{"id":217319,"date":"2014-04-23T15:03:44","date_gmt":"2014-04-23T13:03:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fiaka.es\/chill-out-readings"},"modified":"2025-03-26T08:07:19","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T07:07:19","slug":"chill-out-readings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fiaka.es\/en\/chill-out-readings","title":{"rendered":"Chill out readings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Man does not live by bread alone. If I were hungry and helpless in the street, I would not ask for a loaf of bread; I would ask for half a loaf and a book [&#8230;] Culture because it is the only way to solve the problems in which the people, full of faith but lacking in light, are struggling today&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>We quote these words that <strong>Federico Garc\u00eda Lorca<\/strong> pronounced in the inaugural speech of the library of his hometown to talk about reading. We could not resist considering that this April 23rd is <strong>International Book Day<\/strong>. Reading does not only mean traveling to imaginary worlds created by authors capable of constructing other realities between the pages of their works. It opens the doors to knowledge, nourishing consciousness, which leads to being more critical and free. Hence, not infrequently, books have been enemies of power throughout history. Banned books that have ended up at the stake for the knowledge they contained&#8230; a <em>Fahrenheit 451<\/em> that, unfortunately, had nothing to do with <strong>Ray Bradbury&#8217;<\/strong>s fiction.<\/p>\n<p>We leave this reflection on reading to focus on interior design. As it could not be otherwise, after this digression, we talk about books in the home. And more specifically about the <strong>decoration of<\/strong> <strong>chill out reading corners<\/strong>, a topic that we have <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiaka.es\/blog\/un-rincon-de-lectura-chill-out\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">we have already discussed on some occasions<\/a><\/strong>. We opted for this aesthetic because their designs are oriented to comfort and relaxation, something indispensable when in the company of a book. But also for the <strong><a title=\"Eclectic chill out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiaka.es\/blog\/eclectico-chill-out\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">eclecticism that allow<\/a><\/strong>. Here are five simple ways to create an inspiring <strong>chill-out reading corner<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>1. With a comfortable chair or armchair  <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Either with an elegant designer chair -either the <strong><br \/>\n  <a title=\"Butterfly or BKF\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiaka.es\/silla-butterfly-bkf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Butterfly or BKF<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong> in the images or another &#8211; or with a comfortable, chill-out style <strong><br \/>\n  <a title=\"chill out style armchair\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiaka.es\/en\/armchair-factory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chill-out style armchair<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong> you can create a nice reading corner close to the place where your books &#8216;rest&#8217; -your private library, a bookcase, a small table, a bookshelf&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4411\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4411\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4411 size-full\" title=\"chill out reading corner\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fiaka.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/decoesfera1.jpg\" alt=\"chill out reading corner\" width=\"400\" height=\"488\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4411\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Via Decoesfera<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4410\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4410\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4410 size-full\" title=\"decoesfera\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fiaka.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/decoesfera-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"488\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4410\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Via Decoesfera<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>2. With a couch<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Few pieces of furniture are as comfortable as a sofa. <strong><a title=\"Divan\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiaka.es\/divan-tanger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">divan<\/a><\/strong> to lie down and read. Hence, it is an exceptional piece for the decoration of a chill out corner designed to enjoy books.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4417\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4417\" style=\"width: 439px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4417 size-full\" title=\"reading corner\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fiaka.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Recycled-Cottage.jpg\" alt=\"reading corner\" width=\"439\" height=\"347\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4417\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Via Recycled Cottage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>3. With giant puffs<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>A <strong><br \/>\n  <a title=\"giant puff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiaka.es\/puff-pera\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">giant pouffe<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong> next to your bookcase is perfect for enjoying a book, either sitting or lying down, as they usually allow several positions, as you like.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4412\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4412\" style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-4412\" title=\"Chill out style reading corner\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fiaka.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/decoraenfamilia.jpg\" alt=\"Chill out style reading corner\" width=\"480\" height=\"644\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4412\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Via Decorate as a Family<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>4. With mats and cushions<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you can take advantage of the window sill to place a cushion and cushions <strong><br \/>\n  <a title=\"custom-made mattresses and cushions\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiaka.es\/en\/custom-foam-mattresses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cushions and cushions to measure<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong> the result will be a charming chill out space ready for the imagination to fly on the backs of books. In case your windows do not allow it, it will be enough to place mats and cushions in the area where you want to create your reading corner.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4416\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4416\" style=\"width: 518px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-4416\" title=\"chill out reading corner\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fiaka.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/i-decoracion.jpg\" alt=\"chill out reading corner\" width=\"518\" height=\"258\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4416\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Via I-Decoracion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4413\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4413\" style=\"width: 338px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4413 size-full\" title=\"Chill out style reading corner\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fiaka.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/decoraxpoco.jpeg\" alt=\"Chill out style reading corner\" width=\"338\" height=\"500\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4413\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Via Decoraxpoco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4442\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4442\" style=\"width: 520px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-4442\" title=\"Chill out style reading corner\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fiaka.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/delikatissen21.jpg\" alt=\"Chill out style reading corner\" width=\"520\" height=\"356\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4442\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Via Delikatissen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>5. With recycled elements<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>As you well know, recycling continues to be a trend in decorating <strong><br \/>\n  <a title=\"Decoration trends for 2014\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiaka.es\/blog\/tendencias-en-la-decoracion-de-2014\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">trend in decoration<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>. If you want to take advantage of pallets or any other element to make a <strong><br \/>\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dkGokvniohY&amp;list=PL2IFUBfB9TDqUOT53w_Ar0-bkF5k339LY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">DIY sofa<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong> and some handmade shelves you can get a reading corner as imaginative as unique.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4409\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4409\" style=\"width: 530px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-4409\" title=\"chill out reading corner\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fiaka.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/caperucitarojayunomas.jpg\" alt=\"chill out reading corner\" width=\"530\" height=\"796\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4409\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Via Little Red Riding Hood and one more<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Man does not live by bread alone&#8221;&#8230; therefore, there should be no lack of books in the home. 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