{"id":112721,"date":"2022-05-10T09:15:20","date_gmt":"2022-05-10T13:15:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/?p=112721"},"modified":"2022-05-02T15:35:28","modified_gmt":"2022-05-02T19:35:28","slug":"book-nook-create-the-perfect-reading-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/inspiration\/collections\/book-nook-create-the-perfect-reading-space\/","title":{"rendered":"Required Reading: 7 Ways to Design the Perfect Book Nook at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><p><em>Architects: Want to have your project featured? Showcase your work by uploading projects to <a href=\"http:\/\/architizer.com\/register\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Architizer<\/a>\u00a0and sign up for our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/join.architizer.com\/architizer-newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">inspirational newsletters<\/a>.<\/em><\/p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Summer is just around the corner and there is nothing better than cozying up with a novel and getting lost in a story. Whether it be indoors or out, the perfect reading nook makes unwinding that much sweeter. Listed below are six residential homes, all of which are designed with comfortable reading spaces and offer creative examples of how to design reading nooks.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-112725 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1567115537682TwinPeaks_9-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1794\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1567115537682TwinPeaks_9-scaled.jpeg 1794w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1567115537682TwinPeaks_9-210x300.jpeg 210w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1567115537682TwinPeaks_9-718x1024.jpeg 718w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1567115537682TwinPeaks_9-768x1096.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1567115537682TwinPeaks_9-1076x1536.jpeg 1076w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1567115537682TwinPeaks_9-1435x2048.jpeg 1435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1794px) 100vw, 1794px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-112726 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1567115541971TwinPeaks_10-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1567115541971TwinPeaks_10-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1567115541971TwinPeaks_10-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1567115541971TwinPeaks_10-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1567115541971TwinPeaks_10-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1567115541971TwinPeaks_10-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1567115541971TwinPeaks_10-2048x1367.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1567115541971TwinPeaks_10-400x267.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/twin-peaks-4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Twin Peaks<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/feldman-architecture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feldman Architecture<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, San Francisco, CA, United States<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Twin Peaks residence is located in San Francisco and overlooks the Mount Sutro Open Reserve. The home was designed for an active couple whose lifestyles are dynamic and mobile. The architects worked to connect the interior living space with the greenery of the rear yard. The home is spacious and light-filled, which allows the dwellers to engage in their hobbies such as yoga. A cozy reading nook is placed beneath a pitched ceiling and is furnished with relaxed furniture and large windows. The nook also leads onto a rooftop terrace that serves as an outdoor reading and relaxation space. The nook is private, secluded and deliberate while still offering a spacious and comfortable environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-112722 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/163466496684605-nook-mdn-LR.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/163466496684605-nook-mdn-LR.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/163466496684605-nook-mdn-LR-250x300.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/163466496684605-nook-mdn-LR-855x1024.jpeg 855w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/163466496684605-nook-mdn-LR-768x920.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/163466496684605-nook-mdn-LR-1282x1536.jpeg 1282w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-112724 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/163466496710307-nook-mdn-LR.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/163466496710307-nook-mdn-LR.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/163466496710307-nook-mdn-LR-265x300.jpeg 265w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/163466496710307-nook-mdn-LR-903x1024.jpeg 903w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/163466496710307-nook-mdn-LR-768x871.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/163466496710307-nook-mdn-LR-1355x1536.jpeg 1355w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/casa-mdn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>CASA MDN<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/nook-architects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nook Architects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Barcelona, CT, Spain<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deep in the forested Pened\u00e9s region of Spain sits CASA MDN \u2014 an exposed wood cabin designed for a family looking to escape the fast pace of city living. The home is built primarily with wood and designed with a focus on quality living spaces. The single-family dwelling sits on two plots and boasts spacious and comfortable living quarters. The home was designed with a progression from least private to most private. As one moves upwards through the building, the rooms become more private while still remaining connected to the rest of the home via a central staircase. Among the traditional living spaces, the home features an arts and crafts room, a workshop and a reading area. The reading area is simple yet inviting, with a grey sectional and fireplace that encourages reading over other activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-112734 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fe0507ff.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fe0507ff.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fe0507ff-300x197.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fe0507ff-768x503.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fe0507ff-400x262.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-112735 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/f09d2803.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/f09d2803.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/f09d2803-200x300.jpeg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/the-cabin-french-alps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Cabin French Alps<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>by <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/h2o-architectes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">H2O Architectes<\/a>, Les Menuires, Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France<\/p>\n<p>This ski resort apartment in Menuires, France was built in 1965 and boasts a triple orientation of the surrounding alps. The residents wanted to increase living and bathing spaces while maintaining the number of beds they could fit in the house. To do so, the design team incorporated the furniture directly into the design. A large curved wall runs throughout the home and serves as a spine structuring all basic necessities: sleeping, lounge and storage spaces. The furniture is flushed with the wall and helps maximize space. Curtains are used to create privacy when desired and can be left open when preferred. A casual reading corner is tucked away near a window that offers unobstructed views of the outdoors. Moreover, each sleeping cubby is equipped with a reading lamp and equally encourages unwinding with a book.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-112727 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1486571026660TinkerBox-07.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1486571026660TinkerBox-07.jpeg 2000w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1486571026660TinkerBox-07-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1486571026660TinkerBox-07-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1486571026660TinkerBox-07-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1486571026660TinkerBox-07-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1486571026660TinkerBox-07-400x267.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-112728 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1486571080380TinkerBox-27.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1486571080380TinkerBox-27.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1486571080380TinkerBox-27-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1486571080380TinkerBox-27-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1486571080380TinkerBox-27-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1486571080380TinkerBox-27-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/tinkerbox\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>TinkerBox<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/studio-mm-pllc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studio MM Architect, pllc<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Kerhonkson, NY, United States<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tucked away in the woods of the Hudson Valley is a cozy dwelling that makes the perfect destination for a roadtrip from the city. The residence appears to be emerging from the hilly landscape with a large car garage comprising the first level and spacious living quarters above. The exterior fa\u00e7ade was developed using the traditional Japanese wood charring technique <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shou sugi ban. <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The result is a dark yet complex wooden finish that is highly durable. The open-plan living space makes for a communal and relaxed environment. The living room is finished with a window seat that serves as a reading nook. The window seat sits adjacent to a fireplace which adds an added sense of comfort. Although placed directly in the main living area, the reading nook offers an indoor reading space that is closely connected to the outdoors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-112729 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1486407749295_DSC3388-1-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1486407749295_DSC3388-1-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1486407749295_DSC3388-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1486407749295_DSC3388-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1486407749295_DSC3388-1-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1486407749295_DSC3388-1-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1486407749295_DSC3388-1-2048x1367.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1486407749295_DSC3388-1-400x267.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-112730 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1486407833386_DSC3452-1-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1486407833386_DSC3452-1-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1486407833386_DSC3452-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1486407833386_DSC3452-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1486407833386_DSC3452-1-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1486407833386_DSC3452-1-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1486407833386_DSC3452-1-2048x1367.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1486407833386_DSC3452-1-400x267.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/veranda-on-a-roof\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Veranda on a Roof<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/studio-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studio Course<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Pune, India<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This multipurpose veranda is found on the rooftop of an apartment complex in Pune, India. The space speaks to the Hindi tradition of the veranda as a point for social gathering and relaxation. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was equally designed with the dweller\u2019s lifestyles in mind, which are heavily centered around reading, dining and green spaces. The veranda can be accessed via a wooden staircase that connects it with the main house. It is a multipurpose green space that comes complete with a garden, fully equipped pantry, library and reading nook, all of which were designed with natural materials such as teak wood and granite. The reading nook is nestled adjacent to a waterfall and lotus pond which offers a meditative space to dive into a book.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-112731 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1423191278870kids_pod-open_interior-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1423191278870kids_pod-open_interior-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1423191278870kids_pod-open_interior-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1423191278870kids_pod-open_interior-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1423191278870kids_pod-open_interior-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1423191278870kids_pod-open_interior-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1423191278870kids_pod-open_interior-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1423191278870kids_pod-open_interior-400x267.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-112732 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1423191341622kids_pod-playtime-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1423191341622kids_pod-playtime-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1423191341622kids_pod-playtime-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1423191341622kids_pod-playtime-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1423191341622kids_pod-playtime-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1423191341622kids_pod-playtime-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1423191341622kids_pod-playtime-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1423191341622kids_pod-playtime-400x267.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/kids-pod\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Kids Pod<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/mihaly-slocombe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mihaly Slocombe<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Merricks, Australia\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located on a vineyard in the south of Australia is Kids Pod, a child-friendly home extension. Designed as a guest space for the client\u2019s grandchildren, Kids Pod comes complete with a sleeping quarter, a playroom and a bathroom &#8211; essentially, it is a lifesize children\u2019s clubhouse. Drawing inspiration from the local vineyard landscape and treehouse spaces, the timber fa\u00e7ade is both functional and decorative, with retracting shutters that permit views of the surrounding landscape. The playroom and sleeping space are divided by red theater-like curtains and are connected by a multifunctional corridor. The corridor features a long wooden bench and was imagined to be used for multiple uses &#8211; as a reading nook, stage or rest spot. The benches are furnished with comfortable pillows which encourage the children to cozy up near the windows with a story in hand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The projects demonstrate distinctive ways to incorporate reading nooks into a home. Here are seven takeaways for designing a reading nook:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li>Build your reading nook around an exterior view and near a window.<\/li>\n<li>Use a multifunctional space as a reading nook.<\/li>\n<li>Designate a secluded space for your reading nook.<\/li>\n<li>Take your reading nook outdoors.<\/li>\n<li>Add meditative furnishings around it ie) a fireplace, flora, fauna.<\/li>\n<li>Build your reading nook into the wall so that it feels separate and private.<\/li>\n<li>Two reading nooks is better than one &#8211; add pillows and reading lamps to create multiple reading spaces.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"p1\"><p><em>Architects: Want to have your project featured? 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