Create a Cozy Reading Nook with Goodwill!
As the chilly weather sets in, nothing sounds better than curling up with a cozy blanket, a warm beverage, and a great book to read. Whether you’re a devoted bookworm or trying to build a reading habit, you’ll need a peaceful, quiet space to spend time with your books. You need a reading nook!
Luckily, Goodwill makes it easy and affordable to create a custom reading space so you can focus on your reading list. Here are our five simple steps to building a perfect DIY reading nook in your home or apartment:
#1: Choose your space
First things first, you need to choose a spot to transform into a designated reading nook. It could be near a window, a corner of your bedroom, or even an entire room if you have one to spare. Make sure the space is away from distractions, like your TV or kitchen. You want the space to feel welcoming, quiet, and inviting so you can focus on your reading!
#2: Make it cozy
After you have selected your space, it’s time to cozy it up! Head to your local Goodwill store to look for comfortable pillows, blankets, and rugs. You’re sure to find a variety of styles in many different colors and patterns! Use furniture you already have or upcycle used furniture by adding a comfier cushion or a new coat of paint.
Basket from Goodwill
Wicker Baskets from Goodwill
#3: Get storage
A wicker basket is a stylish way to store books, extra blankets, and throw pillows when you’re not using them. Goodwill has a great selection of baskets in all shapes and sizes! If you like to journal or take notes as you read, adding a metal or plastic filing cabinet can help you keep notebooks, sticky notes, and pens well-organized. And of course, a bookshelf is the perfect place to put all your books on display! Arrange your books alphabetically, by color, or by subject””it’s up to you!
Tri-County New Display
#4: Add accessories
Your reading nook shouldn’t be boring! Add a touch of fun and color with potted plants (faux or real), wall art, floating shelves, string lights or lamps, and accent décor like small figurines, candles, and even album covers. Goodwill has tons of small decorations you can use to liven up your space and make it a comfortable, cheerful place you’ll want to spend all your time.
#5: Don’t forget the books!
The final touch to your reading nook is the books, of course! Head to Ohio Valley Goodwill’s book section to stock up on amazing books at unbelievable prices. You’ll find great kids’ books, non-fiction reads, classics, popular best-sellers, and so much more on the shelves at Goodwill! Looking for something specific? Check out Goodwill’s online auction site, shopgoodwill.com, to search and shop from the convenience of home.
Books from Ohio Valley Goodwill
There you have it, five steps to creating your dream reading nook with a little help from Goodwill! Ready to get a jump start on your 2021 reading list? Head to Ohio Valley Goodwill today to shop and save!
With a network of Goodwill retail stores in and around Greater Cincinnati, there’s bound to be a convenient store near you. And because our selection of gently-used and sometimes new goods changes every day, you never know what you might find!
Best of all, every time you shop at Goodwill, you’re supporting life-changing programs and services for individuals with disabilities and veterans in your community. Thank you for being a job creator by shopping at Goodwill!
