Transform any corner into a cozy home library: Simple tips for book lovers

Learn easy and practical ways to create a small, peaceful reading corner or home library, even in limited space.

By NES Web Desk

Nov 25, 2025 19:14 IST

Those who love to read usually have a bookshelf or a cabinet at home, but not everyone has a study room separately. Yet again, who would not want a quiet place to read? Even a small corner is enough; readers love having a small personal library. You can place shelves on the wall to keep your books, but that alone doesn't enhance the look of the room or create a proper study space. You can try a few simple tricks to set up a study room or a small library at home, which can completely change the feel of your space.

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Choose a small corner

If you stay in a flat, it is very often impossible to devote a whole room to books. And even inside a house, it can sometimes be difficult to devote a whole room just to the library. So, choose a small corner where you will keep your books and sit with them. It may be under the staircase or in the quiet nook of a room. Preferably, the space should be noise-free and well-lit.

Use shelves and cabinets

When space is small, many large cabinets are not practical. Instead, install small shelves along the walls so that you can store many books together. You can lay books horizontally on these shelves. You may keep your valuables or those books that can't fit on the shelves inside a small or medium-sized cabinet.

Add a small chair and table

Setting up a study corner requires a chair and a table. Opt for furniture that can suit the limited space-a small table with a chair or even a single sofa will suffice. Use a comfortable chair since one is likely to sit for hours reading.

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Light up again

You may not have room for anything other than books in a small space, but reading is impossible without proper light. You can decorate the corner with lighting, such as small spotlights or tiny bulbs, which will also make the space look attractive.

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