Add some art or landscape to your room to give your space a more refreshing look and throw pillows on your sofa.

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You also need a rug to anchor your space; put the rug under the sofa and table to make the room more elevating! The rug will help to make your room nicer and warmer!

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Also, change the color of your drapes behind the sofa with some contrasting color for a more enhancing look.

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I will also recommend adding some books or other art pieces in the cupboards beside your fireplace just like this:

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Put on some vase or some tray you love onto your table!

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Here's the rug suggestion for you:

Here are a few ideas for you on how to layout and decorate your reading space.

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