On a cold winter’s day, there is nothing better than curling up in a ball cracking open a book. Fireside is always nice, but what is better than a cozy, personalized nook that has you perched above the action? Lofts can be a great way to add extra square footage to a small home and can be prime hideaways for those days when it’s all about you, your blanket, and your book.
11 cozy lofts we’d love to spend a snowy day reading in
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A sleek, modern loft with minimalist bookshelves and a skylight is a great way to absorb some natural vitamin D while still keeping cozy.

Where else are shaggy blankets and a multitude of floor pillows referred to as a "bed"?

This loft—which is actually a bedroom for these homeowners—is a tiny alcove with draped curtains that is perched above the entire house. It would also make a super cozy solo reading space.

An adorably cozy loft bedroom with soft colours, blended textures, and wood surroundings would make an ideal book nook.

Just out of view, this lofty space looks like it would be a great escape from whatever work is looming in the office below.

It would be tough to stay awake in this cozy space. But perhaps the abundance of bright pillows would help keep your eyes open.

Natural wood finishings and a plush chaise lounge make this loft the perfect winter retreat.

This cozy reading space was built into an apartment to maximize vertical space. The simple landing platform has ample window, reading, and sleeping space above and a casual living room environment below.

Southwestern style influences, rustic finishings, and old books make this the single-bed space of your dreams.

The tiny house movement really embraces the use of vertical space, which essentially means a lot of lofts. You're never far from anything—kitchen, bathroom, or living room—while flipping pages in this loft that's complete with its own skylight.

A chandelier made of antlers, a wood interior, and rustic textures—this is where books are meant to be read. The owners of this tiny, rustic treehouse knew that, which is why they added a loft area with a full wall of bookshelves to utilize space.