How to Create a Reading Nook
You’ve found your favourite books, now where to read them?
A cosy and quiet spot to enjoy your favourite novels! Heavenly!
A reading nook is a must-have for any book lover. A place to relax and unwind from the rest of the world. Calming and peaceful. Is it any wonder so many seek the perfect nook for their books?
Your nook should be cosy, personalised and practical. A true bookworms paradise.
Follow my 14 top tips to create your perfect book nook! I can’t wait to help you find your space with my reading nook ideas!
READING NOOK IDEAS
1. Soft and Comfy Materials
Time to get comfy!
Nothing says cosy like a soft throw. Fill your reading nook with items that feel homely and warm. Your nook should be a place you feel comfortable and at peace.
Try using soft furnishings such as comfy cushions and woollen blankets. Feel relaxed and able to drift away from the rest of the world. Instant bliss!
2. Find Your Favourite Chair
Where do you relax best?
Is it in a large velvet armchair? A simple bucket seat? A daybed tucked away in which you can drift between reading and dreaming...
Whatever your preference, your choice of seat will truly personalise your reading nook. A chair for only you! Ah, dreamy!
If you’re feeling adventurous why not try out a hanging swing chair? Cute, comfy and a real space saver. Check them out here on Pinterest.
Low on cash? Skip the chair! Why not try some large floor cushions or a beanbag instead? Tuck them away into your favourite corner. Lie back with a cuppa and your favourite novel. Heaven!
3. Use a Side Table
Big or small. No matter the size, a table is a very handy addition to your little corner. A sure way to reduce any spills from drinks or reading snacks and an easy place to rest your books.
They also look fabulous when decorated with your favourite flowers or prints! But more on that later...
Saving money? Create your own table! Pile up your favourite books, (the bigger the better) and create a makeshift side table. Unique and handy! Just be careful it doesn’t topple...
4. Add a Splash of Colour
Bright colours inspire imagination and happy thoughts! If you are looking to add a little warmth to your reading nook, try adding a pop colour.
A bright armchair or colourful cushions add a lively touch to any room.
5. Include a Bookshelf
Nothing says reading nook like lots of books!
Adding a bookshelf to your reading corner is cosy and practical. It gives a clear function to your corner. It also makes finding your perfect novel a whole lot easier!
6. Make it Pretty
It’s time to set the scene. Fill your nook with your favourite artwork!
As your eyes drift and your mind wanders, you should feel content and at peace in your setting. So let’s make it a charming one.
Choose your favourite digital prints at On Book Street. Available in different sizes, they’re the perfect way to personalise any cosy corner.
Try framing your prints to create a unique gallery wall. Can’t decide on your favourites? Print lots of images in a small size and create a hanging postcard wall like this one.
No wall space? Print your favourite pic, frame it and place it on your bookshelf. A small burst of inspiration every time you take a seat.
7. Find Your Favourite Room
Set up shop in your favourite spot.
Do you love being around others whilst reading? Try the dining room or lounge. Want a space to escape to? Use the bedroom!
If you place your reading nook in your favourite room it will feel blissful from the get-go.
8. It Takes Two to Tango
Are you setting up in a communal space?
If you love reading with your family, try setting up a reading nook for two! Invest in a loveseat or two matching armchairs. Double the books, double the fun!
9. Find the View
A simple reading corner can become exquisite when placed next to a wonderful view. Set your chair and table next to the window. Easy, relaxing and inspiring!
10. Secret Spaces
Keen to be tucked away? Find a secret space in your home.
Do you have a small area in the corner of a hallway or under the stairs? Any space can be transformed with a few furnishings and your beautiful books.
Window ledges are the perfect space to set up a reading nook. Grab some comfy pillows and a small side table. You can even add a little shelf to keep your favourite reads and artwork.
11. Add a Cosy Rug
Comfort from the ground up!
Nothing says relax like a soft rug to warm your toes. From our experience, the cosier the nook the better! But then again I am a big softie...
12. Your Tiny Jungle
Never underestimate the power of plants!
A vase of flowers, cute cacti or towering house plants. Whatever your preference, surround your nook with the wonderful world of nature! Plants are perfect for brightening up your little corner!
Where better to find inspiration than from mother nature herself?
13. Late Night Reading
Illuminate your nook with some lovely lamps!
When the world begins to rest, you can escape to your favourite corner. Stay secluded in your own little world with some dimly lit lamps. The perfect way to drift off in the evening.
PS: You can also try adding some fairy lights! A cost-effective yet magical little touch.
14. Your Nook, Your Zone!
Make your nook a personalised space by painting it a different colour. A cheap and easy way to zone it off from the rest of the room.
Avoid feeling clustered by identifying the nook as your private space. A separate area for you to read and relax.
Let's get going!
I hope you love my nifty reading nook tips. Let me know how yours is coming along!
Tag me on Instagram (@onbookstreet) with your cosy corners. I can't wait to see them!
