nooks
Small secluded spots
Nooks are small, secluded, or partly enclosed spaces—corners, recesses, or out-of-the-way spots: a cozy reading nook, a breakfast nook off the kitchen.
The phrase every nook and cranny means every possible place, suggesting a thorough search or complete coverage: We searched every nook and cranny of the house.
Recessed area in room
- crannyNarrow opening in surface
- creviceNarrow opening in surface
- nicheRecessed wall space
- cubbyholeSmall enclosed storage space
inglenook · cavity · indentation · corner · cubicle · compartment · pocket · bay
Sanctuary or withdrawal
- sanctuaryProtected sacred space
- refugePlace of safety
- hideawaySecluded place of refuge
- privateRestricted to certain parties
quiet · solitary · sheltered · peaceful · tranquil · cloistered · undisturbed · remote
Comfortably close-fitting
- warmModerately heated, or friendly
- firesideArea beside the hearth
- cushionedMade softer or gentler
- readingInterpreting written text
bookshelf · armchair · window-seat · blanket · candlelit · hearth · quilted · nestled
Concealed information
- concealedMade invisible deliberately
- tucked-awayPut aside discreetly
- obscuredMade hard to perceive
- unseenNot perceived visually
shadowy · veiled · unnoticed · camouflaged · out-of-the-way · forgotten · undiscovered · sequestered
alcove
Recessed area in room
cubbyhole · inglenook · cavity · indentation · corner · cubicle · compartment · pocket · bay · slot
retreat
Sanctuary or withdrawal
private · quiet · solitary · sheltered · peaceful · tranquil · cloistered · undisturbed · remote · serene
snug
Comfortably close-fitting
reading · bookshelf · armchair · window-seat · blanket · candlelit · hearth · quilted · nestled · soft
secret
Concealed information
- concealedMade invisible deliberately
- tucked-awayPut aside discreetly
- obscuredMade hard to perceive
unseen · shadowy · veiled · unnoticed · camouflaged · out-of-the-way · forgotten · undiscovered · sequestered · recessed
discovering
Finding what was hidden
uncovering · finding · investigating · rummaging · poking · ferreting · snooping · curiosity · treasure · wandering
- compartmentscompartments, cubbies, cubbyholes, pigeonholes, niches
- interiorsrooms, bedrooms, walls, kitchens, floors
- rustic decorlog furniture, reclaimed wood, barnwood, barn doors, farmhouse sink
- storagedrive, silos, bins, tanks, storehouse
- public artstatues, sculptures, murals, monuments, fountains
- library designfloor plan, shelving, stacks, reading rooms, circulation desk
nooksfocal points
Centers of attention
public spaces · thoroughfares · center stage · foreground · showrooms
- nooks and cranniesSmall concealed spaces collectively
- nook and crannyAny concealed small space
- reading nookSecluded spot for books
- breakfast nookBuilt-in kitchen eating area
- cozy nookSmall sheltered comfortable space
- book nookSnug spot for literature