How to make your dream reading corner a reality
The reading corner consists of several elements that make it that perfect, cozy place. Many people dream of having a reading corner in their homes, but few realize that this is actually a much more realistic desire than they believe. Here are all the steps you need to incorporate a reading nook into your home.
Make your reading corner your own
Choose your place
This is one of the most important steps in setting up a reading nook. Think of a place in your home where you already feel comfortable. It can be a corner of your room, living room, bay window or any place that gives you a sense of security and comfort. This is your starting point.
Choose your place
Consider sitting
Once you’ve chosen your venue, it’s time to think about comfort and convenience. If you have a bay window, it’s the perfect place, as it already has a built-in seating area. If you have chosen another corner, you can place comfortable pillows or a small mattress or pad. If you prefer an armchair or even a floating seat, that works great too.
Consider sitting
Let it be yours
If you want, you can set up a small tent or yurt to separate it from the rest of the space. You’ll also need to think about whether you want to include storage space around your nook. This can hold books, blankets and anything else that will make your reading nook super cozy. You can use bookshelves, suitcases, decorative baskets or anything else that suits your personality and decorating style. The most important thing is to create a space that feels like a safe escape where you can really get lost in the world of your book.
Let it be yours
Light It Up
Consider your lighting options, both for practical and decorative purposes. You can turn on the lamp so that you always have enough light and do not strain your eyes. If you have the right space for it, you can install a permanent lamp, but if you don’t, you can also use portable lamps. To create a cozy ambiance, you can place small fairy lights to add a warm glow while you read.
Light It Up
Fill it with books
Now comes the fun part — adding all the books to your corner to make it complete. If you have limited space, you can include your favorite books that you always come back to, or you can set up a book rotation here. You can add books you want to read in the future, and of course feel free to add little personal touches and knick-knacks to really make this space feel like yours.
Fill it with books
