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Revamp Your Reading Nook with These Home Finds

Fall calls for getting lost in a good book. These upgrades will help you stay cozy.

By Rachel Schlueter September 29, 2023 at 8:32 am

Looking to create a cozy space for reading in your home? These five items will help you craft the perfect reading nook.

C-shaped side table from Arhaus
Photo courtesy Arhaus

Keep It Close

This side table holds all of your essentials, from a cup of coffee to the next book on your reading list. $499 at Arhaus, multiple area locations, arhaus.com

Lemongrass, peppermint, and rosemary candle with floral lid
Photo courtesy the Nest Egg

Lit Up 

Add a lemongrass, peppermint, and rosemary candle as a finishing touch to your reading nook ambiance. $42 at The Nest Egg, 11940 Grand Commons Ave., Fairfax, shopthenestegg.com

Green chair from Crate & Barrel
Photo courtesy Crate & Barrel

Library Lounging

With a stylish accent chair, you’ll have the comfort you need for all-day reading. $1,339 at Crate & Barrel, multiple area locations, crateandbarrel.com

Sticky note with prompts to review books
Photo courtesy Etsy

Duly Noted

Keep track of what you’ve read with reviews on these helpful sticky notes. $8.95 at etsy.com

White and tan ceramic mug
Photo courtesy wldwst

Top It Off

A wheel-thrown mug fits right in as your fall reading sidekick. Fill it with a pumpkin spice latte or chai tea. $38 at wldwst, 2B Loudoun St. SW, Leesburg, wldwst.co

Grey blanket with red and pink plaid
Photo courtesy Red Barn Mercantile

Under Wraps

Protect against cool temperatures with this merino lambswool throw blanket. $251 at Red Barn Mercantile, 1117 King St., Alexandria, redbarnmercantile.com

Feature image courtesy Crate & Barrel

This story originally ran in our October issue. For more stories like this, subscribe to Northern Virginia Magazine.

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