Modern reading corner: tips for designing it

Reading is a relaxing and rejuvenating activity. In order to be able to read at home in absolute freedom, it is important to create a small, comfortable and cosy reading corner.

The ideal reading corner is that space in which you can feel at ease and where you can relax in absolute tranquillity. In order to design a reading corner in the best possible way, it is essential to select the most suitable furniture, creating a functional and versatile room, albeit small, in style with the look of the house. A comfortable seat, a bookcase and a lamp is what is needed to create a respectable reading corner. And to decorate with a green touch, space for plants!

Modern reading corner: choose a comfortable chair

The chair is the essential piece of furniture for creating a comfortable reading corner. The most suitable solution in these cases is the armchair, upholstered and cosy, which is able to relax the body while maintaining concentration. Recliners or chaise longue models are the most popular.

The Bonaldo Line relax armchair, for example, has a simple design, ideal for any type of furnishing. Line is made with a steel frame and Capri fabric or leather upholstery, in different colour shades. The polyurethane padding makes it a comfortable seat with elegant and unique lines. Versatile and original, thanks to a slight pressure on the backrest it transforms into a comfortable chaise longue. Line is perfect for furnishing the space dedicated to reading with modernity and refinement.

Also very popular are the rocking chairs, capable of pampering the body. The Bonaldo Swing relax armchair, for example, has a linear design, ideal for furnishing a modern reading corner. Swing is made with a chrome-plated or painted steel frame in various colours. Upholstery can be in fabric, faux leather, vintage faux leather or Capri leather, in various colour shades. The padding is in polyurethane. Versatile and attractive, its rocking structure is easily transformed into a comfortable chaise longue thanks to a simple manual movement to guarantee optimal relaxation.

Modern reading corner: furnishing with a functional and design bookcase

If the space dedicated to reading is not particularly small, a bookcase can also be inserted to provide space for books, read and to be read. Modular and custom-made bookcases are the most versatile and functional. They offer the possibility of keeping everything tidy and within easy reach.

The Shanghai Alivar bookcase, for example, thanks to its modern style, is perfect for furnishing a functional and aesthetically pleasing reading corner. Shanghai Alivar looks like a two-sided sculpture with a strong scenic presence. It is characterised by a versatile open system, which can also act as a divider to delineate a reading corner within an open space. This bookcase has an external structure in matt wood or oak and a very special interior design in spatulate Baydur obtained from steel moulding coated with grey cement or available in matt lacquered MDF finishes.

Modern reading corner: illuminating the space to the best effect

Lighting is an essential element in furnishing and organising a comfortable reading corner.

The light emanating from a lamp must make reading pleasant and at the same time relax the eye, creating a relaxed atmosphere. Table lamps and floor lamps meet the different requirements.

The Arx Cattelan Italia floor lamp has a modern design and is characterised by a perfect geometric balance. The round, solid base contrasts with the luminous circumference of the lamp’s curved structure. Equipped with internal LED lights, the Arx modern design lamp is a distinctive element with a strong decorative character for a modern reading corner.

The Tulip Table Lamp Enrico Pellizzoni is characterised by a diffuser covered in leather in different finishes, ideal for reading. Tulip is equipped with an LED light kit suitable for making any space more inviting, even the most cramped.

Modern reading corner: decorate with plants

And finally, there is nothing better than defining the decor with a bit of green. Yes, because plants are not only aesthetically decorative, they also benefit body and mind. They relax the senses and create a healthier environment. If the reading corner is cramped, it is better to focus on space-saving plants. If, on the other hand, the space dedicated to reading is large enough and also bright, you can dare with taller plants which, irradiated by sunlight, are able to grow visibly, making the reading corner a small oasis of peace.