How to Create a Cozy Reading Nook
Dreaming of curling up with a book in your favorite, most comfortable chair? Our guide will help you create a cozy reading nook anywhere in your home. The corner of your primary bedroom, a teeny loft at the top of the stairs, an unused closet off a main hallway—you can transform an underutilized space into the perfect place to read with our inspiration and ideas. Once you’ve picked the right spot and found a comfy reading chair, follow our tips to make a reading nook that feels customized to you.
Where Is the Best Place to Put a Reading Nook?
Choosing the right spot is the first step to creating a cozy reading nook, but the best location depends on the floor plan of your home and your personal preferences. Do you want somewhere secluded that you can escape to for alone time? Or would you prefer to style a reading nook that acts as a decorative accent in a larger space, like the living room or primary suite?
An alcove, corner, or even a closet can become a cozy space to escape and snuggle up with a good book when you add the right furniture, decor, and accessories. Here are our tips for choosing the best spot to put your reading nook.
- Consider your existing spaces. Explore your home for spaces that lend themselves to seclusion, such as a window seat or dormer alcove. In a kids’ room or office, an extra closet could easily become a cozy spot for reading.
- Capitalize on natural light. If you set up your reading nook next to the window, you let natural light illuminate the pages—and provide the perfect views for daydreaming.
- Double-check access to power. Whether your nook is next to the window or not, you’ll still want to add supplemental accent lighting to minimize eye strain, so prioritize placing your reading nook somewhere there is an outlet.
How to Set Up a Reading Nook in 5 Steps
Once you’ve chosen where to put it, setting up a dreamy reading nook is almost as easy as 1-2-3. From picking a comfortable chair to adding decor, consider these cozy reading nook ideas to create the ideal spot for exploring your favorite story.
