Cozy Rainy Day Reading Nook

Rain dots the window behind a cushioned reading nook framed by curtains tied with bows. Books stand on the sill beside a potted fern, while an open book rests on the seat below. Floral and geometric cushions surround a bow-shaped pillow, and a steaming mug with marshmallows sits on a coaster next to a draped knitted blanket.

This medium-difficulty design gives teens a mix of broad spaces and smaller details, from the curtain folds to the fern leaves and repeating blanket stitches. Try cool blues for the rainy window and warm rust or cream shades for the soft furnishings. Colored pencils work well for the narrow patterns; use a few matching colors across the cushions and book covers to tie the scene together.