By the book

Book cases, shelving decor, stylish seating and reading lights enrich the world of fiction, says SAM WYLIE-HARRIS

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ism, and carving out a corner of your home dedicated to curling up with your favourite novel is the perfect way to honour the digital detox you keep promising yourself.

For more styling inspiration, Rohan says to maximise your storage by creating floor to ceiling shelving: "You've heard of colour drenching, so think about setting up your library as 'book drenching,' if you will. Literary purists can of course alphabetise their collection, but for minds that work better with visual cues think about bookscaping it - and creating graduated colour patterns with those beautiful decorative spines."

Rohan continues: "Think of your collection as a living wall from which you can mirror the shades of your favourite novels, to create a cohesive look and feel."

He suggests adding in the most generous, tactile armchair or loveseat you can find in a sympathetic hue to frame the vignette.

"Choose fabrics that whisper 'I'm never getting up', like supple velvet in your absolute favourite shade - and get ready to spend every evening of the week reading the night away," adds Rohan.

As bookworms will appreciate, fundamental to reading time is good lighting - not only to set the mood, but to prevent eye strain and improve wellbeing.

"Setting the mood with lighting is most crucial in these digital detox nooks," highlights Mara Rypacek Miller, founder of Industville.

"Exposure to high-intensity, cool-temperature lighting is closely associated with alertness and screen use; while warmer, lower-level light helps regulate circadian rhythms and encourages relaxation."