nook - Small area or space, like an alcove, that is conducive to meditating, reading, relaxing or quietly reflecting.
The alcove at the large window made a perfect nook, where Gemma could quietly take time away from the family, to read her book or write in her journal without interruption.
rehabilitate - To renovate or repair something, such as a building, facility, person, or environment, to make it more usable or up to current standards.
The city invested in programs to rehabilitate the old industrial district, transforming it into a vibrant area for businesses and residents.