“I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.” — Jorge Luis Borges

As summer quickly comes to a close, it’s time to buckle down and finish those summer reading lists!

With back-to-school around the corner, creating a reading nook in your home is one simple way to make homework a little more enjoyable. Add comfy pillows and plenty of shelving to a small dedicated space in your home for a cozy reading lounge.

 

Here are 8 reading nooks that will make adults wish they had a required reading list to finish:

 

Turn an extra closet into the coziest of libraries!

A treehouse library makes reading an adventure.

A sitting area near the bedroom is the perfect spot for a reading bench.

A bay window with a view makes for the perfect reading nook.

A stair landing becomes a mini-library.

The favorite spot in the house for little book lovers.

A sophisticated readers lounge with a view.

Dive into your summer read in a luxe lounge chair like this one!

 

VICTORIA KEICHINGER

AUG 20, 2014