MAKE IT CUTE

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Ahhh, finally a free moment to escape into the pages of your latest and greatest read. Only problem? Little bro is blasting video games in the living room, your bed's currently covered in laundry and the temps are too chilly for a walk to the library. Where's a girl to cozy up? 

A snuggly spot where you can tackle your TBR doesn't have to be complicated to be cute. Behold, the blueprint for your personalized page-turner paradise—oh, and did we mention it matches your fave genre, too?

Romance

Cart, $37, Amazon Basics | Chair, $499, Pottery Barn Teen | Pillow, $39, Urban Outfitters | Rug, $199, West Elm | Blanket, $40, Yiruio

We've plotted the perfect meet-cute between you and your rom-com read: a sweet sanctuary filled with flowers, hearts and soft edges. All you need to get swept away? A sculptural chair, blooming rug and textured throw. Light pink pairs up with earthy green (an unexpected match) for a swoon-worthy spot that's sure to become your happily-ever-after hideaway.

Mystery

Candle, $28, P.F. Candle Co. | Chair, $299, Pottery Barn Teen | Pillow, $18, Etsy | Blanket, $26, Target | Lamp, $65, Threshold

As a sofa sleuth, you deserve a dark academia haven for ripping through your next whodunit. Swap out overhead lighting for flickering candles and a reading lamp—dramatic details to heighten your powers of deduction (yep, Holmes would be proud). Dress up a handsome chair with a floral throw and stack up all your tomes for the ultimate library vibes, because it's all about setting the scene. The big reveal? A Clue-inspired book nook so chic, it should be a crime.

Sci-Fi

Bookends, $89, MoMA | Sign, $76, Northlight | Rug, $41, Well Woven | Disco UFO, $26, Wittolins |  Chair, $143, Ebern Designs

Inspired by your latest space-age saga, this setup brings all the futuristic fun—no time machine required. Gravity-defying bookends serve year 3000, while a cushy pilot chair sends you straight into an alternate universe. Reach the stratosphere by draping spare white sheets for a makeshift canopy and adding a neon planet for that intergalactic glow. Don't forget the sparkly disco UFO for a vibe that's truly out of this world.

Fantasy

Floor Pillow, $59, Urban Outfitters | Shelf, $25, Jopstdi | Bookends, $52, Bed Bath & Beyond | Map, $14, FineArtAmerica | Wall Hanging, $200, Ariana Ost

Still waiting for your Hogwarts letter to arrive? It's time to take matters into your own hands. You don't need a wand to conjure a little magic—but you do need some gilt bookends to prop up your faves. Hang maps ripped from otherwordly kingdoms (think: Middle-earth, Olympus, Ketterdam and Norta) and add some cascading greenery (entwined with fairy lights, ofc) to evoke an enchanted realm. Welcome to your new favorite lair (strewn with velvet pillows and knit poufs, natch).

ICYMI: This story originally ran in our February/March 2025 issue.
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