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Every nursery design needs book storage solutions for the baby's first book collection. Now, don't let these treasured first books gather in bins but instead give them the attention it deserves. Browse through these inspiring nursery bookshelves to create a practical and eye-catching nursery library.
A well-designed and well-styled nursery bookshelf elevates a nursery design- often becoming a focal point in the room. Nursery bookshelves can express your style and add personality to the space. So when organizing the nursery shelves, make them aesthetically pleasing and functional.
Here are 30 of the best nursery bookshelves to inspire you to create a gorgeous display worthy of your little ones' first book collection.
30 BEST NURSERY BOOKSHELF IDEAS
1.simple photo LEDGES FOR BOOK STORAGE
Take a page from this beautiful nursery design and put together the baby's first library using simple photo ledges.
2.ACRYLIC nursery that's decorative too
Be inspired by these lovely nursery bookshelves that allow you to organize your baby's books neatly while decoratively displaying the beautiful covers.
3. create a library WALL
Got a blank wall in the nursery? Take inspiration from this brilliant library idea and hang a few ledges to get a similar look.
4.BOOKCASE FOR A SMALL NURSERY
Organizing the nursery is one of the great struggles, especially when the nursery is on the smaller side. Consider this setup to add extra storage for toys and books.
5. SPICE RACKS ARE A NO FRILLS OPTION FOR BOOK STORAGE
Allow us to introduce these awesome IKEA spice racks that make putting together a library for baby- a no-brainer.
6.WALL MOUNTED NURSERY BOOKSHELVES
If you are short on square footage in the nursery, move book storage off the ground and onto your walls using these simple but gorgeous nursery bookshelves.
7. ADD A POP OF COLOR
Go for a fun and cheerful design like this colorful display using painted photo ledges.
8.SPRAWLING WALL OF BOOKSHELVES
A sprawling wall of nursery shelves or photo ledges in the den or common area may be what makes the most sense depending on your family's needs.
8. DON'T FORGET A COMFY CHAIR
Nursery bookshelves are a great addition to the baby's room on their own, but placing a comfortable chair close by goes a long way, to make it feel like a library.
9. READING NOOK THAT GROWS WITH BABY
We love designing spaces that can grow with a baby, and in this nursery, a simple closet becomes a delightful reading nook.
10.DEDICATED SPACE FOR PLAY TIME AND STORY TIME
Establishing a dedicated space for playtime and storytime is one of the more simple ways to streamline your nursery design.
11.NURSERY SHELF STYLING
Keep the attention focused on the book collection by styling the nursery bookshelves with gorgeous nursery shelf decor.
12.COZY NURSING NOOK
A nursing nook is where you'll probably spend most of your time with the baby while in the nursery. Why not add some lovely nursery bookshelves there to keep baby's favorite books within easy reach for storytime?
13.DRESS UP THE WALLS
Try decorating the nursery wall featuring the bookshelves to take the baby's library to the next level, in every sense.
14.DOUBLE DUTY NURSERY BOOKSHELVES
We love these nursery bookshelves that serve more than one purpose-storage for clothes and books.
15. INCORPORATE NURSERY SHELF DECOR
Sure, we appreciate seeing bookshelves in the nursery, but there’s something so dreamy when you add some shelf décor like the print and garland.
16.WHIMSICAL READING NOOK
Bookshelves do make a fabulous addition to a nursery nook. Add in some whimsical nursery décor, and ta-da baby's got a space to be cherished.
17. THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX
This lovely bookshelf helps you get the best out of every angle and looks perfect against the outdoor-inspired mural.
18.Stylish BULIT IN BOOKSHELVES FOR THE NURSERY
The swoon-worthy built-in bookshelves in this nursery take it to the next level with a gorgeous display of books, heirlooms, and decor.
19.WIRE NURSERY BOOKSHELVES
Opt for something simpler by choosing these wire bookshelves to hold baby's books.
20.COLLECTION OF BOOK STORAGE OPTIONS
Incorporate wall shelves, bins, and book racks to organize books while creating a delightful nook-perfect for a budding book lover.
21.SOPHISTICATED WALL BOOK DISPLAY
Turn blank walls into an organized masterpiece just as in this gorgeous nursery.
22.DIY NURSERY BOOKSHELVES
A coat of paint goes a long way to transform the affordable IKEA spice racks into a statement piece for book storage.
23.FREE STANDING BOOKSHELF
Use the bookcase to store books, of course, but you can also use it to display photos, art, and other keepsakes.
24.WALL POCKETS FOR STORING BOOKS
Mount a couple of wall pockets like these to create a cozy reading nook.
25.MODERN NURSERY BOOKCASe
Add a modern nursery bookcase like this beautiful bookcase with plenty of space for baby's books, toys, and more.
26.NURSERY SHELVES WITHIN EASY REACH
Before you know it- you'll have a curious toddler, and these shelves keep books within easy reach for exploration and reading, of course.
27.ACRYLIC SHELF BOOKCASE
This acrylic shelf bookcase does a pretty good job of keeping the attention focused on baby's book collection.
28.MID CENTURY INSPIRED BOOKRACK
Reluctant to hang things on the nursery walls-this solves your dilemma. You've got yourself a beautiful bookrack that displays books face forward.
29.MINI NURSERY BOOKSHELVES
We've got all the bases covered-these are the cutest mini bookshelves you'll come across for organizing your little one's books.
30.RATTAN NURSERY BOOKSHELVES
Embrace the tone and texture of rattan by adding a few of these gorgeous nursery bookshelves to the baby's room to create the most eye-catching display.
Last Updated on March 31, 2022 by Tira Attygalla
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