BUILD YOUR OWN READING CORNER
Storage bench drawers, storage bins, baskets or a floating shelving unit can be used to organise books, cushions, throws and any other reading corner items that need to be tidied away.
Getting the right lighting for your reading nook is important for your eyes and also for creating the right ambience.
Having your reading corner near a window or a source of natural light will give you the best lighting. If the reading nook is in a dark corner or you are reading at night time, there are a multitude of options to provide sufficient lighting levels.
Simple reading lamps are great solutions for a space that does not have much natural light. A table lamp with a flexi arm, so that it can be positioned where you want it, can focus the light on your book.
In lives dominated by work and technology, a responsibility-free afternoon or even 5 minutes quiet time is a luxury that everyone deserves.
If we dedicate a space in our homes to peaceful activities such as reading, it can serve as a reminder to slow down and take time for self-care.
A special place in your home will allow you to curl up with a good book and escape for a few hours.
Cousins Furniture give their tips to create a cosy reading nook for you and your family, just in time for autumn to get cosy!
A reading corner can be almost anywhere that you want it to be in your home. It can be a quiet corner of your lounge, dining room or bedroom. You just need to make it into the perfect place where you can relax.
The perfect reading chair should be one that you can sit in for long periods of time and will provide good support for your neck, back and arms. A large chair enables you to move about whilst remaining comfortable. Your chair, ideally, should be supportive, substantial and durable. Sufficient lumbar support is particularly important especially if you are sitting for extended time frames.
A chaise is a great option –you can really unwind while reading- as is a snuggler chair or a recliner chair. Each of these will help to raise your comfort levels and allow you to spend your free time in relaxation.
A bookcase close to your reading chair will provide optimal convenience. Displaying your books in a bookcase will add to the overall decoration of your space. How you want to organise them is up to you. Built-in shelving, standard bookcases, floating wall units or repurposed furniture are some of the options that you can use to make your own personal library.
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It can be difficult to hold a cup of tea and turn the pages of a good book at the same time so having a side table within arm’s reach of your seat is perfect.
You can put a beverage on there, place your book down or include additional lighting if you have a table lamp.
Cushions and throws elevate the cosiness of your reading corner. Cushions can be strategically placed to add support to your back while you are reading. Blankets and cushions can help you to snuggle up with a good book by adding softness and texture.
Accent details, such as pillows and a blanket, will give your space character and enhance the ambience that you wish to create. You can add pops of colour or co-ordinate your cushions with your existing décor.
Introducing faux plants can breathe life into the space and artwork and photos will speak of your personality and style.
Cousins have a range of products that can inspire you to get creative with your space and help to establish a welcoming reading corner.
Visit your nearest Cousins Furniture showroom or shop online at
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