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" When blogger and decorator Melissa Michaels of The Inspired Room isn&amp;#039;t crossing creative projects and tasks off her to-do list, she likes to read, but the budget designer lacked a proper place in her home to do just that. So she got to work turning one underutilized corner in her home into a place where she can get lost in a good novel. You too can follow some of her simple ideas to create a just-for-you place in your abode, where you can journal, daydream, or just bask in a few moments of quiet.          I&amp;#039;m having fun creating a new comfy reading corner. \u263A\uFE0F A photo posted by Melissa @ The Inspired Room (@theinspiredroom) on Jun 23, 2014 at 4:59am PDT      &amp;amp;gt;  Making a place of your own doesn&amp;#039;t have to take a lot of time, money, or even space. Claim a corner in the living room, a spot in the attic, or a shaded area in the garden.  How to create your little slice of heaven:   1. Paint one wall (or more) a favorite color or deeply soothing shade. Melissa picked Studio Taupe by Behr. If you&amp;#039;ve opted for an outdoor space, plant flowers and shrubs you love.   2. Find a comfy seat and add an ottoman or small footstool so you can put your feet up.   3. Make the most of natural light. Set yourself up next to a window, but add a lamp or two so you&amp;#039;re encouraged to spend evenings there too. Outside, decorate with lanterns and string lights.   4. Give yourself some space to house and display your favorite things. Melissa looked long and hard for the right cabinet until she spotted this glass-front sideboard from Restoration Hardware. Rather than clutter your relaxation space, add edited collections, books, and a favorite photo or piece of art.     Need more inspiration? Check out these 21 Relaxing and Cozy Reading Corners.   Tell us: Where is your favorite spot to get away in your home?  ----- Plus:See more of our pretty handy project ideas \u00BB 50 ways to have the best summer ever \u00BBDecorating ideas for outdoor spaces \u00BB43 porches and patios we&amp;#039;d love to relax on \u00BBUltimate outdoor party guide \u00BB "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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