The space by a window is usually underestimated and sometimes even left free – it’s considered awkward and non-functional. Although we, practical people, need to use it somehow. There are some ways to do that. For example, you can make a window seat next to the window and bookshelves on both sides of it. Of course you can also use the space above it for additional shelves. The space next to the window can become a working place with a desk if you need it. Want some ideas of gorgeous windowsill reading nooks? Get ready, bookworms, you gonna love them!
Style And Colors
Of course, your reading nook should somehow match the rest of the space in style and colors – you can’t just make it all different, so keep it in the more or less the same looks choosing wallpaper, wood and other materials you wanna use for decor.
A bright and fresh windowsill reading nook with a built-in daybed with pillows and a shabby chic table.
A bright contemporary reading nook with an upholstered bench, drawers and built-in shelves.
A cabin chic windowsill reading nook with a large upholstered daybed, some printed pillows and built-in bookshelves.
A coastal windowsill reading nook with an upholstered bench, drawers and bookshelves on one side of it.
A contemporary windowsill nook with a bench with pillows and cushions and lots of bookshelves taking each wall.
A contemporary windowsill reading nook with an upholstered bench, drawers and shelves for storage plus bright pillows.
A cool windowsill reading nook with bright pillows, wall sconces and built-in shelves and neutral shades.
A corner windowsill reading nook with built-in shelves and colorful pillows is super cozy.
A cozy reading nook by the window - an upholstered bench with pillows and some shelves built in here and there.
A cozy windowsill reading nook with an upholstered bench, colorful pillows and built-in bookshelves on each side of the bench.
A cozy windowsill reading space with an upholostered windowsill bench with storage, built-in bookshelves and sconces.
A gorgeous reading nook with a mattress and pillows by a pivot arched window with a gorgeous sea views just wows.
A gorgeous windowsill reading space with a leather couch, open bookshelves and pillows by a panoramic window.
A minimalist windowsill reading nook with drawers for storage under it - you can store your books there.
A minimalist windowsill reading space with a comfy bench, blankets and some bookshelves built-in here.
A minimalist windowsill reading space with a leather upholstered bench and built-in bookshelves on each side of it.
A modern windowsill seat with an upholstered space and built-in shelves plus drawers for storage.
A rustic windowsill reading nook with a cool upholstered bench, built-in shelves under it and on each side.
A small coastal reading nook with an uholstered bench with pillows and little geometric built-in shelves.
A small contemporary reading nook by the window, with built-in bookshelves and dark shades is a veyr cozy space.
A small contemporary reading nook by the window, with soem shelves built-in and colorful pillows.
Furniture And Decor
The main things you need for a reading nook are some kind of a seat, bookshelves and lamps to illuminate the space when it’s dark outside. You can go for various kinds of upholstered benches and daybeds, loveseats and chairs, they can be built-in or not – it’s totally up to you. If you want a functional piece, go for hidden storage inside it. The bookshelves can be built into the bench, around it on the walls and ceiling and placed on both sides of it. As for lamps, here you can use wall sconces or some built-ins as the space is pretty small. Add pillows and blankets and you perfect reading space by the window is done! These and some other ideas you can check out on the pictures below. Enjoy!
A small traditional reading nook with an upholstered bench and built-in shelves all over the bench.
A small windowsill bench with pillows and built-in shelves all over it for a cozy reading nook that takes the dead space.
A small windowsill reading nook with bright pillows and built-in shelves looks super cozy and fresh.
A small yet cozy windowsill reading nook with built-in shelves and an upholstered bench plus drawers for storage.
A stylish modern readin nook with a comfy daybed and pillows, wall sconces is an ideal reading or chilling nook.
A traditional windowsill reading nook with an upholstered bench, with built-in shelves and bright pillows and a blanket.
A traditional windowsill reading space with an upholstered bench with drawers and built-in stained bookshelves.
A vintage windowsill reading nook with a small upholstered bench, printed pillows and bookshelves next to it.
A welcomign and cozy reading nook by the window - a soft upholstered seat with drawers and some built-in shelves right here.
A windowsill bench with a cushion on top and a bookshelf inside it is perfect for a reading nook.
A windowsill daybed with an upholstered bench and colorful pillows plus a study space next to it.
A windowsill reading nook with an upholstered bench and some built-in shelves under it looks cute and cozy.
A windowsill reading space with pillows and some built-in shelves next to the windowsill.
Two cozy reading nooks at the windows with bookshelves on the walls and over them are perfect.
A window sill reading seat with built-in bookshelves and a comfortable daybed is a perfect space to have a rest.
A cozy windowsill space with a large and soft daybed with drawers and built-in shelves on each side is ideal for a kid's room.
A small and cozy reading nook with lots of bookshelves built-in and a small sitting space next to it.
A windowsill sitting space and two bookcases built-in on each side of the bench for comfortable reading.
A windowsill reading space with a large daybed with pillows and bookshelves on each side of the bench.
A series of seats by the windows and built-in bookshelves next to each seat to create an ultimate reading room on the go.
A bright kid's space with a red daybed with pillows and toys and bookshelves built-in on each side of the bed.
A small windowsill siting space and built-in shelves on both sides of this seat is a cozy nook for reading.
A cozy upholstered bench squeezed into a small nook and finished off with pillows and cushions is a gorgeous reading nook.
A cozy built-in window seat in pink, with lots of pillows and large built-in bookshelves on each side.
A window seat with no upholstery and bookshelves built all around and next to each seat for a stylish reading nook.
A bright windowsill seat with colorful pillows and textiles and closed storage on each side of the bench.
A bookshelf placed between the windows and under the windowsills that also forms natural seats for reading here.
A cozy window seat with bright pillows and shelves on each side looks bright, fun and cool.
A small window seat with pillows and built-in bookshelves on each side of the bench to form a cozy reading space.