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20 ideas for decorating your home library or reading nook
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When the weather is dreary, be it raining or snowing, the first thing that comes to mind is curling up with a good book. I think every home should have a special spot to sit, relax and read. Whether you fancy a home library or a reading nook, these 20 items will ensure that your space will feel a little more like your new favorite escape. — Trina from La La Lovely
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If you have a reading nook or corner, I think this wallpaper is beyond fun. It will play up the "library" feel when space is tight.
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This photograph of an actual library in Sweden is stunning. It will surely add any drama that your little reading corner may lack.
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It's hard to find a furniture piece that is both formal and friendly. This velvet chair would certainly be quite suitable, in both style and comfort, for a library or reading nook.
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A little greenery in a dark reading corner always adds an extra touch of life, especially when it's cold or rainy out. I've been wanting a Fiddleleaf Fig like this one for quite some time.
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Lighting totally sets the ambiance for a room, and what really makes a reading room into a library is the perfect sconce. Mount these directly onto a bookshelf for a little extra drama.
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When reading, a cup of tea or coffee is always in order. I would love to sip my milky tea from this cheeky mug while reading a classic.
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Other than books, a library or reading room needs a bookshelf the most. I'm in love with this one, as it looks like it just jumped out of an old English manor.
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Of course you will need your favorite books to fill your bookshelves, but you will want to display, front and center, a few books that are equally as pretty on the outside as the words printed inside.
by Serena & Lily
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This little table would be just right in a library or reading corner. It would be perfectly comfortable next to a table or window seat and happy to hold your cup of tea.
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by Jayson Home
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| This gorgeous bench could make a window seat in a minute's time. I think it would also be just as happy tucked in a little corner or nook. Curling up on this bench with a book in hand would be pure bliss. |
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Baskets are great catchalls for magazines, newspapers and books. This basket would work great in both traditional and modern reading rooms.
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Reading by candlelight — what could be more relaxing? I love the design and quirk that these candles would add to a home library. Their letters pair well with the books.
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Getting lost in a book on a snowy or rainy day requires a blanket. This blanket would do the trick. It's neither too stuffy nor too casual.
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Bookends are like the icing on the cake as far as books are concerned. I love these brass seashells. They are shiny and take my thoughts adrift to sunny days.
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A reading lamp is a must for a home library, reading nook or even just a chair in quiet corner. I adore the style of this twin lamp; it's double the fun.
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| This vintage rug would be the very thing to make a rather ordinary room into a home library. The dark colors are so rich and the pattern is perfection. |
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| A tray that sits on your bench or shelf and holds your cup of tea or coffee is a must. This gold bamboo tray is so interesting. |
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This pattern would add just the right amount of interest to a reading chair or bench.
by Rose & Grey
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Leather chairs are almost a must in a home library. I think the worn feel of this chair, in particular, fits the bill. I'll take two, please.
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This is one way to think outside of the box when it comes to storing your books. If you're going to make a reading nook, why not make it inviting for little ones while also adding some interest for adult eyes? I would love to have one of these bookshelves for my children.
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Ideabook updated on Dec. 10, 2011.
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Laura- that is a great idea. Thanks for sharing!