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Many things can be done to fill your spare time. One way is to read the book. For some people, reading is an indulgence, which must be done every day, even if only for a moment. Generally, people spend time around 15 minutes to an hour, to read books, newspapers or magazines. However, not infrequently there are also people who spent many hours to read. Taking the time to read is a positive activity, because the book is a window of the world.

So, did you prepare for a comfortable place for this positive activity? If the area of your home is limited, do not need to worry. You do not need a large room to get comfortable reading room. Enough with minimal big room or corner of the room, you can create a cozy reading room. Also, do not need big furniture or expensive to support this positive activity. Importantly, adjust to the needs, comfort, and your pocket.

The comfortable in the reading room, absolutely requires lighting with illumination level is relatively high. Reading magazines and books, generally require the lighting of 400 lux. Light can be obtained from artificial lighting, as well as natural lighting from the sun. Lighting becomes an important element for reading activities. Poor lighting makes reading activities disrupted, and damage to the virtual. Placement of the reading room that is connected directly with natural light, will certainly save on electricity consumption. Selected lights can be standing lamp, outboard lamps, or table lamp. Choose the type of lamp that support your reading activities. For example, reading lamps that have arms, which can be rotated in all directions, so that the position of light can be arranged.

For seat options, choose the type of chair that has arms and a backrest. If possible choose a padded foam seat (padded seat). Preferred seats can be of two seat sofa or a single chair. You also can choose the seats that you could sustain your foot, so that your feet can easily be straightened out and not feel sore. If using a single chair, ottoman or puff can be added to the back foot. To be more comfortable, use a small pillow to support your waist or back. If not being used, a small pillow can be a beautiful accent to the interior. Read the rest of this entry »

Library is a great place for finding various types of books and a place to read. For those of you who like to read, you can create a personal library in your home. In addition to saving time, you can also save money because it only takes a few steps to reach the room. Library at home is more popularly known as the reading room. Arranging and decorating was not as difficult as you think. As long as you understand the ways, you can get a beautiful reading room in the house alone.

In order to have a reading room, we don’t need to have a large house. The corners of the room can also be used as a reading room. Moreover, if arranged nicely, the room will look more beautiful. Indeed, for a bigger house you can make a private reading room, but if your house is not too large you can use the corner of the room to be a reading room. And possibly one area of the family room or bedroom.

We recommend that you choose a corner near  the window  to get natural lighting during the day well. That way, you can save electricity because it doesn’t need to turn on the lights. In addition, if the reading room near the window, the air must also be in and out through the window. Another thing  to note is the chair position should be properly regulated, so sunlight is not bouncing on the sheet of paper that may cause glare. Read the rest of this entry »