6 Steps To Creating A Corner Reading Nook In The Living Room

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If you have an oversized living room, you probably feel like you just have a lot of wasted space that is not being used to its full potential. It just makes sense to section off an area as a separate “”room.”” This allows the living room to feel a little cozier, and it gives you the opportunity to create that reading nook you have wanted for so long. This is a lot easier to pull off than you might think.

Pick a Corner – Picking a corner may be more challenging than you thought it would be. If you have a window near a corner it would certainly be nice to look outside and see the snow falling or the birds taking turns in the bird bath. However, if it is the living room’s only windows you probably don’t want it hidden from the rest of the room.

Isolate the Space – Room dividers make it very easy to essentially create a separate room from the main space. You can also suspend curtain rods from the ceiling and make or buy floor-to-ceiling curtains. You could even make them with different fabric on each side, so you can decorate your nook differently than the rest of the room.

Comfortable Seating – The seating you choose should be something you can get really cozy in. For a larger nook, a bean bag sofa sure would be nice. If you prefer to sit on or near the floor, Jaxx makes a few seating options you may be interested in, such as the Five Points Lounger, Futon Hippo, and Nest.

Corner Fireplaces – You will never want to leave your nook, if you have a fire to relax next to. As their name implies corner fireplaces simply nestle right into a corner. Some even let you turn the heat off, so you can enjoy the ambiance of a realistic flame year-round.

End Table – You definitely need a small table, so you have something to put your lamp and beverage on. If you get a floor lamp, you could consider a coffee table instead. It just depends on how much space you have. Of course, you could always go with a nightstand, so you have a drawer to hide your secret stash of snacks.

Small Fountain – If there are other people in the home who may want to watch the TV in the living room while you are using the nook, a small fountain you will come in handy. The sound of cascading water will help mask the noise from the TV.

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6 Steps To Creating A Corner Reading Nook In The Living Room