Reading Nook Furniture for Every Style

Calling all bookworms! If you've been wishing for a cozy reading nook or library in your home, the experts at HGTV Magazine are here to help. Take a look at these inspiring ideas — for every design style — and shop for editor-approved furniture and accessories to make your fairytale reading nook come to life.

Designer Julie Bradshaw painted the dramatic extra-tall bookshelves in this San Antonio library Celtic Green by Benjamin Moore, then layered in more green with the artwork above the fireplace. Matching leather armchairs and a velvet ottoman form an irresistible reading spot by the fire.

Neutral walls (Snowbound by Sherwin-Williams) and wood accents put all the focus on the books in this Alpine, Utah, library. “Grouping the spines by color brings cohesion to the space,” says Kirsten Krason. The chair is by Four Hands.

The owner of this Chicago home library wanted to emulate the look of a cozy bookstore but also add a feminine touch. She chose First Light by Benjamin Moore for the walls and bookshelves, and designer Alexandra Davin brought in Target armchairs and a rug from Loloi. “It’s a cheerful contrast to the pink,” she says.