Book nook: Cozy reading spaces for kids

Staking out a quiet space in your home for your kids to read their favourite books or where you can read to them is really easy to do. We’ve found some awesome ideas to make your reading nook extra special.

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A reading space can be anywhere: in the living room, the basement, the attic, playroom or your child’s bedroom. And by their very name, you don’t need a lot of space, just enough to curl up in. A quiet area away from distractions, like the TV, usually works best.
 
A little shop in Norway created this elevated space for kids to read in, which is a very cool way to save space.

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apartmenttherapy.com

If your nook isn’t near a window, be sure to add a lamp (or a flashlight!) so your child isn’t squinting at the pages on dark days. This blogger renovated a closet for her son’s reading nook, which included a thrifty lamp.
 
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thriftydecorchick.blogspot.ca

Kids love to crawl into, under and through things. And tents, well, tents are magical. You can easily make a covered space for your child to climb into using old bed linens, like this blogger did.
 
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apartmenttherapy.com

Have some sort of container for the books, such as an upcycled bookcase (like this blogger used), a basket, shelves or a magazine holder. You want to make sure your kids have a designated space to return their books to after they pull them all out (because you know they will). Also, keep the books in arms’ reach (not too high up) to avoid an avalanche of literature on their little toes.
 
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perfectlyimperfectblog.com

You don’t have to spend a lot of money on seating. Big pillows or a bean-bag chair will do. This blogger created a reading chair out of two wooden pallettes!
 
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kojo-designs.com

Extra throw pillows the kids can cozy up against and a blanket to curl up under are nice touches.
 
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lifeasathrifter.blogspot.ca 

Choose a bright colour scheme that‘s inviting to your kids. We love the busy patterns and bright yellow and purple this mom chose.
 
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thebooandtheboy.com