{"id":19196,"date":"2022-05-17T10:43:30","date_gmt":"2022-05-17T14:43:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/?p=19196"},"modified":"2024-06-28T11:13:00","modified_gmt":"2024-06-28T15:13:00","slug":"get-your-emotional-escape-on-part-2-book-nooks-and-libraries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandbox.cubesmart.dev\/blog\/your-home\/get-your-emotional-escape-on-part-2-book-nooks-and-libraries\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Your Emotional Escape on Part 2: Book Nooks and Libraries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A book nook or library can be your ultimate escape at home.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The New Way to Find Emotional Escape: Book Nooks & Libraries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hello again! How are you feeling? Tired? Stressed? Do you need a place all your own, a dedicated space to just be? To just feel? If so, then have we’ve got the info for you! It\u2019s Emotional Escape Rooms Part Two: Creating Your Book Nook or Library. If you haven\u2019t had a chance to check out Part One: Music Rooms take a look and learn about making a retreat-like space in your own home, dedicated to music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those of you just\ntuning in, you may be wondering, \u201cWhat is an emotional escape room?\u201d And that is both a good\nquestion and a solid place to start. Emotional escape rooms are 2022\u2019s home design trend superstar.\nSeriously, check out Pinterest for more ideas on emotional escape rooms than you thought possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In general, emotional escape rooms are just what they sound like: places for you to get away, feel all the feels, and put some distance between you and all the demands of daily life for a while. They are also places for you to find reprieve by diving into the things you love. You know those relaxing hobbies you wish you had more time \u2013 and space \u2013 to pursue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While we\u2019ve already addressed the draw of music rooms as the emotional escape rooms of choice, this time it\u2019s all about the sweet love of books. Read on to learn more about making your own cozy book nook or tiny library room. Seriously just the thought of either of these makes me \u201ceeeek!\u201d with glee.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Emotional Escape of Books<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBut why books?\u201d may be your second question. Another good question and one I am delighted to answer. According to studies, there is a multitude of benefits<\/a> to reading, including delaying the signs of mental aging, ongoing learning, and increased levels of relaxation. In fact, the mere presence of books in the home does wonders. Children who grow up in homes with over 80 books<\/a> perform better on standardized tests and are more successful academically and professionally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Books are good for the whole family, so why not centralize their presence in your home and your wellbeing with a dedicated book nook or tiny library room? Read on to find out how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book Nook Tip 1: A Room of One\u2019s Own<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For many people, the idea of a home library is a slice of heaven. But, if you don\u2019t have a Downtown Abbey-esque wing dedicated to reading materials, do not fret! There are plenty of creative ways to make your home library dreams come true. Modern-day home library, thy name is book nook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we consider space possibilities for your tiny library room or book nook, let\u2019s pause a moment to reflect on the word \u201cnook.\u201d  After all, it\u2019s a word that helps us understand the spaces in our homes entirely differently. A nook is defined as a recess or corner offering security and seclusion. That is what you want to be looking for when you think about where to situate your reading-oriented emotional escape room in your abode. You don\u2019t need an entire room, a corner or a small area within an existing room may work just fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A recessed area in a hallway, an extra-large\ncloset, or a secluded corner in your home can all serve as potential locations\nfor your book nook\nor tiny library room.\nA few questions to ask yourself when deciding on a space include: Where do I\nfeel safe\/tucked away? Where can I have some privacy and a bit of quiet? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whenever we alter the space in our homes we\nneed to get creative and think of function. What is the current function of a\nparticular room? Is the room indeed used for that function? How often? If I\nchanged its function, would this room be more useful? Answering these questions\ncan also help you reassess the resources and space within your home and allow\nyou to repurpose rooms if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book Nook Tip 2: The Lord of the Shelves<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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You don’t have to devote an entire room. A corner, cozy chair, lamp, and shelves can be all you need.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s something about books that make us\nfeel worldly, smart, curious, and sophisticated. Books are aspirational; they\nreflect the people we want to be and how we ideally see ourselves. But where to\nstore all of that aspiration? Indeed, books take up a lot of space and require\ncreative thinking when it comes to shelving and storage. Luckily, a few\napproaches make shelving not only functional but incredible aesthetic additions\nto your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n