A Good Spot To Read

You just need a little space, lots of quiet, and a book you can't put down

- by CAMERON BEALL

THESE PLACES can take on many forms—plush chairs in hidden corners, sunlight-soaked window seats, dreamy daybeds, or even unexpected landing spots like this banquette nestled in an often overlooked pass-through area. “When I think about a reading nook, I think about essentials for comfort for the task at hand,” says Birmingham designer Caroline Gidiere. “There are a few nonnegotiables for tucking into a good book.”