Reading nook questions
I was recently given a tall vintage bookcase which fits perfectly in a small, odd corner of my small, rectangular living room. I want to create a cozy little reading corner with a big comfy chair and a reading light but the area is still part of the rest of the room. Is it a good idea to match the reading chair to the rest of the room? (it's decorated in classic, modern vintage, chesterfield linen sofa, tufted velvet accent chair, shades of blue, cream and gray). I found a really cozy looking reading chair with great reviews at anthropologie which is a light blush color. It's more mid century modern. I was thinking I could add a blue throw pillow and blanket to try to blend the colors a bit. Would this look odd and out of place?
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Comments (30)I would utilize the back, smaller wall for the relaxing/reading/dreaming/watching the rain space~oh to be 8 again! Number 1, since she already has a bed in her room why go thru that expense? Number 2, sitting a further distance from the window strikes me as more appealing~hot, cold, glass, isn't a good combination. A crib mattress might be the answer to use on the back wall~the length could work and width shouldn't be a problem at all. Get it off the floor with a box-like structure, or make something like *this* using pallets(you can usually get them free!)I'm all about making things easy. A heavy duty glue/adhesive would secure the mattress/base together. It's such a cute space for a little girl to curl up~this little girl is green with envy! ;o) Here is a link that might be useful: *this*...See MoreHELP! 5 Foot Wide, 11 Foot Long Dining Room & Reading Nook?
Comments (22)I think your best bet would be a very narrow table against the wall, with a couple of chairs. I’d do some searches like ‘eating table small room’ ... ‘eating area small apartment’ ... etc. Apartment Therapy might have some helpful articles, too. I like your thinking ... wanting to turn a challenging space into something usable. My first apartment was a “studio apartment” — I had only a tiny corner in the living room for an eating area. No window, just looking at an ugly wall. I think it could be a nice, charming space. And yes, I think a bistro set would work fine, too. Once you get whatever you decide, then see how/where a reading chair might fit in....See Moremaster bedroom needs color and reading nook help
Comments (6)Blue would be nice with the wood tone and rust chair. Bring home lots of paint chips though with different undertones. https://www.charlestoncrafted.com/blue-gray-paint-colors/ Be sure to layer the bedding and aim for a simple classic look but with lovely cushions The wall sconces are not large enough or in the right location. I’d repair wall before painting and add lamps on the nightstands to create more interest as well as better balance and proportion. Regarding sitting area, it’s too lined up. Place chair on an angle (opposite to below) and create a sort of corner vignette. The painting is not working and use a smaller/lighter piece to the right of the chair, so it relates the the seating - per below. Also suggest rearranging the shelving to better compliment room and reading area - could be really attractive...See MoreReading nook ottoman advice
Comments (20)Do you have a decent sized foyer? I think that rug and table might be happier as a focal point there.The table is too tall for the chairs and will make a table lamp too tall for a good reader. I would prefer a rectangular rug so the leggy chairs could sit entirely on it and be grounded. I'd remove the more casual tab top curtains. They're a bit bedroomy for this space. Add pair of reading floor lamps in brass right and left of the the chairs. Here are a couple of styles. Put your plant stand and a maidenhair fern between the two chairs....See More
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last yearlast modified: last yeartall vintage bookcase which fits perfectly in a small, odd corner of my small, rectangular living room.
You want help on design but don't want to show us ^ ?
can you post some pics?
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Maureen
last yearIf concerned, it comes in grey. I also agree with the above comments.
A rug with the right colors could help connect your room and chair.
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last yearHey everyone! I wasn't sure if I should create a new post or if the original commenters will see the pictures I'm adding. Here are some pictures of my tiny livingroom and the corner I wish to use as a reading nook. My stepmother explained the bookcase they gave to me is not "vintage," apparently it was bought from Ethan Allen about 25 years ago loI! I currently have a navy velvet chair in that space (which is the same chair you see next to my fireplace), but this chair was sent to us by mistake and we were told to just keep it! I'm thinking I will place the bkue chair by the fireplace in place of the gray one that is currently there and then use the gray chair elsewhere. I think this blue chair is just too wide for the small space. It blocks the bookcase drawer and doesn't really allow for a small table. This corner of the living room has always been awkward because our house has a front door that opens right up to the living room. There's no foyer or entryway. When we moved in, we just used this space for my toddler's play tent, play mat and toys. I would really appreciate any advice about what I can do with this space? What size chair would be best in your opinion? (The space between the bookcase and media console is 57in.) What should I do about a rug since our living room rug (8x10) doesn't reach this part of the room? Would you recommend getting a bigger area rug that does cover this space, even if it means it will reach our front door? Or should I have a seperate small rug placed here? I think the blush anthro chair I previously posted about is definitely out as I realize it's much too wide and would look out of place. My husband wants the Irving leather chair from PB. Again, I would really appreciate any advice you might have as I don't really have an eye for decorating!
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