DIY Book Ledge Shelves

Last updated on June 5th, 2024 at 09:36 am

These DIY book ledge shelves are quick and easy to build, and look adorable in our son’s nursery! Read on for the plans so you can build some for yourself! This post is sponsored by Kreg & Build Something.

I mentioned last week that we haven’t really touched Grant’s room since we moved in way back in November. My original plan was to just leave his room alone until we decide to move him out of his crib.

The only problem is that for the last 8 months, all of his books have just been tossed into a drawer in his dresser. It’s a nightmare every time we need to pick a book to read.

There isn’t a ton of space in here for a bookshelf in his nursery. So, I decided to use this small, weird wall right by the door. Some simple, narrow book ledges were the perfect solution! They look adorable, and they can hold all of his books!

I partnered with our friends at Kreg and Build Something to make FREE, simple plans for you to build them yourself. It took me just one afternoon to build all five book ledge shelves. And, all of the supplies cost right around $50 – that’s just $10 per shelf!

CLICK HERE FOR THE FREE PLANS.

What’s Next?

Now that I’ve finished this project, I’m feeling really motivated to make a few more changes in here. I’d love to paint the walls (and maybe the ceiling?!). Of course, I’ll also add some curtains. Maybe hang a bit of art on the walls. Even just a few small changes will go a loooooong way to making his room feel a little more cozy. I love that with a nursery you can always make some bolder choices. It’ll only last a few years anyways!

Grant is really loving the shelves. He’s so happy to see all of his books at once! I’m hoping I’ll be able to encourage him to try some different books if I regularly swap out the ones that are at his level.

Because, if you have a toddler you know how exhausting it can be to read the same three books over and over every single night.

Want all the details for how to build these? CLICK HERE for the full book ledge plans.

One of my favorite things about a book ledge is that they’re a great size for plenty of things other than books. He can use them to display some favorite small toys. We could use them as picture ledges. Or, he could even display some favorite crafts or drawings on them!

Plus, you know I love any project that not only improves the room it’s in but also improves the view from other rooms. This space is the first thing you see when you turn the corner to go down this hallway. It makes me so happy to see a little book ledge shelf wall instead of just a blank wall!

Of course, now it also has me thinking about other things I could do to make this hallway a little more cheery and a little less dull. But, we’ll get there eventually.

Give me all your best ideas for what I should do next in this room – what color should the walls be? Is it a terrible idea to paint the ceiling?