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The Arbor Bookcase from Fine Furniture Design’s Veranda Collection offers the right frame to your book collection.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n

Did you know that people who read books for at least half an hour each day get to live two more years longer than those who do not take the time to read? What\u2019s even odder is that bookworms who read three or more hours every week are less likely to die than those who just read magazines or newspapers.<\/p>\n

Now aren\u2019t those amazing information? If you\u2019re a bibliophile or even one who\u2019s wishing to become one, then you probably realized how important a reading area is in order to experience the joys of reading.<\/p>\n

In a world that\u2019s filled with notifications and beeps and alarms, the home and work boundaries ever diminishing, and a day-to-day hectic schedule for you and the whole family, you understand that it gets more difficult to set up a quiet reading zone.<\/p>\n

The designation of a perfect reading space is crucial. Successfully doing so will ascertain that you will have quiet reading moments \u2013 ones that you will surely enjoy.<\/p>\n

Reading area designation also requires that you use interior space wisely, making sure that every nook and cranny is given a good use. That bay window, for instance, can be the perfect reading spot especially these holidays. Just imagine reading your favorite novel as you watch the snowflakes fall.<\/p>\n

The Comfy Space <\/strong><\/p>\n

That reading list won\u2019t matter if you won\u2019t be able to enjoy it. So it is important that you do not just designate a space just because it is empty and has no previous use. There might be an empty space near the living room but this might not be the best spot to set up a reading nook solely because it is filled with activity.<\/p>\n

You need to find a spot that\u2019s gonna motivate you to sit down and read, even enjoy a good book. It is important to minimize distractions especially when you have a large family.<\/p>\n

Be sure to find a hideaway that\u2019s distant from the hub of the family activities. It must also be free from clutter and only decorated with a chaise lounge (or any comfy chair) and some pillows.<\/p>\n

Be sure to create a spot that\u2019s also attractive and non-boring. You can draw inspirations for your design from your favorite books. \u2018Like reading the Harry Potter series? Then let purple and black be your main colors.<\/p>\n

Be Tidy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve worked out the seating arrangement, then the next step is to find a table where you can put all your reading essentials. These aren\u2019t just your favorite books, though. You might enjoy a cup of tea while reading or even a glass of wine so be sure to leave a surface where you can place that wine glass or mug.<\/p>\n

Do you also wear reading glasses? Then you would want to have a spot to place it on while you\u2019re resting your eyes.<\/p>\n

A Shelf Nearby <\/strong><\/p>\n

Of course, you won\u2019t just be reading a few books. Depending on your style of reading, you might read one book and start another even when you\u2019re still not done with the first.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s convenient to have a bookshelf nearby so that you can place your book collections there. Again, may we remind you that book readers tend to live longer than their non-reading comrades so stock up on those books.<\/p>\n

Mind the Temperature <\/strong><\/p>\n

Make sure to keep your books in a moderate and stable environment. The temperature must be about 70 degrees (or cooler) and a humidity of about 40-50%. Too much moisture or heat can encourage mold growth so be wary of the temperature.<\/p>\n

Be sure to keep your books away from direct sunlight. And do clean them regularly by dusting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Did you know that people who read books for at least half an hour each day get to live two more years longer than those who do not take the time to read? What\u2019s even odder is that bookworms who read three or more hours every week are less likely to die than those who [ read more… ]<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17,13,10],"tags":[3326,3325,2120,91,92,363],"yst_prominent_words":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5478"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/26"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5478"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5478\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5480,"href":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5478\/revisions\/5480"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5478"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5478"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5478"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=5478"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}