This ain't your typical nook

Just a quickie post today.  I'm looking at putting in a book nook in the currently still soggy and much mildewy basement when it's all said and done.  Here are some pictures I found on the internet I'm gonna use for inspiration.  Anyone out there do any of this kind of construction that can help me out?

It would be going in a corner with a window for natural lighting.  I kind of want to combine these two styles together into something that would be perfect for the basement.  I just wish I had more money to work with...come on Condo, sell!