Cozy reading nook decor ideas

Last Updated on 23/04/2024

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Discover how to make a cozy reading nook with stylish decor ideas as a quiet home spot in our living room or our bedroom. There are many ways to make a cozy and sophisticated reading nook. This quiet home spot usually has a cozy armchair near an ideally large bookcase and maybe a window. We can also use an ottoman, a floor lamp, and a side table to spend time with our favorite writers.

Cozy reading nook decor ideas

The armchair is everything

The armchair is everything because it defines the comfort and style of our reading nook. We should choose wisely the one that is not only comfortable but also inspiring for reading, too.

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Directional light is essential

Lighting is the most important factor when we create a space for reading. It’s essential to provide directional light.

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Moreover, whether a nearby window or not, we should prefer a floor lamp or a desk lamp that can be used as a table lamp, too. And, we should select lamps that will offer the right lighting conditions for your needs.

• Brentwood Floor Lamp Brown | Gilt
• Daphne Slipper Chair | One Kings Lane
• Set Of 2 Nesting Tables | Live Heroes
• Framed Art Print | Redbubble
• Hydrangea in Cube Vase Faux – The French Bee | AHAlife
• Regency Potted Faux Plant | Bobbi Brown

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The small side table

Firstly, a small side table is always a good idea beside any armchair for practical reasons. It’s the place for our coffee mug, a glass of water, our mobile phone, etc.

This beautiful living room layout pairs a light pink armchair and a print side table with pretty rose wall art with stylish golden decorative accessories. Featured items:

• Scarlett Swoop-Arm Chair – Petal Linen | One Kings Lane
• Retro Polka Dots Side Table | Society6
• Roses in Square Glass Vase | Soft Surroundings
• Rose Macaron Candle | Nordstrom
• Tall Stoneware Vase | H&M
• 8 Inch Champagne Geometric Vase | Mikasa
• Rose Otto Candle | Bloomingdale’s
• Framed Art Print | Redbubble

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Footstool or ottoman

Kick back and relax by using a cozy footstool or a stylish ottoman. It is a great idea to make your reading comfier and your foot lighter. 

This colorful living room is inspired by pop art and mid-century modern style. And, it has a modern reading nook with a statement armchair and footstool in vibrant red color. Plus, decor items of bright colors, like red and yellow, look so artful on a white background. Featured items:

• Uttermost arc floor lamp| macys.com
• Pop art | fab.com
• White sofa | usmlf.com
• Eye clock | usmlf.com
• Abigail Ahern Tropical home decor | selfridges.com
• Cyan Design glass vase | insideavenue.com
• Throw pillow | redbubble.com
• Picnic at Ascot floral decor | domino.com
• Womb furniture | usmlf.com
• Furniture of America accent table | amazon.com
• Womb furniture | usmlf.com
• Mondrian (Basic Art Series 2.0) | amazon.com

Vases, candles, and art prints

Add some personality and style with small vases, candles, and art prints on the wall to personalize your space.

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For a cozy book nook, we need our favorite books and surroundings that inspire us and promote our concentration.

This reading nook mood board has warm earthy reddish shades. And, it has some pretty decor items to create the ideal reading spot. Featured items:

• Medium Brass Vase | Rue La La
• Vase | Henri Bendel
• Round Coffee Table | Gilt
• Framed Art Print | Redbubble
• Ceiling Lights | Target
• Candle | H&M
• Radley Chair | Gilt
• Nearly Natural Topiary Tree | Macy’s

So, do you have your special reading spot? Feel free to share them in the comments.

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