Designing the Perfect Cozy Corner with Amity Home

As many might know, there’s nothing better than finding a hidden corner to curl up and read a book in a world that has become increasingly noisy and stress-filled. However, anyone can make their paradise in their home, whether you have a large space or just a window sill. At Amity Home, we are convinced that each home needs a room for rest. Here, let’s discuss all the essential aspects that one has to consider as a result of which one could create the most exquisite and comfortable reading nook.

1. Choosing the Right Spot

A great reading nook is defined by the selection of a proper spot. Therefore, it is recommended to select a location in your house that will be hidden from the noisy and active zones. It’s always perfect to put it in a corner close to the window – this way you get the light during the daytime and a nice view which contributes to the comfort of reading during the night.

Consider the following locations:

A window seat or bay window
An unused area in your bedroom or living room
A segment of a home office or a study
An area near an open bookshelf or built-in bookshelf space

2. Seating for Comfort

Of all the components, seating is usually the most important in a reading nook. You’ll want a chair or seating arrangement where you want to burrow yourself and stay put for hours while reading a book.

Here are a few ideas for comfortable seating:

Armchair: As for the most comfortable accent piece, designers suggest reaching for an oversized armchair, which will fit the bill for style and comfort. Choose one with comfortable fabric on the seats you would like to stretch your body on after a long day at work or school.
Window Seat: When installing a nook close to a window, a cushioned window bench is ideal especially when reading a book next to the window with sunshine.
Chaise Lounge: For those readers who prefer reading lying down, a chaise has a lot of elegance and is also comfortable.
Floor Seating: A sitting area, and floor cushion, for the small floor area with a rug is definitely doable.

Amity Home Tip: Accent each chair with one of our exquisite throws to complement the seating and provide a source of heat as well. Our Laka, Mushroom Alpaca Throw from the collection ensures an addition of texture and comfort to your corner.

3. Pile On the Textiles

As with most projects, when making a Reading Nook, textiles are the key to achieving that warm and comfortable feeling. By choosing the right fabrics for pillows, throws, and rugs, your nook will look and feel comfortable.

Throw Pillows: Nothing beats coming home, and after getting comfortable in your favorite reading spot, grabbing an oversized soft pillow can be the best thing to do. While it can help create added cushioning, backing, and comfort, combining the arrangement of aspects like patterns and textures will give the seating added depth. The Amory Pillow is designed to provide a comfortable and luxurious look to your place.
Throws and Blankets: A soft blanket is a must for wraping oneself up during the cooler part of the day and night. Hang it over your chair or place it close within your reach as a possible option. This makes Adley Quilt warm and perfectly right for bringing in a luxurious texture.
Rugs: If your nook is in an open space, a good quality colored rug is the cherry on top of the interior décor as it creates a specific area and at the same time provides a soft surface to the feet. Select one that has a faint print that matches your chairs. If you’re looking for a warm and neutral rug, our Baron Rug would be perfect for your space; it isn’t overwhelming while bringing in lots of texture.

Amity Home Tip: Bring extra pillows from the Brady & Fitzgerald Collection to have a sweet touch to the interior of the nook. These pillows are super comfy and classic in terms of design, so your reading corner won’t only be beautiful but also comfortable.

4. Add Personal Touches

The overall design and look of your reading nook will be unique to your personality type. This is where you need to retreat into a story so it is alright to add those touches that make you feel relaxed and creative. For lovers of family photos, the favorite scented candle, or a stack of the current reading – the additions of these items will make the space your own.

Conclusion

Creating a comfortable reading nook is more about personalizing a space that feels like a personal sanctuary. Applying comfort, textiles, lighting, and other personality factors, a reading nook will be created to transform into the best place to read, relax, or even to take a nap. In our furniture store Amity Home, we have various fabrics as well as other decorations for your home that will assist you in creating a comfortable and aesthetically appealing space for reading.

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