When moving into a new home, figuring out what to do with the space you have can be a challenge.

But the internet is in a full blown meltdown over this nook in someone’s home, which is smaller than the width of a door frame.

The location of the property is unknown, but the room in question seems to be a bedroom, and the narrow corridor between the two wardrobes is a head-scratcher for even the most experienced interior designer.

A Redditor shared the image of the space in the r/mildlyinfuriating subreddit, asking: ‘What should someone do with this space.’ It received a whopping 111,000 upvotes and 38,000 comments, as people tried desperately to come up with some use for it.

And, there were some pretty ingenious suggestions.

One Redditor, @i-deology, said: ‘Build a fake wall which is actually a secret door. And this is your little secret room if your house gets invaded, or the in-laws are in town.’

Then, @tokinUP added: ‘Put the secret door inside the closet’s side wall so the outside can be perfectly flush painted over drywall with furniture in front of it or something.’

There were also some pretty terrifying suggestions too. ‘Put a doll sitting in an old chair at the end of it,’ said @ODarrow, while another wrote: ‘Stand in it and scare people when they walk past.’

Others took the mick out of the current rental market, saying: ‘Bedroom for rent. Cosy space. £800/month. Lots of light.’

A designated crying corner, miniature bowling lanes, and putting greens were some more ideas floated in the comments section, while someone simply questioned how the decorator managed to paint the alcove without getting it on their front and back simultaneously.

If you find yourself in a similar situation, with a very narrow corridor of dead space that needs a purpose, don’t stress. Metro enlisted the brains of four interior designers to see what they would do with the strange space if given the chance.

A cosy reading area

Johanna Constantinou, interior trends expert at Tapi Carpets and Flooring says: ‘A mini reading nook is a great idea. Install a built-in cushioned bench or a small chair, add a plush runner or soft carpeting for warmth, and use floating bookshelves for storage.

‘String lights or a small wall sconce can create a relaxing ambience, making this a charming spot to get lost in a book.’

Try an ‘accent corner’

You’ve heard of accent wall, but what about an accent nook?

Paulina Wojas, interior designer at Stunning Chairs, suggests letting the nook simply have its moment. ‘Rather than using it as a functional area, it could be used as an accent corner, transforming a basic hallway into an aesthetically pleasing space,’ she explains.

‘Coat the walls in vibrant, on-trend colours that resonate with your taste. Opt for light tones to create the illusion of a bigger space or darker hues for a cosy aesthetic.

‘Introduce natural elements by adding plants or wooden features; opt for wood shelving for added texture and depth.’

Add some quirky seating

Deirdre McGettrick, home interiors expert and co-founder and CEO of Ufurnish.com suggests making it a seating area with a difference.

‘Knock out the wall for one of the wardrobes, then insert the equivalent of bleacher seats (steps) at basketball venues which incorporates storage and a seating area.

‘The wall with the remaining wardrobe would make a great canvas to do a mural on.’

And if you don’t fancy getting heavy handed with a hammer and knocking any walls down?

‘You can create the step effect right up to the window in the existing space, allowing for each step to pull out and have storage contained therein.’ 

A stylish storage solution

For interior designer Rossella Marzocchella, at Decor and Decor, it’s a perfect place for storage.

‘Use the space for a run of matching baskets or wooden crates,’ she tells Metro. ‘It’s a great spot for storing things you don’t need every day like seasonal accessories, spare toiletries, cleaning supplies, even rolls of wrapping paper.

‘Pick natural materials like rattan, wood or canvas to soften the edges of a tight space while deep storage baskets or crates will give the illusion it isn’t as long as it looks. Using crates with wheels, built-in handles or pull-out drawers also makes it far more user-friendly day to day.’

A secret space

Amy Wilson, interior designer at 247 Blinds, would take a similar approach, using the area for storage, but she suggests concealing the area too.

‘It presents a great opportunity for creating a secret, hidden storage area which could be stylishly concealed with full length curtains,’ she explains.

‘I would start by mounting a curtain pole just above the opening, extending it slightly wider than the gap itself as this will help the curtains to drape more naturally and not feel cramped.

‘Choose full length curtains which gently pool on the floor – this will not only hide the storage but also adds a touch of elegance.’

Knock down some walls

Architect Bill Webb, at Able Partners, suggests altering the space completely.

‘Create a pop-up lounge, by cutting out the cupboards and making a small pair of built-in armchairs with a slide-out storage unit that also acts as a table,’ he suggests.

‘This would allow the homeowner to enjoy the space by creating a sociable area for entertaining.

‘Alternatively, with a few added soft furnishings, the user could create a cosy reading nook to take advantage of the natural light.’

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