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The Bibliophile’s Nook Made Comfy

Wednesday, June 20th, 2018

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Do you love books more than you love talking with people? Do you have boxes upon boxes of books left even when you think you’ve already purged your collection? Then you’re a certified bibliophile. The word bibliophile means a lover of books (biblio meaning book and phile, a lover).

Bibliophiles aren’t just hoarders, they are mainly readers who value books so much that the very sight and smell of these make them feel satisfied. These are people who are fascinated with these reading materials and end up collecting and displaying them.

So, if you think that people are judging you with the books that you read and that you actually spend more time organizing your books than any other activity, then it’s time to set up your own reading corner. This nook should represent you and the genre that you love to read.

Pick the Perfect Spot

It all begins with the location. This isn’t as easy as picking the spot for your living room. This isn’t a random room that you need to set up. Keep in mind the configuration for your desired reading nook. it’s up to you to choose from the unused corners, a cozy spot in the attic, that window nook or even that unused space under the stairs.

Whichever spot you end up choosing, remember that you need to be comfortable there.

Reading Nook in a Small Spot

While everyone dreams of curling up while reading a book during the coldest months, there are moments when it seems even the very act of curling up requires a lot of space. So what should you do when you have just a tiny spot to work with?

First, that spot beneath that dormer window would become comfy if you place a cute table alongside a comfy chair. Just add a cup of tea during reading time and you’re in reading heaven.

For two people who have to share a narrow reading nook, just make sure to open the windows so that natural daylight could flood in, making the spot appear more spacious. Add a bench or two or just set up a sectional for the two bibliophiles to share.

And where horizontal space is lacking, you could always look up. Store your book collections vertically by using a tall bookshelf. Add a chaise lounge to complete the perfect reading spot.

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Choose the Comfy Chair

Once you’re done choosing the right spot for your reading nook, it’s time to find some comfortable seating. Just as the location, you also have different options for this. You could go for the rocking chair but it all the rocking makes you woozy, then go for a pile of floor pillows, a pouf, an armchair or even a hanging bed.

Of course, you have to consider the theme that you have chosen for your entire home. The reading nook that you’re about to set up must coincide with this theme.

Set Up Storage

As soon as you’re done shopping for the reading chair, it’s time to find the right furniture pieces that would become your favorite books’ display case or home. consider also all the other possible stuff that you could store in there such as a table lamp, a blanket (great for those snowed in reading moments), a headphone or two, small speakers for some ambient music while reading, a phone dock, and some comfy pillows.

The best option will always be an open shelf but you are still free to choose the style of your storage units. You could even have an ottoman with a secret storage. The design possibilities are boundless.

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