterna 💌🌟

[@BanhBa0]

I recommend adding ventilation to the storage to keep away mold and stench

[@keylaaaaa3012]

Porque Deus amou o mundo de tal maneira que entregou seu único filho para que todo aquele que nEle crer não morra mas tenha vida eterna 💌🌟

[@SouthernIowaLady]

@@keylaaaaa3012 Amen, God Bless you.

[@pinkfreak120]

This kid is gonna love this nook as she grows up. Honestly, I would have loved this when I was a kid. It's like her own private space that she can get away to when she's stressed and pull up her favorite book! I could also see it as a study room. The functionality that will travel with the kid for years!

[@iamaliveyoucantstopnow]

A man that knows how to build!!!!! That is the kind of man I want!!!!

[@Delilah_Wang]

I also agree with the person that commented about adding ventilation,but I would consider drilling some hole on the side and the holes can be little heart shapes or any shape your child likes

[@jocelynecupcake]

I love that old houses have this kind of thing, and you can renovate them and make them into little reading corners or play corners for kids

[@horselover4492]

me too and too many sad beige millennial couples keep ruining cool unique old houses and make them a minimalist modern hellscape glad they didnt do that here this looks so cute

[@jocelynecupcake]

@@horselover4492 IKR and I hate that they chose the cute old homes to make into modern minimalist style. Like, if you want a modern home than buy a modern home

[@MonAhgasInsomniAroELF]

​@@horselover4492 millennials aren't the sad beige people, those are gen x and boomers 🤦🏻‍♀️ millennials are into gray. millennial gray literally became a thing because they were trying to get away from the see of beige from theor parents and grandparents. if you're going to generalize and hate on millions of people for something a very small handful have done, at least do it right. 😂

[@MonAhgasInsomniAroELF]

​@@jocelynecupcaketypical gen z ignorance 🙄 modern homes cost millions of dollars that obviously millennials do not have. so if they want to be able to buy a house at all, it usually has to be a much older one. that being said, many millennials are into cottage core, academia, and eclectic styles and this is how they decorate their homes. (millennials literally popularized these styles btw).

[@reillypaintsfrogs]

@@MonAhgasInsomniAroELFgirl are you just cranky because you haven’t had your coffee yet? go live laugh love or watch harry potter or something lol.. sad beige people and millennial gray people are the same vibe

[@heidibarlow6687]

So cute❤ maybe add a cross bar so lots of kids can climb on it and it won’t cave in in the middle. I like the air hole idea or add a lock so you can lock it when you aren’t around. Cutting down a memory foam mattress makes a really lovely cushion or using a crib mattress if it’s the correct size. Great job👊🏻

[@d.l.l.6578]

Thank you for saying “oh so talented husband”. He deserves appreciation and many don’t get enough. Stay happy.

[@akuiper2654]

He’s literally doing all the work so, yes!

[@d.l.l.6578]

@@akuiper2654 I’m sure the wife is working hard too.

[@akuiper2654]

@@d.l.l.6578I’m sure you’re right. Someone needs to do the filming and pose for the filming. We don’t see the whole process

[@tiredfruit_]

@@akuiper2654you’ll always be alone, no wonder why you’re hating

[@duckalot]

@@akuiper2654 But they happy though? Maybe she's doing stuff we don't see, or maybe he's doing the building and enjoys it, and she's appreciative? You judge based on personal expectations lmao.

[@christalcavanaugh]

I love see involved young dads so much! My dad was just like this when it wasn’t as common, and he was by best friend growing up ❤

[@blossom1643]

I was thinking the same thing. Cool Dads are just Good People that do uncommon things!✌️

[@melodypaz7247]

My dad was very involved, too. My parents might have struggled financially, but my siblings and I knew there was no one and nothing more important than us in their eyes. Like the Randy Travis song says "Love is spelled T- I - M - E."

[@jadejasmine315]

Those book shelves need more than just a couple Brad nails from the nail gun if they are going to hold books. I don't care, except you should make them safe so they don't fall under the weight

[@izahhhhh]

It looks like there are also leveled brackets on the sides, but I could be wrong. Definitely agree!

[@hannnn5048]

agreed

[@ilovecoffee711]

Yeah, books are super heavy. Even if the shelves don’t collapse outright, they can warp quite a bit without adequate support. One of my old bookshelves started sagging, and eventually cracked right in the middle of a shelf, despite being at least 1inch thick solid wood. The ends of the shelves had decent support, but the there wasn’t anything supporting the middle.

[@SimbiAni]

flashback to when I lived on a couch & had some kind of small "unsecured"? shelving on the wall at one end full of DVDs & likely books & other random things, which one day did indeed come crashing down, ouch.. 😳

[@theuniversek9188]

@@SimbiAni Вот почему мне не нравится идея иметь полки над кроватью или диваном. Это выглядит не очень безопасно

[@leila.elle4588]

your husband is so talented! You are lucky!

[@billiefurlow1585]

She is blessed!

[@01SaltyWitch]

This is adorable! Well done on the build, it looks sturdy and I love the color of the green. She’s going to love her little book nook

[@samairagaba4097]

"my oh so talented husband" truest words.

[@MyDuckSaysFucc]

Pro tip - make the cushion cover removable so you can wash it, and use a water resistant cover underneath like on child’s beds so the foam doesn’t get dirty.

[@TMReagon]

You keep that young man. What a wonderful whimsical little nook.

[@sleepyghostproductions7529]

I love this so much! The green will make it seem like a little secret garden! I would recommend adding some sort of extra support to the shelves. As kids get older books are gonna get heavier!

[@lpsglitterpaws8536]

You are so lucky to have a husband like this!

[@katherinedonovan974]

You guys are the best parents! Your daughter must be happy and proud~!

[@АнастасияБ-ж6б]

Больше всего мне понравилось, как она сказала: “мой талантливый муж„😊❤

[@Tunapie]

A good husband and a good dad!

[@BronwynneBessette-v7s]

And a good and worthy wife, no doubt.

[@jillstern6378]

Absolutely marvelous! It’s more than high end decorator perfect!

[@debrastadler3406]

I would make sure the lid was easy open. Or you might think about just turning the box on it's side. Doing away with the lid altogether. You could add cute curtains. Still have the storage and a great place for hide and seek.

[@whutzat]

Your dog is ADORABLE!!!

[@rhino5100]

That husband is The Man!!! I love it that he's never built anything like that before but did it anyways. There's a lot you can do if you have basic skills and are willing to do some research and have patience for some trial and error. I worked with power tools and learned some carpentry on theater sets one summer as a young'un and those skills have helped me create things for my own home. It's the gift that keeps on giving for the rest of your life! It's such a confidence builder to level up your skills on a new project. Those kids can learn from the parents' ingenuity.

[@fairysnuff-000]

What an amazing house… just from that small section we see it looks so beautiful…. I live in a small van/car and my whole living space is about a third the size of your book nook I would like to have the ideas to make the space look more inviting, it is interesting to see how you are creating this

[@victorialuduena7914]

El mejor esposo de la historia, que amor que quiera ayudar a su amada a hacer sus sueños realidad 😍

[@NightWink129]

I've always wanted a nook like that. Thank you for doing such a big project for the benefit of your child. Thank you for leading by example in that kind of good parenting choice.

[@vl1180]

Love a comfy book nook! Congratulations on your baby!😊❤

[@maeemmy31]

The classical music in the background is excellent 👌🏾 👏🏾 The dish is easy to prepare, thank you! ❤

[@Cherry_Draws_a_lot]

I love how you didn’t wreck the original, just matched it to your needs.

[@karencahill4798]

What fun. Your child will love it. An excellent use of space. 👍

[@shingala8544]

Thank you for promoting reading too!

[@BronwynneBessette-v7s]

If a child is a reader they can conquer the world.

[@shingala8544]

@@BronwynneBessette-v7s amd the world can enter too creating more and more new univeres

[@eenzaakvanliefde1969]

I wanna wanna wanna have a cosy book-cave like this! Totally inspiring! 🥰

[@susannaCdonovan23]

Beautiful nook and very well done. It's great to have a carpenter around the house. 😍

[@englishmadcow7461]

I'd suggest Scotchgard on the fabric to repel stains n spills😀 love the transformation

[@Venting_here123]

I like how you’re letting it be a kids area and not just matching your aesthetic

[@jhutch1681]

Fabulous! Great parents prioritizing reading for your wee one. Lucky babe :)

[@plorarmarreta5923]

Yep, There is a godly family, I proud of it!

[@FemiNelson-sb1em]

Awww, I wish you had left the area you closed off for feet to go under the book shelf, thus having decent leg room. The rest is truly lovely!

[@perchrichri8608]

THAT IS TOO CUTE! Every kids dream

[@jackieo8693]

You're so lucky to have a husband like that!!!

[@ct580]

An amazing husband is a blessing 😊

[@annabethchase4582]

I need this inspo in my life. The inspo pics you used were so cozy

[@baskervillebee6097]

THIS is what has been missing from every tiny house I've ever seen, but didn't realize it.

[@szofiilles5055]

You guys have the luckiest daughter! 🥰

[@mpazinambao2938]

Your child will be happy. This is lovely.

[@blossom1643]

👍Very Nice!! Love your paint color. My grandma had a lovely old house & one room was “the Green Room”& I loved it! One of my uncles built an unusual bookshelf in there (in the 1930’s) It’s really nice to see that some young people still do that kind of thing- your daughter will treasure it!!✌️

[@donnakelley1202]

Charming 😊. Your daughter is so blessed that her mom and dad would make this for her. You both did a great job.😊

[@charlottemarsh4325]

Oh wow a home renovation that doesn’t make me lose hope in humanity!

[@aliciaafry]

Adorable! I'm 64 and would love to have this myself. ❤❤

[@juiceloose100]

What a good Father to make that from scratch. I bet it'll be passed through generations and cherished for so many years to come. ❤

[@irisgallati]

For me personally, the green is too much about military I want to feel in a reading corner, not in a war... But mine would be dark blue with copper details and moon/stargazing/astronomy details....😊😅😇😍🎑🧙🏻‍♂️🌠✨✨💫⭐⭐🌃😊

[@BronwynneBessette-v7s]

Green is the color of trees, plants, the beauty and oxygen of our earth. God made green just for us. 🌿🌿

[@karaleilani]

Hi that's gorgeous! And something your child will be forever grateful for (I know, because my parents did something similar). I see a lot of people have been having the same thought about ventilation incase Little One goes exploring. One thing my dad did was put little spacers on my toybox so it wouldn't close completely and so mine (or anybody else's fingers) wouldn't get trapped if the lid slammed. Another little tidbit that could be fun is putting a secret compartment - it took about 6 years for me to find the one he did (and that was with the help of a cousin)!

[@lovehoneybread]

im almost 20 weeks pregnant with my first baby (she is a girl as well) and this just made me cry so hard lol this is so beautiful, i can only hope to have something like this someday for her :)

[@eyelavadershine]

Just adore this idea!! Like the color very very much. Bless your family ❤

[@narniadici1976]

So cute to see the dad being this involved ❤ Wishing you the best

[@kgrim024]

I’m so into this series!❤

[@fadodavioletta]

jeeez! Man like this exist???!!!!! 😮amazing🎉❤

[@kateangel7624]

You both are great parents, doing amazing job to have beautiful and cozy space for your family, deffo an inspiration 😊

[@bungarin4041]

You are blessed with amazing husband

[@Gleebydeeby]

Add ventilation for mold and children in the storage trunk

[@wildflower_priv]

WHAT A GREAT IDEA ❤ I would love to see how it turned out

[@superfreakmusic7681]

Let me just say your husband will love you so much for bigging him up publicly on social media! ❤ They dont always say it out loud but appreciation like that means so much to them! Also I love the decor!!

[@WeTHEPreordainedPeople...]

You have a great Husband 🤠♥️

[@little.chestnutbb]

The book nook looks so cute and cozy 💖 Isn't it amazing to have a talented dad who can build or repair furniture at home >.

[@Be.the.change.111]

I feel so happy seeing people build their own home and decorating it together with their partner ❤️ its my dream to build my own house with my partner 😊

[@harakukiyoshi5842]

Everytime someone makes they're home more personalized and less modern and angel gains its wings

[@royalfrostrose6545]

I love this!!!! I saw so many people painting everything white or grey, that i really needed this

[@NEMO-NEMO]

Love these reading nooks and if there were more space, it could double as a guest bed. All you would need would be a blackout curtain.

[@number1nanaof2]

Even I...at age 82, would love this. ❤️

[@chrystal108reading4]

brillos...I love creativity and handycraft...of ALL KIND..it makes everything so..unique ...

[@Strawberryismything]

This is really so pretty

[@abraaopereiranunes2677]

It totally transformed the space! Amazing

[@ezcbt]

What a calming space! I want one :)

[@karenbenavente1124]

Very beautiful!! I love it!

[@HankThePug1119]

Eco friendly wood veneers and galvanized square steel core

[@jav4346]

This is soooo adorable!!! I hope you guys and your baby have the most amazing beautiful memories here ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@elzamanikaeva8118]

Какие вы замечательные ❤

[@lisahodges8299]

What lovely parents! Birdy

[@tatjanabalja9725]

So cozy just perfect

[@LindaGrey-wm9uc]

This often pops up, and I always warm to it, so well done, so cosy

[@barbaracurtis4506]

Love this!! It's so cozy!!💗✨️

[@spoiledwitch82]

This is gorgeous! It reminds me of a dollhouse or those book nook things that are like a little room n it fits in-between books like if there were lil elves living there or borrowers. It's literally picture perfect n life size. New subscriber... Gorgeous job seriously!

[@Simplyyahh]

If it’s like a little child I think you should add way more colorful colors! Becuase when it’s just dark colors it messes with their improvement

[@Kate-oi6yt]

Fantastic! Lucky little girl.

[@澄村]

こんな秘密基地みたいな部屋いいですね!壁が狭まった感じや小窓の感じが良い😊狭いスペースも良い😊

[@T_zona]

adorable, good job you guys!! congrats on the baby, blessings!

[@도람쥐]

so adorable! I'm feeling anne of the green gables vibe

[@GingerNinja1]

Gorgeous!

[@bonnierennie9862]

Beautiful, reading is so wonderful ❤🙏🏻

[@matheusveigamatveiga1995]

AAAHHHH NÃAAOO , agora eu quero ver até o final como ficou 😱😍 parece que vai ficar lindo e super confortável

[@jeanettevaughn3376]

Remove the bottom board from the shelf and you have an instant reading , study desk.

[@carlaeskelsen]

💡

[@ABeeSees.]

Your book nook looks Amazing!

[@jean55547]

Now that's a real man ! You are one lucky lady ❤❤❤

[@abellabarbie]

I love diy stuff like this!

[@FrankleeAstar]

So cute!🎉 this is the sweetest 💗 space for her! I so wish there was an area like that for my daughters room!!! Every girl needs a lil cozy spot to cuddle up in and read or sketch or write, etc etc you guys are awesome! Love the way you decorated and 👨‍🔧👷‍♂️Go Dad! For. Building new things and adding to your repertoire!!! Nest parents ev-var!!!

[@mafer3127]

¡A mi mejor amiga y a mi nos sucedió cuándo éramos niñas! Mi mejor amiga se quedó a dormir en mi casa cuando ambas teníamos como 11 años, las dos dormimos en mi misma cama. Al despertar le conté a mi amiga de un sueño que había tenido, le dije que me había encontrado en un lugar muy raro con unas escaleras...mi amiga me dijo lo mismo y me describió el lugar que había soñado antes de que yo terminara de hablar. El lugar era exactamente igual, empezamos a hablar más y nos dimos cuenta de muchas similitudes entre ambos sueños. Han pasado 8 años desde eso, he tenido varios sueños lúcidos desde entonces, pero nada como esa experiencia.

[@briannab5296]

That happened with my young son & me many years ago. We both had the EXACT same dream one night.