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17 Creative Book Storage Ideas When You Homeschool

July 29, 2023 | 5 Comments
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I have 17+ creative book storage ideas for your homeschool area. Also, look at Homeschool Organization – 12 Unconventional Ideas for Storage.

No matter how many devices you have in your home, searching for creative book storage ideas when you homeschool never really stops.

On top of that, I want homeschool book storage ideas that work and add some pizazz to my home. 

17 Creative Book Storage Ideas When You Homeschool

I can find drab storage anywhere. 

When you live and school at home, you have to stay inspired and excited about your learning spaces.

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Creative Book Storage Ideas

Look at the creative solutions I rounded up that can take book storage from drab to fab. 

Some of them could work for an older child and some for a younger child.

Also, some are easier to do it yourself and then some of them you may need to get the Mr. involved.

17 Creative Book Storage Ideas When You Homeschool

Maybe one or two things spark an idea for a new place in your home for book storage.

  Now that I rounded these up, I am stoked about trying some of them. 

From drawers, to caster wheels, to spice racks, they are pretty genius ideas!

Creative Book Storage Ideas

We can never have enough bookshelves, but you can use other parts of your house for creative storage.

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1. Vintage drawer used to hold books diy

Thi s is so creative. Take a drawer and turn it to bookshelfe. YYou could even move this around the house.

Image for 2. Spice racks added to dressers for storage
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2. Spice racks added to dressers for storage

When we lived in a small cabin, I did this to each child's dresser to maximize book and curriculum supplies storage. I love it.

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3. Wooden window frame turned into coffee table book storage

This can be an awesome DIY project for your home and it makes for a beautiful piece for your home while storing books and curriculum.

Image for 4. Book Storage under a Window Seat
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4. Book Storage under a Window Seat

What a beautiful space to read and store your books.

Image for 5. Books in Bed Headboard
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5. Books in Bed Headboard

For sure I could sleep well with all those books around me. But love this idea of a headboard book storage.

Image for 6. Over the door book storage at its best
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6. Over the door book storage at its best

When space is at a premium this over the door shelf is a must have and literally on any wall you can install this shelf.

Image for 7. Bookshelf Rotating Bookshelf Floor-to-Ceiling 360-degree Storage Picture Book Rack

7. Bookshelf Rotating Bookshelf Floor-to-Ceiling 360-degree Storage Picture Book Rack

And I'm swooning over this beautiful picture book rack. Not only is it gorgeous but so functional.

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8. Making Over a Salvaged Library Cart

Love this idea and especially if you find one of these library carts. Add some wheels and place it where you need it.

Image for 9. DIY Fabric Hanging Storage
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9. DIY Fabric Hanging Storage

Love this by making use of any wall and to encourage readers. With fabric and a little bit of time, you can have beautiful and easy book storage.

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10. Spool Bookcase

What a gorgeous piece which makes both table and book storage.

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11. Room Bookshelves

I love these DIY crate bookshelves. So easy to make and they can fit anywhere.

Image for 12. Create storage under the bed.
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12. Create storage under the bed.

This is another storage saving tip I used when we lived in a small house. I changed all the beds so that they were elevated enough to add storage underneath.

Image for 13. DIY Rolling Crate For Easy Book Storage
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13. DIY Rolling Crate For Easy Book Storage

This project is so simple; just attach casters to the bottom of a wooden crate and you’re done!

Image for 14. DIY Rolling Book Basket
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14. DIY Rolling Book Basket

Oh my goodness, I love this. Grab a wire basket, some wheels, and a board and you have book storage.

Image for 15. Locker Shelf
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15. Locker Shelf

How very creative if you find any lockers second hand. Such beautiful storage.

Image for 16. Shutter Closet Door Book Display
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16. Shutter Closet Door Book Display

Another creative idea for your books is to use a shutter door turned sideways. Again, use what you have to create storage.

Image for 17. Old Drawer & Add Legs = Table
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17. Old Drawer & Add Legs = Table

And yet another way to use something you already have to add book storage.

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Use a Tote for Toddlers

Then totes can be hung on the back of a chair or stored away in a closet.

17 Creative Book Storage Ideas When You Homeschool

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Do you have a creative place to store your books?

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  1. Angela says

    July 12, 2016 at 5:31 am

    Good post.

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    • Tina Robertson says

      July 24, 2016 at 7:42 pm

      Thanks Angela, glad you can use the tips…

      Reply
  2. Karen Childress says

    June 11, 2014 at 10:46 am

    Some great ideas here. I found that putting a long shelf above windows, doors, or cased openings gives a lot of book storage space. Paint the shelf a fun color, install shelf supports, put your shelf on top of the supports, and…instant book storage!
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    • Tina Robertson says

      June 11, 2014 at 9:09 pm

      Love the idea Karen!! At least the kids can reach it. You know the adage to “look up” is good, but when you use the books regularly, you need something lower than the ceiling..lol
      So I loved your tip. Too, one year, good grief, but we had a bathroom we didn’t use and I used the bathtub for storage.lol lol lol for a short time until I purchased shelves.
      Oh the things us homeschoolers will do for our books!! lol

      Reply

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