There’s something about them that I find really charming, and I love the way they instantly make a home feel lived-in. For this reason, I’m always trying to incorporate them whenever possible into my designs for clients, whether it’s a cosy window seat or an empty corner in a room. 

Ordinarily I would source a comfy armchair for a reading nook, but as I have a large corner sofa in my living room (I’ll be doing a full living room reveal soon!) I realised that this end next to the fire, which isn’t in the ideal position for TV viewing, would instead create the perfect little cosy corner to curl up with a book. 

I find that the main piece that transforms the space from an extra seating area into a purposeful reading corner is the choice of lighting. Adding a floor lamp is the perfect way to add some height and light for late-night reading sessions. In my living room I paired this beautiful tall, streamlined floor lamp (scroll for a close-up!) from Lights.co.uk with a small vintage painting, an assortment of patterned cushions and a linen throw for the perfect mix of tones and textures. This look shows that all you really need to create a reading nook is a place to sit, a lamp and a little decor to set the scene.