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The Coziest Beds for Getting Lost in a Good Book

Some of my favorite hours happen with a book in my lap and the window cracked open to the marsh. The right bed turns those hours into a ritual.

These are the pieces I look for when building a reading nest: soft, supportive, and pretty enough to leave out.

  1. 01

    A reading pillow with arms

    A reading pillow with arms

    The backrest that makes sitting up in bed feel like sinking into an armchair. Look for a removable, washable cover.

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  2. 02

    A linen duvet in a soft neutral

    A linen duvet in a soft neutral

    Stonewashed linen gets softer every wash and breathes beautifully through our humid summers.

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  3. 03

    A cloud-like mattress topper

    A cloud-like mattress topper

    An easy way to make any bed feel plush without replacing the mattress.

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  4. 04

    An upholstered daybed

    An upholstered daybed

    For a sunroom or guest room corner. A daybed is part sofa, part bed, and completely made for long afternoons of reading.

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  5. 05

    A chunky knit throw

    A chunky knit throw

    Draped at the foot of the bed, it is pure coziness on a cool coastal evening.

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  6. 06

    A clip-on reading light

    A clip-on reading light

    A warm, gentle light so you can keep turning pages without waking anyone.

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Pour something warm, find a good story, and stay a while.

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