Five necessities for any reading nook

If you love to read, then you know having a good reading nook in your home is a necessity. It will encourage the rest of your family to read and gives you a space you can really enjoy when you dive into a new book. Here are five necessities any good reading nook will have.

 

• A Theme

 

The first thing you should do when creating a cozy place for reading is to pick a theme. When fostering reading in children, many people like to use bright colors and themes like Dr. Suess in order to give the space a fun feel. If the area is going to be more for yourself and other adults in the home, you may want to stick with more neutrals in order to create an environment that can transform to anywhere. Or you can try to bring back a bit of life from your childhood. Harry Potter themes are a great example of this. Whatever you do, make sure you pick out paint colors you love and get baseboard radiator covers to complete the look of the room.

 

 

 

Bookshelves

There are so many different ways you can put bookshelves in your reading nook. You can choose anything from floating bookshelves to a whole wall filled with shelves. Many children’s reading nooks will use rain gutters as shelving, so the books can easily be seen and accessed by the children. Whatever you choose, shelves are practical and complete the look of the space. Plus, nobody will be questioning what you use the space for. It will be pretty clear by the rows of books.

 

 

 

 

Place to lounge

Even in the smallest spaces, creating a place to get comfortable with your book is essential. Maybe all you need are some pillows on a rug or you can buy some comfortable new couches. Bean bags are an especially popular option for comfortable reading spaces. In this case, it is much better to get something you feel comfortable sitting in and enjoy with your family than it is to get something stylish. Some people even put hammocks in the space.

 

 

 

 

Blankets and pillows

Even with the most comfortable couch, it isn’t quite the same without your blankets and pillows to snuggle up with. Remember, this space is more about functionality and being a comfortable place to lounge about than it is about showing off a perfectly decorated room to your friends. Even if you have a little tent for your little ones to read in, make sure they have pillows and blankets to snuggle. Nothing says ""cozy reading nook"" like some extremely comfortable blankets and pillows.

 

 

 

 

Decor

Your bookshelves alone might be all the decor you need if they go wall to wall, but adding some wall decor will really complete the space. A sign on the wall that says ""read"" or some black and white photos of places in the world you want to visit will give an amazing finished look. This is especially important with a strong theme where the finishing details make all the difference.

 

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