More reading? YES. More reading in the cosiest place (at home)? ABSOLUTELY.
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#1: Fill an empty space
When you’re renting, it’s hard to control anything about the set-up of your house or flat. As a result, there might be some odd-shaped corners that are a waste of space. The solution is to turn them into a cosy little spot where you can curl up and read. Calling everyone with a small home: you have just what it takes to make an inviting reading nook.
Photo: Link Studio
#2: Survive the long winter months
Winter is not about to end — unfortunately. So, the ideal solution to beat the winter blues is to spend your weekends snuggled up with a steaming cup of tea in one hand and a book in the other. With this in mind, take our advice to heart and create a space dedicated to this cultural activity.
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#3: Connect with your inner child
Remember when you were a kid and a corner of your room was set up with a rug and some comfy cushions? A reading nook doesn’t have to be equipped with the latest gadgets and furniture that costs an arm and a leg …
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#4: Get away without leaving home
What a pleasure to create one’s own little bubble — when one cannot have a room of one’s own. After all, reading is an escape, so why not make the most of it and run with the idea?
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#5: Encourage yourself to read more
Did you write down “read more” in your New Year’s resolutions? If so, there are endless ways to make this happen. But let’s begin at the beginning: dreaming up the perfect place. Because, to really get started, it’s not enough to have a pile of books to read. You also need a comfortable spot to sink into.
Photo: Link Studio
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