Where to Place Side Tables in Reading Corners
A reading corner is all about stillness, and a well placed side table is what lets you settle in for a long stretch without twisting, stretching or getting up. In most cases the table belongs directly beside the arm of your chair on the side you naturally reach to, which for most people is the side of their dominant hand. The tabletop should sit at or just below the height of the chair arm. In this guide we explain how to find your reaching side, how far forward the table should sit and how to plan light so it falls over your shoulder onto the page. We compare table lamps with floor lamps and look at how tub chairs, wingbacks and lounge chairs change the choice of table. You will also find ideas for bringing books close at hand, layering light for evening reading and choosing the right spot in a bay window, alcove or bedroom....
