This is our final post about finding the perfect reading spots for different genres (at least for now!), so if you missed the deets on the contemporary romance or cozy mystery spaces, be sure to check those out.
Today we’re heading into the edgy world of romantic suspense, and boy, do I have some great furnishings for the RS reading hideaway! In this room, you might read something like the Steele Ridge Series that I collaborate on with Adrienne Giordano and Tracey Devlyn.
I could also curl up with titles by authors like: Brenda Novak, Cherry Adair, Suzanne Brockmann, Kaylea Cross, Avery Flynn, Robin Covington, Lynn Raye Harris, Cristin Harber, Christy Reece and so many others!
Furniture
What reader hasn’t fantasized about a bookcase with the all-important ladder? There’s just something so sophisticated, so classy about a bookcase so tall that you need steps to reach all your books! This one from Arhaus is great because you could also store some things–like rare books and your chocolate stash–out of sight.
Photo from Arhaus
Oooh, I debated a number of chairs for the romantic suspense hideaway, but something about this olive-colored velvet number just called to me. So plush that I could spend all weekend in it! (But let’s be honest, it would probably be covered in Pharaoh’s fur! LOL)
Photo from Arhaus
This space deserves a BIG coffee table. Of course, as a mystery and RS write, I immediately thought of all the things I could hide in here. Dead body, anyone?? 😉
Photo from Arhaus
Lighting
This lamp would definitely fit the edgy elegance I’m going for in this reader room. I do feel, though, if I had this lamp that I might need a butler to go with it! You can find more lighting choices from Arhaus here.
Photo from Arhaus
Soft Goods and Rugs
I knew I wanted a soft, dark red throw for my romantic suspense space and this one from Pier 1 is perfect.
Photo from Pier 1 Imports
Okay, so the pillow I’ve picked may look slightly too modern for this space, but it works with the throw, and I adore the geometric print. Would you stick with this or choose something else?
Photo from Arhaus
Mood is so important while reading romantic suspense, so I thought this dark, mysterious rug would fit right in with the edgy furnishings.
Photo from Arhaus
Wall Decor
To switch things up on the art front, I’m going for this intricate mirror rather than a quote or picture. Who knows what you might see when you look into it…
Photo from Arhaus
Comfy Bits
If you know me, you know I can’t be totally serious and elegant! So I picked these fun black-and-red jammies to go along with the swanky items in this room.
Photo from CafePress
And since no reading spot would be finished without a drink, I’m suggesting this custom Steele Ridge magic mug featuring all the series book covers. It starts out black and only reveals the covers when you pour something hot inside. My suggestion: Some quality hot chocolate spiked with a generous shot of Jameson Irish Whiskey!
Photo from Snapfish
And yep – there’s a Pinterest board for this room as well!
Thanks to all of you who’ve followed this fun post series over the past week.
And if you missed them, don’t forget to check out Kelsey’s Contemporary Romance Reading Spot and Reader Heaven for Cozy Mystery!
If you were going to design the perfect reading spot for another genre, which genre would you choose and what would you furnish it with??
