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August 3, 2020

Cozy Reading Corner

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Joss & Main, all opinions and product selections are my own.

Remember a few weeks ago when I shared some inspo for my son’s new room makeover? I’m here with my first big reveal today! Say hello to his brand new cozy reading corner and a big sneak peek of his bedroom design. It was so fun to design this with the Organized Bedroom Challenge with Joss & Main.

Cozy Reading Corner

Take a tour of this cozy reading corner in this gree, black and white boys room! I love the modern lodge look in here with industrial touches.

The best way I can describe the new style of his room is “modern lodge”. Like all of my designs, I wanted a mix of both rustic and modern and this time I want a bit of a ski lodge twist. Living in the PNW, we are a big skiing family and my son loves hitting the slopes in the winter. So that is what we are going with!

Room Before

Navy blue modern farmhouse reading corner with church pew bench

If you need a little refresher, here is what the corner looked like before in his navy blue bedroom. I still loved this room, but it was time for a change and something that fit my son’s needs a little better.

Kids Recliner

Light gray tufted recliner with cozy neutral throw pillow.

You want to know something funny? When I asked my son what his top priorities were for his new room, the very first thing he said was, ” I want a recliner just like daddy’s, but in my room”. Oh my goodness, how cute is that? I found this adorable gray tuft recliner with this cozy throw pillow? It wasn’t hard to find furniture options for this space!

I would not consider it a true “kids chair size” but it is definitely a smaller sized recliner. It fits my son perfectly, he can cozy up in it. My husband is a bigger guy and he would say it is too small for him. If that helps you out at all? I think it’s pretty cozy though!

Wood Side Table

Natural wood tide table with twig legs

This little wood side table is the perfect splash of wood in here. I love the natural wood tones and the intertwined twigs.

Modern cozy reading corner with green color blocked walls and modern black chandelier with mountain print.

To bring in some more of the mountain elements, I found this gorgeous snow print in a wood frame that ties into the same wood on the table.

Plug In Chandelier!

Modern Cozy Reading corner for this mountain lodge inspired boys room.

Every reading corner needs it’s own reading light! I brought in a little industrial wow piece and picked out this modern plug-in chandelier. I know people have opinions about cords showing, I tend to like the raw industrial look of them, but you can also cover them if needed. Using a plug-in light allows you to hang a new light super fast without having to hardwire it in or add another light box.

Snowy mountain print with natural wood frame.

Green Color Reading Corner!

Take a tour of this cozy reading corner in this green, black and white boys room! I love the modern lodge look in here with industrial touches.

I cannot wait to show you more of this green, black and white color blocked room! It’s coming together so well and I love the new modern vibe in here. But hope you enjoy this cozy reading corner to start with!

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About Taryn Whiteaker

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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  1. Liz says

    August 3, 2020 at 12:32 pm

    Nice room your son must love the recliner
    How did you attach the chandelier to hang?

    Reply
    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      August 4, 2020 at 8:57 am

      Hi! Thanks! It came with a few hooks to hang it from the ceiling, so it plugs into the wall and then I did a hook at the top of the wall and then where it hangs down. I might be changing this to make it look a little more polished.

      Reply
  2. Ct says

    January 16, 2022 at 11:58 am

    Hi there—
    What is this amazing paint color?
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      January 20, 2022 at 1:56 pm

      Hi! It’s called Rookwood Shutter Green by Sherwin Williams

      Reply

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