37 Chic Ideas For a Reading Nook

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Reading is one of the oldest pastime activities done for entertainment or knowledge. The advancement of technology has brought with it many media to use. This has made reading a fun , interactive activity to do even when you are on the move; I am talking about your eBooks, audiobooks and book influencers.

Safe to say, whichever way you enjoy reading a book, we all like to be settled in a quiet comfortable place. I know I treat my reading space like a shrine because it is where I indulge all my fantasies, be it fiction, philosophy, poetry, or anthologies.

So for all readers who are craving such a space or already have it but are not satisfied with how it looks, here are 37 ways to create or remake your reading nook. These ideas not only give you a quiet and distinct space but also provide you with beautiful backgrounds.

1. Have a library of books to tell everyone you mean business

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2. Add a comfortable couch for those long reading hours.

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3. Set up your reading nook at the corners of your home if you do not have enough space

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4. Get comfortable by adding a cozy rug to the nook

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5. Add a small side table to hold your items when reading

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6. Install proper lighting such as soft and focused lighting

7. Add a fun element to the reading nook such as a swing chair

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8. Add a couple of modular shelves to display your books and other items for an artistic background

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9. Install hanging shelves for displaying other items in a multifunctional room

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10. Create a reading nook under the stairs especially in a limited space area

11. Go back in time by adding vintage touches to your reading nook

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12. Choose a clever wallpaper background for the reading nook

13. Choose a comfortable color and paint an accent wall for the reading nook

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14. Alternate using your kitchen breakfast nook as a reading nook

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15. If you love reading in a lively room, add bohemian touches to your reading nook

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16. Keep it interesting by adding a couple of art pieces, mounted or just laid by the wall

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17. Create an outdoor reading nook and absorb all nature has to give while reading

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18. If reading while lying down is your style, include a day bed in your reading nook

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19. Give it a moody feel to be truly immersed in your book world

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20. Repurpose a closet into a hidden reading nook

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21. Keep it minimal to avoid sensory overload while reading

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22. Use a detached room to put up your reading nook

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23. Set up your reading nook by the fireplace for a warm toasty feeling as you enjoy your book

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24. If you have a large staircase landing, put it use by setting up a reading nook

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25. Add mysterious elements which cater to your individual tastes and you get to claim your space

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26. Reading in comfort is the goal, so spruce up your nook by add soft plush throw pillows

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27. As long as comfort is key, add a bunch of couch blankets or keep them close in the reading nook

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28. Set up the reading nook along your hallway for some light reading moments

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29. Add potted plants to your reading nook for proper feng shui

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30. Flowers are a constant mood lifter so use them to decorate your space

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31. Take proper advantage of reading using natural light by placing your reading nook next to a window

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32. In an open plan layout, use color block or pattern to demarcate the reading nook area

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33. Match the aesthetic of your reading nook to your book genres for a full and rich experience, such as adding Parisian touches for romance book lovers

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34. If you are easily distracted, remove all elements of time and sound

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35. Use a reading canopy or curtains to keep out distractions and be isolated from the real world

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36. Add a couple of seating for your book club friends

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37. Have a board to pin or write all your reading lists

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