This is a really fun DIY project to make unique book shelves for a kids room. The idea comes from Ken Wingard and he talked about this DIY tree bookshelf on the Hallmark Channel’s Home & Family show. Home & Family airs weekdays at 10/9 am on the Hallmark Channel. Here is the tutorial for how to make a tree branch bookshelf for kids. This DIY project is a combination of installing floating wall shelves over a painted tree trunk and embellishing with foam apples and leaves. So fun and cute and functional.
Easy Tree Bookshelf DIY For A Kids Room or Nursery
This creative DIY Tree Bookshelf is perfect decor for a kid’s room or a nursery and the shelves can hold everything from books and games to diapers and baby wipes. The DIY Tree Bookshelf Materials are quite simple and this is a great project for the beginner level do-it-yourselfer!
Wall Tree Bookshelf Materials:
- paint
- paintbrush
- arts & crafts foam
- 1 x 4 wood
- 6 L-brackets
- wall anchors
- 2 sided tape
- glue
- drill
- wood screws
How To Make A Tree Bookshelf :
The tree trunk is painted on the wall with acrylic paint. You can freehand the tree trunk and branches. You may wish to use templates for the leaves. He cited the Pepper Design Blog as giving him inspiration for his leaves.
Photo credits: Copyright 2014 Crown Media Family Networks/Photographer: Jeremy Lee
Cut the arts & craft foam into the leaf and fruit shapes you want.
Paint the foam cutouts leaves with patterns and allow to dry. (Optional)
Use 2x sided tape to apply the foam cut outs to the wall.
Take the 1×4 wood and cut it into long and short pieces. Use the short piece and screw it to the long piece to make the L. Paint the wood and L brackets to match wall tree color.
Then attach the shelf to the wall using L brackets and wall anchors.
Nursery Tree Bookshelf Conclusion
A tree bookshelf is a fun and functional addition to a kid’s room, blending creativity with organization. Its branching design makes books easily accessible while encouraging a love for reading in an engaging way. The tree shape adds a whimsical, nature-inspired touch to the décor, making the space feel warm and inviting. Plus, it maximizes vertical storage, saving floor space for play areas. Building one yourself allows customization in size, color, and materials, ensuring it fits your child’s needs and personality while fostering a sense of wonder and adventure.
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial for DIY tree bookshelves. They are fun and functional decor. You may want to try a tree branch curtain rod to go with it. Want to be social? Share your pics on social media and include @HomeandFamilyTV @KennethWingard and @hallmarkchannel
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Christy Garrett Parenting Tips says
I love this tree bookshelf idea, thank you so much for sharing. I still haven’t decorated my youngest son’s room. This is a clever way to add wall decor and floating bookshelves all at once and tie them in together.