The Best Reading Nooks For Kids and Their Books

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Encourage your child's budding reading skills by creating a cozy nook that turns a boring corner into something really special. Settling into his or her very own corner next to a cool bookshelf with a good read is one way for little ones to explore the wonders of reading on their own, and a special space can be designed to fit with any room's decor. If you're not ready to get out the hammer and nails, we've got a few simple suggestions that are easier to pull off than you think. Click and see!

Bunked Up

Bunked Up

Not only does this bed ($556) have tons of storage, but it also has the perfect little nook for enjoying a book or pretend play. With a ladder to help the little ones get cozy in the loft, the sides of this bed also feature drawers perfect for stashing toys.

A Playroom Reading Space

A Playroom Reading Space

This ultraorganized playroom features its own cozy reading area with Pottery Barn Kids's bean chair ($149), that features book storage on it's sides.

Steffy Wood Products Play Cube and Reading Nook

Steffy Wood Products Play Cube and Reading Nook

Made from thick birch veneer construction, this durable play cube and reading nook ($203) fits comfortably in any room. Your little one will spend hours reading and playing in this cool nook.

Kids Canopy: Teal Polka Dot Play Circus Tent

Kids Canopy: Teal Polka Dot Play Circus Tent

Here's a really cool canopy ($149) from Land of Nod that can be hung in the corner of any tot's room, creating the perfect spot for hours of pretend play or cozy reading. And it's machine washable, making it totally kid-friendly.

Teepee Play Tent

Teepee Play Tent

Create the perfect reading nook for your little one with a giant indoor teepee ($200) from Etsy seller PlayHaven.

Haba Marrakesh Tent

Haba Marrakesh Tent

Worldly wee ones will be transported to lands far away with an inspiring favorite book and this Marrakesh-inspired tent ($250) from Haba.

Cozy Reading Fort

Cozy Reading Fort

Just because your little one is too big to sleep on his crib mattress doesn't mean he can't hang on it. Carla at Small + Friendly transformed her little boy's old mattress into this reading fort that feels superspecial and is made just for him!

A Two-in-One Daybed

A Two-in-One Daybed

If space is at a premium, make your child's bed equally appealing for hanging out and sleeping. The Cody Daybed ($885) has it all: comfort, style, and tons of storage. The bottom drawer can be used for a trundle bed or storage, the sides of the daybed are stacked with shelves and drawers, and there's a bookcase sideboard for even more storage.

Closet Turned Book Nook

Closet Turned Book Nook

Feel like doing a bit of construction? Take inspiration from this crafty mama's idea of transforming a small, unused closet into a really cool and cozy closet book nook.

Custom Reading Nook

Custom Reading Nook

When the Natos renovated their attic, this dormer was transformed into a light-filled reading nook. It could also do double duty as a guest bed for a little visitor (with the addition of a gate, of course)!

Wasted Space to Reading Nook

Wasted Space to Reading Nook

Have a corner that sits empty? Here's a fun and simple way to create a reading nook from These Moments of Mine. Check out how this crafty mama made the transition through her easy tutorial.

Floor Cushions

Floor Cushions

Create a quick reading spot with the help of cozy floor cushions ($175-$365), like these Throwing Stones Floor Cushions. Simply place in a corner next to a bookshelf, and your little one has an instant reading nook.