11 Creative Reading Nooks for Kids

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Kids love reading nooks! Whenever we have play dates, kids are drawn to a sweet little window seat in our playroom. They love to sit there even though there are no cushions, books, artwork or anything. If they love it now, plain as can be, I can only imagine how popular it will be once I turn it into a reading nook.

Ideas for Creative Kids Reading Nooks

In my quest for book nook inspiration, I came across 11 amazing women. While the images of their reading spaces drew me to their sites, it was their other posts and creative talents that kept me reading and admiring. I promise you won’t be disappointed if you click through each image below and spend some time getting lost is these wonderful sites.

***All of these bloggers were kind enough to allow me permission to use an image from their original post so please be kind and repin the images you like from the original post by clicking on the link.***

Corner Reading Nook

Reading corner idea with comfortable pillows

This idea is really cute if you have a small space. It looks fancy, but it’s really just a few pillows and cute decorations. From: Clean & Scentsible reading nook.

Tent Covered Reading Corner

This play tent idea is perfect for a little hideaway. The book ladder is a great idea too – way easier for kids to see the books they want to read when the cover is visible! Great for those really think books that seem to get lost on the shelf. From: SAS Interiors 3-in-1 play tent.

Special Reading Spot

Paper airplanes simple reading chair area for kids

If you don’t have a space for an entire reading nook why not give the kids a reading spot instead? You could put this in the child’s bedroom or carve out a space in the living room. From: Oh Hey Mason reading “love-spot”.

Simple Book Nook

Sports themed idea for kids reading nooks - there are floor to ceiling bookshelves, artwork on the other wall, and a soccer ball bean bag chair

Forward facing bookshelves are great for kids to encourage them to read all their books. The gallery wall is a nice addition here too. I love that they used a simple bean bag chair, it fits perfectly in this reading corner. From: Visual Meringue book nook.

Kids’ Reading Fort

This reading fort is proof you don’t need a lot of space to carve out great reading nooks for kids. All they did was place a cushion and add a suspended tent above it. From: Small & Friendly cozy reading fort.

Book Corner Kids Reading Nook

Reading nook ideas for kids - book corner with couch so parents can read to the children

Reading nooks are usually made for kids… But this one is a great space for the whole family. Kids can enjoy the book corner or pile on the couch together for story time with parents. From: Childhood 101 book corner.

Reading Tent

Reading tents make great reading nooks, especially if you have limited space. It can be move around easily or store when not in use. From: Sunday Baker canvas reading tent.

Cozy Reading Area for Toddlers

Toddler looking at book while laying on a comfortable bean bag chair in a reading corner

Two bean bags are perfect for siblings, friends, or stretching out (like the girl in the picture). Photo shelves are used to display books. They make it easy for kids to pick out their favorites. From: The Sleepy Time Gal reading corner.

Reading Nook Inside a Closet

If you have a tiny closet it might be better as a book nook like they did here. The curtain adds color the the room and makes it a fun place to hide away and read. Mama Papa Bubba closet book nook.

Kids’ Bookshelves and Reading Nook Idea

Simple kids reading nook idea - bookshelves with a pillow underneath

This is another idea for simple reading nooks that kids will love. They used shelves to display the kids’ books and then added a rug and cushions underneath for comfortable reading. Black & White and Loved All Over reading nook.

Small Space Reading Nook Idea

Make use of every small space! This tiny closet was transformed into an adorable book nook that’s perfect for a small child to hide away in. From: Thrifty Decor Chick closet turned book nook.

Hope you found these reading nooks for kids inspiring! If you make your own, I’d love to see. Tag me on Instagram at @ColorMadeHappy.