Many houses constructed between the early to mid-1900s have a tiny shelf integrated into the kitchen or hallway wall. If you reside in an older home, you might have noticed this. If you never pondered about its purpose, you may have wondered why it was installed. Well, there was indeed a reason behind it!
A phone alcove is the name for that tiny shelf. Before
cellphones, people used landlines to communicate. It feels like a distant
memory now. Many houses were designed with only one spot for the phone. Some of
them had a small shelf or drawer near the phone for address or phone books.
It’s quite outdated to consider using an address book nowadays!
Nowadays, many people rely on cellphones instead of
landlines. However, if you have a landline phone at home, you can get creative
with it! You could use it as a decoration by placing an old phone there. Or, if
you prefer, you could actually use it. The niche is spacious enough to hold
books or other decor items. Another idea is to fill the niche with small potted
plants. The possibilities are endless, so it’s all up to you!
I appreciate the convenience of new homes, but I also
admire the unique details in old homes. Our house is quite old, lacking a phone
niche. Does your house have one? If yes, I’m quite envious!
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