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20 Clever Book Storage Ideas for Kids Rooms
Introducing your child to the world of reading is a true joy. But as their book collection grows, so does your need for creative book storage ideas.
We’ve rounded up 21 storage ideas to cleverly organize your child’s favorite stories. Whether you’re short on space or are looking to create a statement with your child’s book collection, we have plenty of ideas to get your creative wheels turning.
1. Floating Shelves
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Great for small spaces, floating shelves get your books off the floor and free up space in the room. Depending on the room decor, you could choose from metal shelves, classic wooden shelves or something more modern.
2. Statement Book Wall
Dedicate an entire wall to your child’s book collection with a statement book wall. Choose (or paint) shelves all one color and extend the shelves the entire width of the wall. You could also use wallpaper behind the shelves to create even more of a statement.
3. Ladder or Leaning Bookcase
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A ladder or leaning bookcase is another great small space hack. Choosing a bookcase with deep shelves ensures there will be ample space for displaying toys, decor and your child’s favorite books.
4. Color-coded Bookshelves
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Brighten things up with rainbow-colored bookshelves. Match the shelves to your child’s bedroom theme and fill them with color-coordinating books and toys for an aesthetically pleasing storage solution.
5. Magazine Holders
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Keep your child’s books tucked away in magazine holders that fit nicely on shelves or in a closet. Organize them by color or label them by series to make clean up a breeze.
6. Under Bed Storage
If there are too many toys already filling the shelves in your child’s room, consider utilizing the space underneath their bed. Use canvas cubes or tubs to easily conceal your child’s book collection.
7. Cart Storage
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Opt for a portable storage option like a cart or a caddy to easily move your child’s book collection around their room.
8. Crates
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Crates make an easy storage solution for stacking books. You could paint the crates to match your child’s room decor and hang them on the wall or stack them on top of each other and secure them with screws.
9. Low Shelves
Low bookshelves allow your child to easily access their favorite stories. Overlap the covers to fit more on the shelf, and accent them with corresponding plush toys.
10. Picture Ledges
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Use picture ledges to show off the pretty book covers of your child’s favorite stories. Put them near the bed so that a bedtime story is always within arm’s reach.
11. Create a Library Nook
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If reading is something your child enjoys and their book collection is already overflowing on your shelves, consider creating a library nook in their bedroom or playroom. Install tall bookcases or shelving and place your child’s favorites within reach. Finish it off with a cozy reading chair.
12. Think Outside the Box
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There’s no rule that states you have to put your books on a shelf. If you want a more unique book storage idea for your kids room, consider a wagon they can pull around the house.
13. Utilize a Corner Space
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Corner spaces can be hard to decorate, but you can turn them into bookshelves. Choose a square bookshelf or opt for shelving that meets in the corner for maximum storage. Highlight the shelves by painting a colorful shape on the wall.
14. Over-the-door Organizer
Running out of space? Store your child’s book collection in an over-the-door organizer in their closet. Choosing a clear organizer will let your child easily spot their favorites.
15. Baskets
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Utilizing baskets is another classic book storage idea. Wicker or rattan baskets make a stylish storage option for your child’s room or playroom.
16. Catch All Bookcase
A catch all bookcase keeps books, craft supplies and toys all in one place. If your child’s room is small, this is the perfect unit to keep everything in one place.
17. Window Seat
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If you have space below a window in your child’s room, you could add a bench with a soft cushion and room for book storage underneath. You could also add tall shelving to either side of the window seat for even more storage space.
18. Room Divider Bookcase
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Break up the space in your child’s bedroom with bookcases as room dividers. Mix and match shelving to build your own custom room divider, or shorter bookcases if you only want to section off a small area of the room.
19. Whimsical Shelves
Adding whimsical shelving to a room can make it more fun. Moon-shaped shelves work well in a nursery or a dollhouse-shaped bookcase can enhance a playroom.
20. Toy Chests
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Toy chests make a perfect storage solution for all your child’s books and any other small knick-knacks you want to keep out of sight.
Reading with your child creates memories you both will have for years to come. And with these storage solutions, you’ll have plenty of room to store your child’s ever-growing book collection.