Is your kid’s room or reading corner starting to look like a mini library exploded in it? Are you constantly stepping over books? Can you even see the floor anymore?!
Books e.v.e.r.y.w.h.e.r.e!
Sound familiar?
But honestly, having a house full of books is a really great problem to have! It means your kids love their books and they love reading which is awesome! But it can also mean stubbed toes and a lot of frustration when that one special cannot be found.
As a parent who’s been through the “book avalanche” phase, I know how tricky it can be to keep your kids’ beloved books organized.
That’s why I’ve been on a mission. A mission to turn book chaos into cozy reading corners. A mission to make organizing fun and most importantly, a mission to help you reclaim your floor space!
In this article, you will find over 47 awesome bookshelf and book storage ideas for kids’ rooms and reading nooks that I hope will help you come up with a few ideas of your own!
Who knows? Your kids might even start putting their books away without being asked. (Okay, maybe that’s pushing it, but hey, a parent can dream, right?)
And don’t forget to check out our article featuring some very cool DIY bookshelf ideas if you want to try your hand at building your own bookshelf!
Before we jump in…
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Simple and Easy
Our first idea really if super simple and super easy! Take an unused picnic basket and use it to carry and store your kid’s picture books.
This is a great book storage idea if you are creating an outdoor reading nook for your kids.
Small Garden Shed Book Storage
A small (or large) garden shed is the perfect place to store your kid’s books! This is another great idea for a garden reading nook.
If you are keen on creating an outside reading nook for your kids then check out some garden reading nook ideas here!
Book Bin Storage
This idea reminds me of those vinyl record display boxes that we had growing up – okay, so now I’m showing my age (Gen X unite!).
Just like those vinyl record displays this idea allows kids to page through their favorite books in a fun way. They can see the covers clearly and pick out the story they want in no time. Pretty neat, right?
Bookshelf and Reading Nook Combo
I love this idea! It combines a small bookshelf with a cozy reading nook that little kids will adore!
There are a couple of pictures in this Instagram post so just click the little arrow to the right of the picture to flip through them.
Related: How To Create & Decorate A Reading Corner For Your Kids
Very Cute Book Bus
This is another really fun and cute kids’ book storage idea for small kids that combines a forward-facing bookshelf with a fun bus shape.
Fabulous Fabric Bookshelves
The next two ideas show you how you can use fabric to create really pretty hanging bookshelves in fabrics of your choice. This is a great idea for all the DIY’ers out there!
Corner Bookshelves
The next two bookshelf ideas are great for when you are short on space and as you’ll see from the examples they work quite well behind bedroom doors!
Tree Bookshelves
There’s just something about a tree bookshelf that adds a magical feel to any kids room! If you want to try your hand at building one of these yourself, you can find a link to the tutorial from this article.
Rotating Book Shelves
I love the idea of rotating bookshelves because they don’t take up too much room but you can store quite a lot of books on them. They also come in different styles so you are sure to find one you like.
Book Storage On Wheels
Having your books storage or bookshelf on wheels is a great idea if your kids like to read in different areas of your home.
Dollhouse Bookshelf
Bookshelves that are shaped like dollhouses have become quite popular, especially for little girls’ rooms.
Small Book Storage Ideas
You really don’t need a big space to display your kid’s books. These next ideas show you how even very small book storage ideas can still look amazing!
Themed Bookshelves
A really fun way of keeping your kid’s room or reading corner interesting and fun is by changing the theme of the bookshelf according to the season. Here are a few really cool ideas you can use for inspiration!
Fun Bookshelf Ideas
Who says bookshelves have to be boring? The next couple of ideas features a few really fun ideas to make storing your kid’s books even more interesting!
Colorful And Bright
The next few examples showcase kids’ book storage ideas that are bright and colorful!
They perfectly show how you can add different objects such as toys or other accessories to decorate your kids’ bookshelves.
Front Facing Bookshelves
I think that forward-facing bookshelves are awsome, especially for young kids because they allow you to display your kid’s books so that the covers are really easy to see.
Bookshelves with Toy Storage
Combining your bookshelves with your toy storage is a really great idea if you want to keep everything neat and in one place.
Final Thoughts
As you’ve seen there are lots of really great ways to store your kids books and I hope that you found some ideas that’ll work great in your home!
So what’s next? Don’t forget to check out our other articles if you need ideas for:
Girls Reading Nooks
Boys Reading Corners
Kids Libraries
Kids Playrooms
P.S. If you try out any of these ideas, I’d love to hear how it goes. Which one was your favorite? Did your kids love it? Let me know in the comments below!
