Here’s How to Create a Book Corner in Your Home – Big or Small

While many people want to have a home library to read and relax, this is not always an option. Finding free space throughout the room can be difficult, and sometimes the dream home library turns into a haphazard stack of books around the house.

Luckily, it’s easy to create a book corner. This smaller version of the home library provides a comfortable place to read. Book corners can take many forms to fit any size and style of home. Follow these steps to create the cozy nook of your dreams.

Select a Location

Before you set up a book corner, you need to find the perfect location. Sometimes this is obvious, such as when your room has been vacant for months, or a screen porch that is unoccupied. But if you’re tight on extra space in your home, you may need to get creative.

Use What You Have

Do you have a spare wardrobe? Is there an open space next to the stairs? How about a built-in bench? If you don’t have an empty room, use the existing space to create your book corner. There is no size limit for the book corner, so there are a variety of ways to create a comfortable place in any space. Get creative and imagine what this space would look like if it were slightly embellished.

Choose a Rug

Once you’ve chosen the perfect location for your book corner, pick a rug that fits your space. If your book corner is part of another room, a rug can make your book corner feel like your own area. Try something textured and warm to enhance comfort, or use a cool-toned rug to create a clean, sophisticated feel. And don’t limit yourself to one rug – try stacking several rugs on top of each other to make it the perfect place to curl up and read your favorite book.

Add a Seat

Having a comfortable seat is the most important part of your book corner (besides the books, of course). Seats come in a myriad of shapes, sizes, and styles to fit any space. If you have an entire room at your disposal, consider using a sofa bed, which can be used both as a seat in the book corner and as a bed for guests. If your book corner is in a closet or corner, add colorful floor mats and poufs or fun bean bag chairs. Or, if you’re transforming the built-in into a book nook, add comfy cushions and pillows to create a seat.

Design Your Space

Accessories can transform your book corner from a place to a place to read a book into a cozy getaway. Bring a blanket, candles, side table, and lamp. Decorate with plants, pillows, and artwork with personal significance.

Bring the Book

Now comes the most important part – your book collection! Use freestanding bookshelves, built-in lockers, or coffee tables to display your favorite books. If your space doesn’t allow for large furniture, stacked baskets and bins can also be used.

Create a Book Basket or Shopping Cart

If you have too many books to fit in your book corner, make a portable book basket or trolley. To make a book basket, prepare the book you are currently reading and all the supplies you need for the best reading experience (pens, highlighters, journal). Place all supplies in a wicker basket or rope basket and bring them to the book corner every time you read.

Or repurpose your bar cart to make a book cart. Exchange champagne and glasses for your favorite books and a case with reading supplies. If your cart is large enough, add a lamp, decorations, and tray to decorate. When you’re done, push the cart to your book corner for a cozy night of reading.