You get to build your perfect space for reading and writing. What’s it like?

Do you ever watch a movie or show and see those rooms in large houses that have an entire wall full of books on lovely mahogany (or similar) shelves? The kind of room where there is a desk placed to one side with its back facing a huge window? Those kinds of visuals always grab my attention, regardless of the room’s dimensions or layout.

Since the prompt also asks about space for reading, I can tell you right now that the above ideas are for writing and not reading. Reading spaces I like to daydream about are usually the kind where I can sit on a deep window sill on some pillows and use natural light to read. Sometimes the space is more like a comfy chaise lounge chair, or a full-size couch that I can stretch out on, that is placed near a large window.

Now how do I combine the two ideas? Well, I’ve seen those large two-level rooms that just have walkways along the walls, almost like a grand hall. I could have the upper area have space for that couch against the window for reading, and the lower area be for the desk. Plus I like sunset more than sunrise so I would want the whole room to be at an angle almost like a diamond. The large window would be in the southwest wall so I could get a great view of the sunset.

Well, that’s all one idea. I also like the vibe of having a second or third floor apartment type space that has windows overlooking a busy downtown street in a small city (no major metropolitan areas). Again, I could have space to sit in one window and people watch or read on rainy days, and another place for a desk. Then a loft area for sleeping, should the apartment space not have much in the way of separate rooms.

Those are the basics of my ideal reading/writing spaces. I’m sure if I took the time I could sketch it out and REALLY design it all. Maybe another day.