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15 Things That Made My Reading Nook Feel Like a Real Sanctuary
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items I didn't set out to build a whole reading nook — it kind of just happened, one cozy find at a time. Now it's my favorite corner of my apartment: a throw I reach for every single day, the right lamp that makes the whole room feel warmer, a candle that...
This is the throw. I've owned mine for two years and it still hasn't pilled. The weight is just right and the dove gray photographs beautifully in every single setup. It lives on my reading chair full time.
Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Plush Throw Blanket
I was skeptical about arc lamps but this one completely changed the lighting in my space. Dimmable, warm, and the gold finish looks way more expensive than it is. It's the right lamp for reading without being harsh.
Arc Floor Lamp, Remote Dimmable, Gold, White Shade
These floating shelves are the reason my reading nook looks curated and not cluttered. They hold a surprising amount of weight and the invisible mount makes your books look like they're floating on the wall.
Umbra Conceal Metal Floating Bookshelf Set
Every reading nook needs a designated mug. This one from Anthro is oversized, hand-painted, and just the right amount of charming. It's my tea-and-a-chapter mug.
Homebody Mug
These are the bookends that made my floating shelves go from functional to styled. The cheetah detail is such a grand millennial touch and they're heavy enough to actually hold books upright.
Gold Cheetah Metal Bookends
This lap desk turned my reading chair into a full setup. I use it for my book, my tea, and sometimes my laptop when I'm working from the nook. The tilt feature is underrated.
SONGMICS Foldable Bed Laptop Desk 15.7x22"
If you know, you know. The Volcano scent is the one I light every single time I sit down to read. It fills the room without being overwhelming and the blue jar looks gorgeous on a shelf.
Capri Blue Volcano Scented Candle - 19oz Blue Jar
I added this floor cushion when I ran out of chair space and it honestly became the favorite seat. It's thick enough to sit on for hours and the velvet is so soft. Great for when someone else wants to join the nook.
Velvet Round Floor Pillow Cushion 25.6" Green
A pretty seagrass basket keeps all my blankets corralled without looking like a storage bin. It adds so much warmth and texture to the corner.
Seagrass : Storage Baskets : Target
Rifle Paper Co never misses with their prints. I keep this journal on my side table for jotting down quotes from whatever I'm reading. The floral cover is almost too pretty to use.
RIFLE PAPER CO. Violet Garden Party Journal
These are the socks I reach for every single time I curl up to read. Barefoot Dreams is worth the hype - they're impossibly soft and hold up wash after wash.
Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Fuzzy Socks Women
This little plaster side table is the perfect spot for my tea and current read. The fluted column detail gives it that old-world charm I love, and it's from Target so the price is right.
Plaster Side Table White - Threshold™ designed with Studio McGee: Ceramic Round End Table, No Assembly Required
This Anthropologie pillow is the statement piece my nook needed. The faux fur floral jacquard feels luxe and adds that layered, collected look I'm always going for.
Faux-Fur Floral Jacquard Pillow
A clip-on book light that actually has warm lighting and doesn't feel harsh at night. Rechargeable, lightweight, and perfect for late-night reading without waking anyone up.
LuminoLite Rechargeable Warm & White Book Light
The Milos pillow from Serena & Lily is that coastal-meets-classic piece that ties the whole nook together. The texture and color are gorgeous in person - it's a splurge but so worth it.
Milos Pillow Cover - Serena and Lily