A dream reading corner at home - how to arrange it?

Long moments with your favourite book deserve a suitable setting. It is therefore worth creating a cosy reading corner in the living room or bedroom. In such a place, we can not only comfortably immerse ourselves in reading, but also give our bodies and absent-minded thoughts a rest.

The passion for reading often accompanies us throughout our lives. It can be fostered by creating a cosy resting area away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. A comfortable armchair, a bookcase and a reading lamp are all it takes to create the reading corner of your dreams.

A reading corner at home - where should it be?

Everyone's space is different, but even in a small bedsit we can create the right conditions for reading. First of all, it's worth taking a careful look around. You may discover an unused alcove or a bit of free space that can be used as a reading nook. If space is limited, one of the existing areas can be given a new function.

There is also nothing to prevent the reading corner from becoming the heart of the entire house. However, make sure that it is cleverly separated from the rest of the room to ensure peace and quiet. For this purpose, a folding screen or a double-sided bookcase on which to place books will prove useful. A rug on the floor and decorative wall decoration in the form of lamella panels will also help to visually separate the reading area.

Ideally, a home reading nook should have plenty of natural light - especially if you like to read during the day. Regardless of the proximity to the window, well-chosen lighting will help us after dark. A floor lamp or a wall lamp with a long arm will prove indispensable. For reading, incandescent lamps with a light intensity of 300 to 500 lux and a wattage of 40 watts are recommended. If you opt for the LED variant, choose a 4.5 W bulb.

When reading, the right colour of light is also important. For our eyes, slightly warm light will be best, as cold light will quickly tire the eyes. If your reading room has multiple functions, opt for neutral lighting so that the space looks harmonious.

How to arrange a reading corner in the living room?

Every lover of reading needs a comfortable seat, so it is a good idea to arrange a reading corner in the living room. It is worth finding space there not only for a sofa, but also for an armchair with a high back. By deciding on the upholstery fabric yourself, you can easily match it to the interior design and your own tastes.

The traditional ear cushion with slender armrests will allow you to adopt a comfortable position even when reading for hours on end. The Volt armchair can be fitted with a swivel base, allowing full freedom of movement. Deep relaxation enthusiasts who occasionally take a nap with a book will love the adjustable Fint armchair. You can recline on it and put your reading on the shelf at the back of the piece of furniture. Supplemented with a soft pouffe, it will also bring relief to tired legs.

In our living room, however, there is not always space for an additional piece of furniture. To create a reading corner, it is therefore worth using a sofa and a pouffe, which also plays other roles on a daily basis. Depending on the configuration, Conffi modular furniture will prove useful as an extra bed to sleep on, a space to receive guests or a comfortable chaise longue for reading. A handy basket next to the seat will hold newspapers and a warm blanket, especially useful during autumn and winter evenings.

When arranging a reading corner in a small living room, we can also make use of other furniture we own. The portable Handy table, which has so far served its purpose in the garden or on the balcony, can be used as a mobile bookcase - in addition to books, it can also hold aromatic candles and a cup with a drink. The rectangular coffee table configured in the Creative system will also serve as a handy bookcase. The recesses under the top will provide space not only for remote controls and small audio/video devices, but also for your favourite books.

The Creative system allows you to create a piece of furniture from scratch, so you can decide on the arrangement of shelves, the colour of the carcass or the type of legs. This allows you to design your dream home bookcase, tailored to specific books. In a living room with a reading nook, a partially closed display cabinet or bookcase will be a good choice. This will give you plenty of space for books, but will also allow you to hide what you do not want to show to your guests.

How to plan a reading corner in the bedroom?

A comfortable reading corner can also be arranged in the bedroom. It is often the only private place in the house that is conducive to concentration. However, this room, like any other, has its limitations in terms of space. Given the limited space available, it is worth adapting the most important piece of furniture in the room for reading. A bed with an upholstered headrest, upholstered with a pleasant fabric, will enhance your evening relaxation. The soft headrest will provide comfortable support for the back and, accompanied by a warm blanket, will create ideal conditions for following the fate of your favourite characters.

The Soform upholstered panels will also do well in the reading corner in the bedroom. They will provide comfortable support, help to quiet the interior and insulate the wall. By choosing from panels in various shapes and colours, we can easily match the soft headrest with the interior design.

A bed with a hard headrest can also become a pleasant place to read. Simply arrange a row of cushions at the head of the bed and use the flexible Elastic reading light to facilitate evening reading and ensure a restful night's sleep. The USB port at the base of the lamp can be used to charge your e-book reader, so that nothing can get in the way of finishing a chapter.

How do you find space for books in the bedroom? Keep the books you're currently reading close at hand in bedside cabinets and display others on an open bookcase. If you can't fit even a narrow bookcase in your bedroom, you can install wall-mounted shelves.

Sometimes, however, we have a large bedroom, in which we can plan a reading corner. A Stan rocking chair with a footstool on a wooden skid is a worthwhile addition. This timeless set will become a special companion for moments with a book. The swaying seat can accommodate up to two people, so that reading with a child in the evening becomes a blissful experience.

Setting up a reading corner in the office

If you have a home office, you can also find the perfect place for reading there. To create a comfortable environment, all you need is the furniture you use for your professional duties. A reclining armchair will allow you to adopt a comfortable position, while the desk can accommodate a book spread out and a reading light for the pages. If you like to jot down your thoughts while reading, you will appreciate the Nature desk equipped with capacious drawers or niches for storing small items. Thanks to a hidden trough for an electric power strip, you will also have no problem charging your e-reader or tablet.

It is a good idea to use the space of the study efficiently. The Creative semi-open bookcase will help us to organise it well. Important documents and projects can be hidden behind the fronts of lockable cabinets, while the open shelves can be used to display the home book collection.

Create a good atmosphere in the reading room.

A soothing atmosphere is conducive to reading. In addition to functional furniture, it is therefore a good idea to find accessories that will make our precious resting time more pleasant. Candles will create an atmospheric atmosphere in the reading room, wrapping the space in a magical glow. A Presto candle will also introduce the exotic scent of bergamot orange to pamper our senses.

Reading can also be accompanied by other pleasures, such as aromatic coffee or hot tea. Prepared in a porcelain pot, it will keep you reading for a long time. A basket with a woollen blanket and a hand-woven rug with a distinctive texture that stimulates the touch are also worth keeping at hand. If decorated with attention to detail, the reading corner will become a place in the house that we will be reluctant to leave.