How to Create a Cozy Reading Nook in Your Home
You don’t have to have a library in your home to have the perfect place to curl up with a good book. Today, I’ll show you how I create a cozy reading nook in a corner of my home.
I love to read. I love starting a new book, and breaking the binding in. I love the smell of the freshly printed pages, and the way they feel when I turn them. I love to submerse myself into the characters lives, their homes, and their families. I also love to have a cozy, warm blanket, and a cup of hot tea with me when I’m reading. I guess you could say I love a cozy reading nook!
I don’t get a whole lot of time to sit and read these days, but when I do, you better believe I take FULL advantage. I enjoy finding a quiet spot to tuck away in…far, far away…;) kidding, kidding, but I do like to go somewhere quiet to sip my tea, and immerse myself into whatever I’m reading. I don’t have a library to rival Beauty and the Beast…I don’t even have a proper bookshelf. The good news is, you don’t need one either to create the perfect cozy place to escape…even if it is just for a few minutes a day.
Elements of a Cozy Nook
- A cozy spot to sit. Whether it be a chair, a corner of the sofa, or a sweet little window seat, find your favorite spot to snuggle up with some good reads. Bonus if your cozy spot can accommodate “unintentional” naps.
- Good lighting is a must. I like a wall lamp to help put the light above and behind me, but obviously a table top lamp would work just as nicely!
- A soft blanket to snuggle up with. I don’t think I have to explain the reasoning behind this one too much. You just need a blanket. 🙂
- A side table or solid surface for your hot tea or beverage of choice, and of course for you book. You need some type of surface. It can be as simple as a crate you repurpose, a book shelf nearby, or stool with a tray on it.
- A place to keep your books. This is also a no-brainer. You have to have a place for your book. I LOVE finding something that serves more than one purpose. I found a great little side table that also doubles as my book shelf.
- A green plant to liven it up, and create an environment you want to be in. It’s been scientifically proven that plants lift our moods, and help alleviate stress. Create a mini jungle in your reading nook, and you may never want to leave.
Winter gives us a good excuse to cozy up with a good book, and I hope that this post inspires you to create your own little reading escape.
Thanks SO much for spending a tiny part of your day with me! Talk to you soon!
