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Michelle Sander of Calgary’s R-EID Studio transformed an unused hallway corner into a stylish reading nook, complete with velvet seating and custom shelving.
Designed by Michelle Sander, R-EID Studio, Calgary
Usually, being cornered is a negative thing… but in the case of this charming, skylight-lit daybed, the corner placement is a huge part of the appeal. “This was actually a happy architectural accident,” explains Michelle Sander, principal of Calgary’s R-EID Studio. After reworking the floor plan of the home with the architect team at Ward Studio, she found some extra space in the upper hall—an extension of the family’s bedroom wing—and got to work installing an inviting reading nook. The built-in seat was upholstered by Red Eight Workshop in supple, grass-green cut-cotton velvet, and is surrounded by open shelving crafted by Jeff Hunter Developments. “It’s a little escape when the house is bustling,” says Sander.
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