19. Hanging Rattan Egg Chair Reading Nook
Introduction and Brief
Suspending a cozy rattan egg chair or cocoon swing in a bedroom corner creates the ultimate private reading nook and whimsical architectural statement piece.
What This Idea Means
This concept represents playful escapism, personal retreat, and cozy introspection. It invites you to curl up with a good book and a warm cup of tea suspended safely above the floor.
How to Make It
- Location: Select a sturdy corner of your bedroom with adequate clearance to swing gently without hitting walls.
- Installation: Hire a professional or use heavy-duty ceiling joist hooks and carabiners to ensure the hanging chair can safely support adult weight.
- Cushioning: Pile the interior of the egg chair with plush cream or terracotta cushions and a chunky knit throw blanket.
- Lighting: Hang a small floor reading lamp or position the chair near a bright window for optimal daytime reading light.
Needs to Make That Thing
- Rattan or wicker egg swing chair
- Heavy-duty ceiling mount spring, chain, and joist anchor hardware
- Plush seat cushions and throw blanket
Tips
If ceiling suspension is not an option, choose a freestanding C-frame egg chair stand that places the swinging chair securely on the floor without drilling into drywall.
Variations
- The Macrame Hanging Nest: Use a woven macrame hammock chair suspended from a single ceiling point for a softer, bohemian textile cocoon.
- The Floor Cushion Nook: If hanging chairs aren’t feasible, pile oversized floor cushions and velvet pillows in a corner beneath a canopy for a floor-level reading den.