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Having a space all to yourself to read a book or a newspaper is a desire that many people share, and fortunately to create a reading corner at home, you only need a few square meters in which to place an armchair or a lounge chair, a lamp and a coffee table. The favorite place to read or simply relax should respond to a primary need, but one that sometimes tends to be overlooked: taking time for yourself. Possibly far from the inexhaustible list of things to do, from smartphone notifications, from the background chatter. In this in-depth analysis, we have put together five styles and over ten ideas to help you choose how to furnish the reading corner at home, just as you have always wanted it: welcoming, quiet, in harmony with the pages of your most beloved books.
A few furnishing elements are sufficient, provided they are chosen with the utmost care and in a style that is in harmony with your tastes and the rest of the house.
An armchair or lounge chair with shapes that inspire relaxation even before sitting down.
Natural light, especially for those who like to read during the day.
An adjustable lamp , for those who do it in the evening.
A small table to place a book, glasses and a cup of herbal tea.
It would already be perfect like this, but if you have space and inspiration you can perfect it with a few details.
Usually the room where a reading corner is most easily created is the living room, the largest and brightest in the house. If you like, the Scandinavian style lends itself to exploiting its natural light, enhancing it with soft colors and a few, carefully selected elements. Next to an armchair with essential lines, place a minimal table and a lamp. The ideal is to combine different materials such as wood, metal or glass to give rhythm to the furniture.
The armchair is the undisputed protagonist of the reading corner and those who prefer original shapes can choose a designer one, with lines outside the box or an eccentric color. The combination with the other furnishings plays a key role: the bookcase and coffee table must have a personality to match, but at the same time not distract too much attention from the most important element.
In addition to classic armchairs, you can choose other solutions to create a modern reading corner. For example, a seat with a swivel base and high backrest, which allows you to easily isolate yourself from the rest of the room. Alternatively, you can opt for a beanbag chair or a super soft shape, to be combined with a matching pouf. Finally, a solution for those who have more space and willingly give in to a nap when the novel suggests a break: a daybed like the one by Kartell or a chaise longue are ideal for a nap. If the room is large enough, add an arc lamp, a timeless classic to put in the living room.
The strong element of a vintage-style reading corner is an English-style armchair with leather upholstery and capitonné workmanship, which can be combined with metal accessories to lighten the overall effect. For example, a steel coffee table and a rug with a classic or shaggy pattern complete the environment and invite you to prepare a tea before immersing yourself in a novel. If space is limited, instead of the armchair you can put a rocking lounge with a cognac-colored leather seat. The vintage effect is guaranteed.
The Chesterfield armchair was created in the early 1800s and takes its name from the English count Lord Philip Stanhope, the fourth Earl of Chesterfield. The lord commissioned it from a craftsman in London with the request that the armchair would not wrinkle his uniform too much while he sat down to take naps. Inspired by the cushions of English carriages and covered in cowhide, the button-tufted pattern of the Chesterfield armchair quickly became an icon of luxury in British living rooms.
Finally, an inspiration for a cozy and reassuring reading corner, perfect for the bedroom. To set up a classic reading corner we recommend an armchair with sober lines, with velvet or fabric covering with a warm effect. The most natural combination is with a table lamp with a fabric “hat”, a wool blanket and cushions to complete the seat.
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