Encouraging and supporting reading in the home is very important to me - from a teacher perspective but also as a mother. Last week, I shared some Play Space Inspiration and while I was admiring all the play spaces - I spotted a few gorgeous reading nooks. I am a huge fan of 'nooks', in fact I wouldn't be surprised if every room in our new home will have one.
What I love about reading nooks is that they are simple, cozy and inviting for children (and adults). It can be set up in a corner or area in the home, where it is preferably well lit or near a window for natural light. Add some cushions, blankets & a few favourite toys and it becomes a child's favourite place to chill out and read a book. Books are easily accessible for young children (at eye level) - stored in baskets and bins or on the wall in little shelves (perfect little DIY project). Reading nooks are not just for books either, you can mix it up by using a variety of reading materials e.g. magazines, newspapers, word cards, a range of books (different genre etc), paper and pencils/pens. You can also add in a few toys to keep fiddly fingers pre-occupied. I am looking forward to creating this fun, yet educational space in our home.
Here are some amazing Reading Nooks I am loving RIGHT NOW!
As you walk into the room, you are welcomed by a corner library. Absolutely love how they have utilised the wall space. I would be totally tempted to grab a book from the shelf. find a cozy spot to sit and read. What do you think?
The Crafty Woman: Play Room Library
Inspired by Reggio and Montessori - I am loving the baskets, and mixed textures in this lovely reading corner/nook. It looks very inviting.
Lemon Lime Adventures - Intentional Learning Spaces: Reading
(Featured on Preschool Inspirations)
I like the simplicity of this reading nook - displaying of the books using shelves, a bean bag and some funky curtains. I would love to read a book in this space.
Do you have a Reading Nook in your home? Please share your ideas.
| This post is part of #AtoZChallenge I was FEATURED on... |
I don't currently have a reading nook, but a friend pointed out that I have the perfect place for one in my kids' bedroom. I need to take some measurements and get planning! This is great inspiration!
ReplyDeleteOoh exciting Rabia! You should totally make one! I would love to see it if you do create one :)
DeleteThis is a great idea. I want a reading nook for myself, too!
ReplyDeleteComing from the Blog Fair Link Party.
I do too - I would be happy with any one of these nooks - they look so inviting :)
DeleteOh what beautiful nooks here. Wish I could have one for myself !!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jyotsna. I love nooks - and am definitely going to put one in our new house! I will find a space~!
DeleteThese are GORGEOUS! Yes, a definite must for a new house. Enjoy creating the space. x
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra! Fingers crossed I can make it work in our new place! Thanks for stopping by
DeleteJust gorgeous, love the idea of a reading nook. We are lucky to have a whole room set aside as a library in our home but I'd love to add a nook when we renovate the room, I just can't decide between a window seat or something like your last picture
ReplyDeleteWe've just finished our littlest's room and her reading nook has a little book manger, a beanbag and her guitar so it's multi purpose.
ReplyDeleteOooh, reading nooks! I love them. We don't have a dedicated reading nook space in our current home, although I have my eye on our spare room, seeing as we never have overnight visitors anyway.....so many cute ideas thanks to this post!
ReplyDeleteGreat motivation!! I've thought of setting up a little reading nook in the kid's bedrooms but haven't done so yet. It would just be some cushions in front of their bookcases. My 5-year-old is really in to reading at the moment, so should do something while she is so keen. I like the idea of having a reading nook in the lounge that is set up for everyone so the children see that adults like to read too.
ReplyDeleteI want a little reading nook for myself. I have always dreamed of a window seat overlooking the road at our house so I can watch the world go by xx
ReplyDelete