While many would screw to have ahome libraryto read and relax in , that ’s not always an option . find out an intact elbow room to give up can be difficult , and sometimes a dream home plate library turns into random stacks of books around the sign of the zodiac .
Julie Soefer
Jeff Herr
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Pick a Spot
Before you set up your book nook , you involve to find the pure spot . Sometimes it ’s obvious , like yourguest bedroomthat ’s been sitting empty for months or thescreened - in porchthat no one uses . But if your home is plastered on surplus quad , you might want to get creative .
Work with What You’ve Got
Do you have an unused closet ? An empty spacenext to your staircase ? How about a built - in workbench ? If you do n’t have an empty elbow room , use existing spaces to create your book corner . There are no size restrictions to a ledger corner , so there are way to create a cozy spot in any space . Get creative and imagine what the space could be if it had some sprucing up .
Choose a Rug
Once you ’ve choose the perfect spot for your book nook , pick out a rug that become your space . If your book nook is part of another room , a rug can help your book nook sense like it ’s own region . assay something with texture and warm colors to amp up the coziness , or use a rug with cool tones for a clean , sophisticated flavor . And do n’t specify yourself to one carpet — try layering a fewto make it the perfect situation to wave up with your favorite volume .
Edmund Barr
Add Seating
Having comfortable seating is the most important part of your book corner ( besides the Word , of course of study ) . seat options add up in myriad shapes , sizes , and panache that accommodate all spaces . If you have a whole room to form with , consider using a daybedthat doubles as seating for your Scripture corner and a layer for guest . If your book corner is in a closet or recess , incorporate colorfulfloor cushion and poufsor a funbean grip chair . Or , if you ’re transform build - ins into a Word corner , add a comfortable cushionand pillows to create seating area .
Style Your Space
Accessories can take your book nook from a situation where you read to a cosy getaway . Bring in blankets , candles , a side table , and reading lamp . beautify with plants , pillows , and artwork with personal meaning .
Kim Cornelison
Bring in the Books
Now for the most important part — your book collection ! Use a freestanding bookshelf , make - in storage , orcoffee tableto expose your pet books . Stacked handbasket and binsalso work if your space does n’t allow for big furniture pieces .
Jason Donnelly
Create a Book Basket or Cart
If your Christian Bible appeal is too extensive to fit in your book corner , make a portable Holy Writ basket or cart . To make a book basket , grab the book you ’re presently reading and all the supplies you need to have the peak recitation experience ( pens , highlighters , journals ) . order all your supplies in a wicker or rope basketful , and bring it with you to your Koran nook for each reading session .
Or repurpose yourbar cartto make a book cart . swap in the Champagne-Ardenne and spyglass for your favorite books along with bins holding your indication supplies . If your pushcart is bountiful enough , add a lamp , decorative objects , and tray to accessorize . Once finished , wheel the pushcart to your Koran corner , and settle down in for a cozy Nox of reading .
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Credit:Edmund Barr
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