Alcove (architecture) - Wikipedia In architecture, an alcove is a small recessed section of a room or an arched opening (as in a wall) [1] The section is partially enclosed by such vertical elements as walls, pillars, and balustrades [2] The word alcove originates from Arabic القبة ([ʔalqubːa] ⓘ), al- 'the' and qubbah 'vault' (through the Spanish alcoba) [citation needed]
31 alcove ideas to make a stylish feature from these spaces | Ideal Home Alcoves don’t need to be an unloved awkward part of your home that you don’t know what to do with There are lots of options to turn them into clever, unique spaces, from a reading corner, to a home office, to a kitchen pantry
Alcove ideas – 10 clever ways to use nooks and niches Here, we’ve curated our favorite living room alcove ideas as well as those for rooms around the home showing how these nooks can enhance any room in which they’re located Nooks and niches lend themselves to storage with style, and are perfect as a display area
Alcove Our event cottage, a Craftsman built in 1897 located behind our main house, is designed for private parties, meetings and special events It is a completely modular space, equipped with Internet, music, and 50” television