Browse Forums Interior Decorating Lounge 1 Sep 25, 2012 4:19 pm I'm thinking of building a reading nook and i came across this idea, but first i want to seek opinions of knowledgeable group like the one available here. Plenty of space to curl up and read and some good storage under the day bed. My concern is that there isn't much shelving space for books. What do you think of it? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: What are your thoughts? 2Sep 25, 2012 4:58 pm I'm thinking in terms of comfort...I don't like reading while laying down, becuase if I'm on my back holding my arms up, they hurt. If I'm on my stomache holding myself up, my shoulders hurt. That's just me, maybe I don't have enough muscles! Haha. So yeah, if it was me, I'd need something with either something a bit more supportive to lean back against, with arms would be nice too? I don't know how you would go finding something like that though. With regards to storage space, definitey not enough! But you could just put the books there that you are planning on reading/have just read, and have the rest somewhere else I suppose... 1st build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=59376 *New*-2nd build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=70324&p=1154282#p1154282 Re: What are your thoughts? 3Sep 25, 2012 5:54 pm use the drawers for books. just have fabulous ones in the bookcase. I love the nook, but i am ok re strength in my arms! Re: What are your thoughts? 4Sep 27, 2012 2:09 pm Alright it's definitely me...I can barely hold my arms above my head for more than 20 seconds or I feel like I'm going to pass out! Basically: go ahead with the nook, it's fine lol 1st build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=59376 *New*-2nd build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=70324&p=1154282#p1154282 Re: What are your thoughts? 5Sep 27, 2012 2:29 pm do some push ups to strengthen them. If you can't do one..it is only the strength you need to work on. If you can do ten, there might be something wrong...nerves? Blood pressure? Hope not though. Drop and give me 50!!! Re: What are your thoughts? 6Sep 27, 2012 2:37 pm Im a children's book author I would love that space and the view is beautiful Re: What are your thoughts? 7Sep 27, 2012 2:59 pm I can do more than one, probably not ten though! I can barely change a light bulb because it makes me dizzy...maybe it is blood pressure. I never thought about it because I have no other problems, figured I just have no upper-body strength...which could also be true. And probably is haha 1st build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=59376 *New*-2nd build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=70324&p=1154282#p1154282 Re: What are your thoughts? 8Sep 27, 2012 3:04 pm No, sounds like blood pressure. Cos of being dizzy. If you put your arms above your head, heart has to work harder to pump the blood up there..hence the dizzy feeling. Just try and keep your arms below your heart, or take a blood pressure test. Should be about 110/80 ish I think ( or 120 / 80) Local chemist could probably do it, or go to a nursing home, they have those machines coming out their ears. If it is high, don't go on drugs before changing your diet and lifestyle. Drugs have side affects and you will be taking drugs to combat those side affect and it is a vicious cycle. Yay you have strength in your arms though...I can only do lady push ups and 15 tops at that. Can't be doing men's sort. Re: What are your thoughts? 9Sep 27, 2012 3:08 pm Our dream home. are you famous? Do you write about vampires or Harry's? Re: What are your thoughts? 10Sep 27, 2012 3:15 pm Say it's Harry! The best series in the world! And I just remembered, I don't think it could be blood pressure...I've been tested quite often (because I'm on the pill they have to do it every time I get a prescription) and the doctor always remarks on how good my bp is! So it is that I am just a weakling...the runt of the litter. Ownerbuilder, my apologies we have hijacked your thread with my medical issues. 1st build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=59376 *New*-2nd build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=70324&p=1154282#p1154282 Re: What are your thoughts? 11Sep 27, 2012 3:25 pm Low blood pressure can also cause dizziness and balance disorders. ( inner ear problems) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0004536/ Next time you get a script ( for said sex life!! Ha ha, great hijack!) ask about the arms thing.. Good luck and thread owner...get that nook, it is fab Re: What are your thoughts? 12Oct 07, 2012 11:35 am I love it! I just posted a thread about a similar reading space (more modern feel though) with some pics for inspiration, feel free to have a squiz! http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=60080 Settlement: 10.02.13 Slab: 06.03.13 Frame: 08.03.13 Lock-up: 05.04.13 Handover: 03.06.13 Build thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=59555 Brisbane Photography Were struck with: Colorbond Ironstone Grey roof and cream windows. What color should we render and paint the garage door to tone down the cream windows? Farm House, will… 0 27805 Thanks mate. Yeah good points! Leaning towards Option 3 to get a bit extra space in the cabinets but not going too crazy high (and expensive). Would require a mini… 13 39903 Broker here - legislation says that every true broker must put the clients best interests before theirs so in theory they must offer you the best options for you on their… 2 46077 |