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Inspiring Book Nooks Welcome Young Readers

http://www.decor-ideas.org 09/02/2014 02:13 Decor Ideas 

It’s back-to-school time, and one great way to support your budding or independent reader is by creating a special place for curling up with a good book. Here you’ll find 10 ideas for setting up a cozy reading spot, organizing and displaying your child’s book collection, and more.

Contemporary Kids by Merzbau Design Collective
Add a reading loft for independent readers. What better place for escaping in a good book than a private lair up above it all? While younger kids should be supervised using ladders and lofts, older independent readers will appreciate the autonomy that comes with having their very own reading loft.

Eclectic Kids by The Cross Interior Design
For younger kids, try a snug tepee. For a ground-level option, a tepee draped in twinkle lights makes a cozy spot in which to curl up with a good book. Cover the floor with a sheepskin and toss in a few pillows for extra comfort.

Contemporary Kids by North Fork Design Co.
Make room to sprawl out on the floor. Help toddlers and preschoolers explore books by making the reading area as spacious and inviting as possible. Layered rugs make the floor more comfortable for sitting, and poufs provide flexible seating for kids or grown-ups.

Keep picture books handy.
Preschoolers’ interests can change quickly — be ready by having clusters of picture books stored together in baskets or on shelves by subject. Then when the sudden obsession with sharks (or dinosaurs, princesses or pirates) kicks in, you can just grab the appropriate bin and be ready to go.

Traditional Kids by Soorikian Architecture
Turn a daybed into a reading nook. Built-in bookcases make this daybed an appealing spot for plopping down with a book. If you’re not looking to add built-ins, try flanking a freestanding daybed with a pair of bookcases for a similar look.

Traditional Kids by Harman Wilde
Curtains envelop this daybed reading nook — perfect for kids who like a little extra privacy when concentrating on a book.

Contemporary Bedroom by Col Construction & Interior Design
For an even easier option, skip the frame and put a few big, cushy mattresses on the floor. Cover extra-large floor cushions or a twin-size mattress with tailored covers and add an armload of plump pillows.

Eclectic Kids by Tracey English/One Apple Designs
Creating a reading nook does not need to be costly or elaborate to be well-loved and used. Take this cozy corner tucked beneath an eave for example — a fluffy blanket and a few plump cushions were all that was needed to transform a blank corner into a snug reading spot.

Contemporary Kids by North Fork Design Co.
Entice with propped-up books. Take a cue from librarians and choose a few books to prop up on top of shelves to catch your child’s eye. This simple trick can make books more appealing — and more likely to be read.

Traditional Kids by Etch Design Lab
Appeal to little ones by displaying colorful covers. Who says you can’t judge a book by its cover? For kids who cannot yet read, the picture on the cover is their main clue about what the book is about. Make things easier by displaying books on picture shelves, where your little one can quickly scan the covers of favorite books.

Contemporary Kids by J & J Design Group, LLC.
Keep books within reach of small hands. The smaller the child, the lower the shelves. For toddlers a book basket on the floor or a few picture shelves hung low on the wall are good options.

Beach Style Nursery by Mend
Fill a blank corner with books. Why let space go to waste, when you can set up a mini library? When using picture-shelf-style shelving that extends above the level of a child’s head, be sure to include guardrails (as shown here) to ensure that the books don’t topple down from above.

Beach Style Kids by Beach Chic Design
Encourage reading in bed. Get independent readers set for bedtime reading by including a bookshelf and a reading light near the bed. If siblings share a room, make sure each child also has a clip-on book light so reading can still happen after one has turned out the light.

by Siol
Tell us: Do your kids have an awesome reading nook or a creative book display? Please share a photo in the Comments!

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