How to optimise your reading corner?

A place to get away from it all

When we want to read, it is to cut ourselves off from the world. Beyond the need to be concentrated and to be calm in order to immerse oneself in one's book, it is necessary to create a space that makes you want to escape, that takes you out of your ordinary and that can be adapted to all your reading. The ideal is to create a comfortable and cosy space, with comfortable armchairs or a bed, cushions, and surfaces to put books on. In short, you need to create a space where you a want to spend time alone, without your back or legs hurting after an hour.

Moreover, the decoration should not be too present or too personal. The idea is to travel, to get away from it all while staying in the same place. It is therefore important to create a rather sober space. Why not opt for warm tones that challenge our habits. The reading corner can be an opportunity to paint the walls with a darker colour (midnight blue, burgundy for example). The idea is to escape our routine, the society in which we live to get away from it all and change our ideas. It is therefore important to make sure that your reading corner is a real break from the rest of your home.

Choosing the right lighting

If the reading area must be comfortable for the body and mind, it must also be comfortable for the eyes. It is therefore very important to choose the right lighting, neither too bright nor too dim, so that you can see without straining your eyes. First of all, it is ideal to choose atmospheric lighting. It should be calm and pleasant. It should not be too strong or aggressive. The lighting atmosphere should be conducive to dreams and relaxation. This is why you can choose dim lighting, which can be directed. You can also choose warm coloured light to bring warmth and comfort and to create a bubble of relaxation and comfort at home. In addition, you should choose a quality light that allows you to concentrate on your reading without damaging your eyes. You should therefore choose a light that can withstand long reading sessions.

Personalise your reading corner to make you feel good

Although your reading corner should be sober, it is a good idea to add some personal touches. It should be a place where you feel at home. It should reflect who you are inside. You should therefore personalise it with what you like. It should be a reflection of your intimacy. Do not hesitate to add elements that increase comfort.
Your reading corner should be beautiful and cosy but above all it should be comfortable and useful. It should be made for the purpose of spending time. So don't hesitate to choose one or more quality armchairs that are very comfortable. Also add low tables so that you can put your books, your tea or your coffee on them. Don't hesitate to put a bookcase to store your books. Also install designer lighting that is as beautiful as it is useful and functional.

Luminaries to choose from

To optimise a comfortable space from a lighting point of view, it is necessary to favour table lamps as well as Floor lamps. These types of lighting fixtures are much more suitable for creating one's reading space and for increasing comfort.
In fact, the stand-up lamps are ideal to be placed on a chest of drawers or on a small table. They allow you to have a light at your disposal. Small lamps are therefore more comfortable to read by. They are easy to move around, to orientate. They are ideal for reading.
The Floor lamps are also the best types of lights to bring light to a cosy reading space. Indeed, they are adaptable. They can be moved easily and the light point can be tilted to suit. This means you can choose the place that will be best lit and create more or less dimmed, more or less lit atmospheres, which is perfect when you want to create your ideal reading corner.

Incomparable comfort with the addition of a mat

Don't hesitate to add a rug to your reading corner. This will bring a little more comfort and reassurance to your cosy place. It will help define your reading area. Choosing a designer or vintage rug that matches your taste will be ideal to bring a little colour to your room. Don't hesitate to choose a soft one to feel in your own little cocoon.