inglenook
noun
in·gle·nook
ˈiŋ-gəl-ˌnu̇k 
ˈiŋ-əl-
: a nook by a large open fireplace
also
: a bench or settle occupying this nook
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The fireplace’s original inglenook was reinterpreted with floor-to-ceiling marble and the woodwork was brought back to its initial splendor.
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Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025
There’s a barn with an inglenook fireplace for rainy days, a plunge pool for hot ones.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2024
Also on this floor, the primary is decked out with another inglenook fireplace, a dressing area, and a huge bathroom with a marble walk-in shower, while two additional bedrooms and baths, plus a third room that could be configured as an office or bedroom, are tucked up on the third floor.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
On a small square table near the fireplace inglenook is a black lacquered tray with glass and crystal candlesticks in different shapes and sizes found at thrift shops and garage sales.
—oregonlive, 9 Dec. 2022
Guide price: $3.06 million This four-bedroom, three-bathroom farmhouse, with original features including beamed ceilings and an inglenook fireplace, is in the village of Milton-under-Wychwood.
—Ruth Bloomfield, WSJ, 12 Jan. 2022
The inglenook, topped with a ribbed indoor/outdoor chenille cushion, is the daughter’s favorite spot to curl up with her laptop.
—BostonGlobe.com, 26 Mar. 2021
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Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025
There’s a barn with an inglenook fireplace for rainy days, a plunge pool for hot ones.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2024
Also on this floor, the primary is decked out with another inglenook fireplace, a dressing area, and a huge bathroom with a marble walk-in shower, while two additional bedrooms and baths, plus a third room that could be configured as an office or bedroom, are tucked up on the third floor.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
On a small square table near the fireplace inglenook is a black lacquered tray with glass and crystal candlesticks in different shapes and sizes found at thrift shops and garage sales.
—oregonlive, 9 Dec. 2022
Guide price: $3.06 million This four-bedroom, three-bathroom farmhouse, with original features including beamed ceilings and an inglenook fireplace, is in the village of Milton-under-Wychwood.
—Ruth Bloomfield, WSJ, 12 Jan. 2022
The inglenook, topped with a ribbed indoor/outdoor chenille cushion, is the daughter’s favorite spot to curl up with her laptop.
—BostonGlobe.com, 26 Mar. 2021
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“Inglenook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inglenook. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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inglenook
noun
in·gle·nook
ˈiŋ-(g)əl-ˌnu̇k
: a corner by the fire or chimney
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