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Looking for ideas on how to create a reading nook in small space? Here are nine creative ways to put together a reading nook that you'll love.
Creating a comfortable reading nook is super easy. No matter what size space you're working with there are plenty of ways to set up a reading area.
The basics for what you'll need: a comfortable reading chair and adequate reading light. But adding a small side table, bookshelf, pillows, a blanket, a small rug, or even a few plants will make the space look more put together.
So let's dive in!
This post is all about the reading nook ideas for small spaces.
READING NOOK IDEAS:
Creating a corner reading nook is one of the best ways to make use of small spaces. At least for me corners are hard to decorate, so setting up my reading area there has filled an unused space and it is still out of the way of my traffic areas.
If you have colorful or dark walls then adding neutral and cream colored pieces will brighten and complement the space.
This bar cart side table functions as a book holder in addition to the mounted book holder. Adding shelving or artwork to a wall is a great finishing element.
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If instead you have neutral or light colored walls, adding pops of color and texture in your furniture and décor will help to bring the space to life.
A great way to make your area feel more intentional is to add a rug. A round rug will soften the sharp corner of the room and define the space. As a rule of thumb when choosing the size of rug you'll need is that the rug should cover all but 1-2 ft of floor between its edges and the wall.
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If you don't have a lot of extra space, this simple corner reading nook is so achievable. All you need is comfortable floor seating and some pillows. It's a bonus if you can find a corner in your home with good natural light so that you won't need an outlet for a floor lamp.
Another option for your small reading nook is to utilize convertible furniture. This Convertible Chair Bed from Amazon can be an ottoman, a chair, or even a bed. Which gives you more versatility in your space and more comfort for when you want to read.
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Even if you don't have a bay window, you can create a great window reading area with a bench or daybed. Everything about this reading nook feels like bringing the outdoors in and creates such a relaxing area. Adding a few house plants will bring a touch of personality, texture and color.
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This Better Homes and Gardens wicker egg chair is the perfect reading chair. So comfortable and so cute, it can be used for an indoor or outdoor reading nook.
Tons of retailers carry this product or a similar style so if you're looking to price shop check out Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Home Depot.
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This is the cutest little cat/dog/pet bed to add to your reading nook to match your own egg chair.
You can usually find something like this one at HomeGoods and TJ Maxx for cheaper, but their sites are showing out of stock on the tan color. So it might be worth a trip to the store if there is one near you.
This one pictured is from Chewy.
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There are a ton of affordable, stylish armchairs on Amazon and Walmart that are perfect for adding color. In this reading nook we've used a bunch of different complementary colors to bring some life.
Wall art is a great way to show your personality and give a focal point to your reading nook.
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I love this neutral reading nook, all the colors are calming and flow easily together. Neutral colors are nice for a reading area because nothing is contrasting enough to distract you or pull your eye away from your book.
Adding a foot stool and some big comfy pillows and a blanket are the perfect way to top off your nook.
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Papasan chairs make AMAZING reading chairs. They are so so comfortable and so cute. This reading nook does a great job of utilizing earthy colors to make it feel so calm and inviting.
This patterned papasan cushion was from Pier1, but they unfortunately stopped making it. And now it seems most retailers carry exclusively solid colors. For more options, check out BlueBrushGifts shop on Etsy. They make patterned cushion covers for papasan cushions.
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This reading nook pallet can be created anywhere in your home. But it is especially great for those areas in your home where you have slanted ceilings since it often ends up being unused space.
Depending on the size of the area that you have to work with, you can use an actual mattress with sheets or you can use a variety of floor cushions.
Recreate this under stair reading nook:
There you have it! Nine great ideas to get you started on creating your reading nook.
You can use any colors and textures to make your space unique to you. As long as you have somewhere comfortable to sit and enough light to read then any area is capable of being a reading nook.