A novel idea: design a book nook

You don’t need a whole room to dedicate to a home library – any unused corner, window or alcove can be transformed into a snug place to get lost in a paperback (or, indeed, the latest issue of ). From a squishy armchair to sink into and a shelf for your to-read pile, to an easy-on-the-eyes lamp and textiles galore for dialling up the cosiness, we’ve got every plot twist covered. Are you sitting comfortably? Then we’ll begin…