Q&A for How to Make a Reading Nook in Your Room

You can create a makeshift creating nook. If you have a chair in your room or a corner you can utilize, then you can use that area. Get a basket with all the things that make it feel cozy; pillows, a reading light, floor pillows, etc., and have them ready for when you want to transform that space into a reading nook. Then, you can put it all back in the basket when you are finished.

You can use the small chair or you can use pillows and cushions. You could even use the pillows from your bed to temporarily put on the floor when you want to use it as a reading nook.

It depends whether you have sufficient light or if you are claustrophobic. As long as you have some light in there (at least a torch or reading lamp) and you feel comfortable being enclosed in that space, then it's fine.

A nook doesn't have to be extravagant. A great way to create a nook in a small room is by making a canopy. Another way is to use either your closet or a nearby pantry in your home.

i would recommend making/buying a canopy and hanging it over your bed from the ceiling. That way, you have a nice, private spot for reading, without taking up much space and you can remove it whenever you want.

Maybe you could find a comfortable, private space outside to read or put an area rug down in another part of your house. Or you could get bed risers and go under your bed, thus keeping your nook in your bedroom.

Try creating a temporary nook by pulling a quilt off your bed and then stuffing it against a corner of the room. If you have a wide windowsill, you could just make your nook there.

Is there a spare closet somewhere in your home? Otherwise, maybe your parents or a sibling would allow you to use some space in their room. You could also start a reading club with a friend and help them create a nook in their room. Everyone can craft, get creative!

Then dress up that small part of the room as best you can to make it comfortable, and take whatever book you want to read there with you.

In a closet or corner, or beside your bed are good places for a reading nook.

If you have a dresser, you can easily fold your clothes, so they fit. When you're not using your winter or summer clothes, put them in bins under the bed.

Sure! Always be creative! If you need help with more ideas, check out more wikiHows. There are some great ideas out there!

No. If you have an open space somewhere in your house, like in your bedroom, then you can make your "nook" in the middle of your bedroom floor. If you do have a space in the middle of your bedroom floor then you can just build a canopy nook there. But, make sure it is easy to get around in case of an emergency.

Use a worn down shelf and paint it your desired color or use a small little table to put your books on top of. You may also use some pillows to make it more comfy.

Try taking out some furniture or old things in your room that you don't want anymore. You could try rearranging things in your room.

I would honestly just try to find a place outside or If you have some good friends who like reading you could ask them if they could start a reading club and do one in their rooms.

Try to put a blanket over the cushions to see if it helps.

Tell them you are growing up and you need a more mature space. If you want a reading nook, tell them it would help you concentrate better on your studies.

It depends on personal preference, but I think pillows are the best option, as they are not only comfy, but can be decorations with colorful pillowcases. It is also nice to hang up paintings, posters, or photographs.

No. The canopy one is just one of a few options the article provides. You can use one of the others, or you can think of your own.

You can put books or lights or other decorations in your nook. It really depends on your personal preference and taste.

If the windowsill is big enough for you to fit on, then yes! Use blankets, pillows, or stuffed animals to make the windowsill more comfortable.

No, any neutral/pastel color will be great. Try adding some pillows and blankets in the same color.

Any kind, as long as you can fit in there comfortably.

Yes! You can place a blanket down in front of it and add some pillows or a curtain to make it even homier.

Place a bookshelf in a room of your choosing and make sure that it is not too small; this can make storing new books a hassle. You can always expand your library and put it wherever you need it.

Put the beanbag in the corner, attach the blanket to the wall over it sideways at a slant, and weigh it down.

Try putting string holiday lights under your bed. Then, instead of furniture, try putting down a fluffy rug or a sleeping bag with pillows. Otherwise, just lay down some blankets.

You don't need to paint to make your nook nice, just stick photos and other mementos. You can also print the covers of your favorite books and stick them on the wall. Get creative!

Use whatever you can to make a comfortable, quiet place. Canopies and closet reading nooks are not needed if you have a chair and some light.