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22 Reading nooks that will make you want to curl up with a book

Book lovers, brace yourselves.

These reading nooks are the stuff dreams are made of.

1. Living room nook

Eclectic Living Room by San Francisco PhotographersMargot Hartford Photography

This living room nook lets you stay in the same room as the rest of your family yet still like you’re in your own little space.

2. Hall library nook

Contemporary Hall by Mountain View General ContractorsHarrell Remodeling

No hall library is complete without a reading nook, right?

3. Office closet nook

Traditional Family Room by Susan Jay Design

If you’re lucky enough to have your own home office, make it even better by turning the closet into a reading sanctuary.

4. Long hallway nook

Victorian Hall

Break up a long hallway by adding a nook. It’s the perfect place to perch with your favorite page-turner.

5. Under-the-stairs nook

Traditional Living Room

The space under the stairs always goes to waste. Waste no more with this simple nook.

6. Large library nook

Transitional Family Room by Black Mountain Design-Build FirmsLiving Stone Construction, Inc.

This large nook houses a couple of chairs and an entire home library. Yes, please!

7. Craftsman hallway nook

Craftsman Hall

Craftsman houses have such beautiful bones, and this one is made even better by this bright and cheery reading nook.

8. Contemporary hallway nook

Contemporary Hall

The clean lines and large seating space in this simple nook make it just right for reading — or napping.

9. Wide window nook

Eclectic Living Room by Denver PhotographersBrenda Olde

Sometimes when you read, you just want to sprawl out. This is the place to do it.

10. DIY nook

Spaces by Glenn Gissler Design

If your house wasn’t built with a good space for a nook, you don’t have to hire a construction crew to make it happen. Carefully placed furniture and cozy lighting can make it happen.

11. Modern colonial nook

Traditional Hall by Barnes Vanze Architects, Inc

Once upon a time, this was probably used as a small study or a nursery. Today, that arched doorway and bright window make it the perfect place for a modern-day nook.

12. Raised-room nook

Victorian Living Room by

Just a few steps up from the living room, this bright little room probably seems like it’s in its own little world.

13. Fireplace reading nook

Traditional Living Room by

That awkward spot beside your fireplace can be put to such a better use. Carefully placed furniture makes it seem like its own little room.

14. Small hallway nook

Traditional Hall by Margaret Donaldson Interiors

You don’t have to have a massive hallway to fit in a bookshelf and place to plop down.

15. Bedroom reading nook

Beach Style Bedroom by Laguna Niguel Home BuildersMonarch Development and Design

Save the bed for sleeping. Do your reading in this cozy spot instead.

16. Swinging nook

Kids by Julie Couch Interiors

Who says swings can only go on front porches?

17. Porch nook

Contemporary Living Room by Poet Interiors

Read a book while enjoying the great outdoors — sans bugs, rain and humidity.

18. Beach-style nook

Beach Style Bedroom by Kennebunkport Home BuildersSpang Builders, Inc.

Whether you’re near the beach or not, this nook will you give that nautical feeling you crave.

19. Attic nook

Farmhouse Bedroom by RTA Studio Residential Architects

Put a low-ceiling attic to great use by turning it into a cozy nook.

20. Rustic reading nook

Rustic Bedroom by Miller Architects LTD

This rustic nook is cozy in every single way.

21. Kitchen nook

Mediterranean Kitchen by La Jolla General ContractorsPriority 1 Project Management

Curl up with a book while you wait for the oven timer.

22. Nook with a bed

Eclectic Bedroom by Mountain View PhotographersCalista Chandler Photography

It doesn’t get more comfortable than that. And every book is within arm’s reach. Count me in.

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