In these crazy times, many of us are so wrapped up in our busy daily lives that it’s hard to find a moment to stop and recharge. Most often, when we have free time, we scroll through our Insta or Facebook feeds, forgetting that the best rest is to put away our devices and to indulge in a good book.
Tips For Making A Place To Hole Up Inside With A Good Book
If you’re the kind of literature buff who devours books one by one, and there’s nothing better for you than curling up with a good read, you absolutely need a perfect reading spot. A home library is the dream of any book lover, whose imagination draws rows of oak shelves filled with books in alphabetical order, the smell and rustle of pages, a comfortable favorite chair, a candle, or a lamp on a table nearby. Alas, we do not often have such wealth as a separate study or library. But to equip yourself with a cozy reading nook is not a problem in any, even the most modest-sized space, and this does not require much.
1. Decide What Comfy Reading Spot Works Best For You
To fully immerse yourself in the book worlds, solitude is a must. Of course, you can read anywhere, but a specially created zone with a comfortable place forms a ritual of a leisurely and meditative process, which creates a special atmosphere of comfort and relaxation. Before deciding on the spot for your reading nook, sit in it and assess how you feel in the space. It could be a sunny window ledge, the corner of your bedroom, a built-in nook in a wall, or just your favorite chair. Sometimes it is enough to place a couch and isolate yourself from the whole world with a folding screen so that nothing distracts you from reading.
2. Find The Right Chair
You can sit comfortably for reading on a chair, bench, sofa, couch, but the chair is considered the most comfortable. When selecting a chair, you should prioritize comfort over everything else. Whether you choose a large leather armchair or a rocking chair, the main thing is that it meets your comfort needs. It’s good when a chair has a footrest, but a pouf can also work well. As for style, find a chair that’s similar to your existing home decor and the furnishings in that area.
3. Consider Lighting Options
The need for good lighting is not even worth mentioning, it is one of the most important aspects of reading space. If you place a lamp above a comfy armchair it will indicate the best place to curl up with a good book. Use a reading lamp or floor lamp to provide adequate lighting. Prioritize lights with settings to adjust your light depending on the time of day and your needs. Make the most of natural light by placing your reading area close to a window – a sun-drenched corner is a natural mood enhancer, and natural light is your eyes’ best friend.
4. Surround Yourself With Comforts
Incorporate your favorite accessories that make you feel happy. Surround yourself with plants, flowers, candles, or whatever else you love. Arrange your favorite books and magazines by organizing them on a shelf, window ledge, side table, mini bookcase, or stylish magazine rack. Lay a soft rug in the reading area – this will add coziness. Lay out a couple of pillows and plaid in a chair or on a couch. A plaid is perhaps the favorite accessory for book lovers. After all, as soon as we imagine that we are wrapped in a plaid with a book, with a cup of tea or cocoa, it immediately relaxes and fills us with happiness.
Your reading nook can be arranged according to your taste and preferences but most importantly, that it be warm, light, and quiet so that you can retire to the world of literary dreams.
