Most people wish they read more but struggle to find the time. A cozy reading nook won’t add an extra hour to your day, but it will encourage you to crack open a book by providing an enticing area to dial into Dickens or shake things up with Shakespeare. Fortunately, creating a reading nook is easy; it just requires a few key elements, including the following:
The seating is among the most essential elements of a cozy nook; the more comfortable, the better. Avoid stools and hard wooden or plastic chairs, and opt for bean bags, floor pillows, and recliners instead. Chairs that allow you to sit upright or lie down often make the best options.
A blanket is to a nook, like a pillow to a bed. Adding blankets doesn’t just round out the area and give it more visual appeal, but it also adds practicality. As temperatures plummet and apartments cool, few things are more satisfying than a warm fleece blanket. Besides, wrapping yourself in one is much cheaper than turning up the thermostat.
If you’re reading an ebook, lighting comes with the tablet, and your external lighting isn’t as important. If you prefer old-fashioned books, however, good lighting is vital. Improper lighting, even if it’s just slightly too dim, can cause eye strain and the burning, itchiness, and blurred vision that come with it. Too much eye strain can make reading difficult, if not impossible.
Whatever your preference, a mug of coffee, a tumbler of hot cocoa, or a glass of red wine, cozying up with a good book is made better with a drink. Of course, you don’t want it literally in your hand the entire time, so make sure there’s space to set down a mug or glass without the risk of spilling (or water rings).
Listening to music while reading is a personal choice. Some people love classical or meditative tunes lightly playing in the background, while others need complete silence to concentrate. Make sure your nook aligns with your preference, whether that involves music, nature sounds, white noise, or nothing.
While reading is a pleasurable hobby all year long, something about autumn helps us fall in love with literature and lose ourselves between the pages. Creating a reading nook isn’t imperative to getting through a novel, but it helps make the journey more enjoyable.
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