With a corner For reading, the main thing is that there is a comfortable seat in which to spend long periods of relaxation and good natural lighting combined with a warm diffusion lamp. But we can also give it a unique touch if we choose some accessories that provide originality and mark the privacy of a space that we usually consider personal and non-transferable.
With an antique frame mirror, a restored wicker armchair and a black and white engraving it is possible get an atmosphere romantic and poetic, like a garret of the nineteenth century. On the contrary, several works of contemporary art on the wall, a designer armchair in black leather and an auxiliary piece of the Bauhaus line will bring a certain avant-garde and refined style to the reading area.
If we bet on the untamed, we can improvise an environment to read on the windowsill by placing blankets, furs and cushions on the radiator cover; making the most of daylight in a warm environment. It may not be the most comfortable for a long day of reading, but surely we are inspired by what we see through the glass ...
"Recamier Reading Corner" designed by Inbar Paradny Kalomidi.
Also exist new versions of corners of reading that try to take full advantage of its functionality with striking designs: This model called "Recamier Reading Corner" by designer Inbar Paradny Kalomidi combines bookshelf and chaise longue in a single element; the seat is stored under the bookcase when not in use and its curved white format adapts to all types of decoration.
Book lounge chair by Jean Francois d'Or
For tight spaces, the Book lounge is a great alternative; It is an armchair with a space for books and magazines in the lower part of the backrest and behind the seat, an area that is never amortized despite the fact that we continually drop objects such as pens, coins and others. An upholstery in strong tones will give prominence to our little reading corner.
Kosha, a portable reading space, by Claudio D'Amore
Even the idea of creating a portable reading nook, like the Kosha model, which invites you to meditate and relax. It is made up of 33 sheets of wood assembled by hand, an ergonomic lounger and 10 spaces to organize books, minimizing user movement by having everything at hand.
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It is a very interesting collection; the one I like the most is the orange one