Nursery Bookshelf Ideas
Bookcase Decorating Ideas for a Reading Nook in the Baby's Room

Updated December 10, 2025 by Jan of Unique Baby Gear Ideas

Our nursery bookshelf ideas are for anyone decorating a cozy reading nook in a corner of the baby's room.  One visiting mom-to-be told me that she had completely decorated the nursery from ceiling to floor and wall to wall and STILL had an empty bookcase. 

She had only a few books that were given to her as gifts at her baby shower which left her with a lot of empty space to fill in the bookcase until the collection of books grew.




Baby's Fire Truck Nursery Bookshelf Decorating Ideas

Here is an example of a decorated bookcase filled with fireman theme storybooks, baby memory books and a bright red, toy fire truck. The colorful books are displayed on plate stands to get the most visual impact out of just a few books.

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Bookshelf decorating ideas for a baby girl's princess theme nursery include putting a tiara and jewelry box on display as well as her collection of Disney Princess books.


A floating wall shelf always an option instead of a bookcase.

Modern Wall Nursery Bookshelf

Or, you might have both!


Not all rooms have enough floor space to accommodate a free-standing bookcase which brings us to one of the best nursery bookshelf ideas for a small room.

Floating Wall Bookshelf in a Baby Boy Nursery

Floating shelves are easily adapted to the height and width of the nursery wall and can hold a variety of decorations as well as books.


Include as many shelves as you need to fill the space.

Nursery Bookshelf Decorating Ideas in a Baby Girls Nursery

Some parents prefer wall shelves over bookcases for safety reasons.


And others opt for a more creative way to store and display their child's books.

Pink Pedal Car Book Storage in a Baby Nursery

A color-coordinated, vintage pedal car or basket filled with books on the floor is within easy reach and becomes part of the room's decorations.


We will close with one of the easiest nursery bookshelf ideas of all; a simple stack of books with baby's favorite teddy bear or toy sitting patiently on top.

Nursery Decorated with Vintage Toys and Books

A well-loved teddy bear and storybooks create a home-y atmosphere with a sense of history.


I hope that you have found some nursery bookshelf decorating ideas that you can use and that you will return to Unique Baby Gear Ideas and upload pictures of your little one's bookcase when your work is done.

Hi, I’m Jan — the creator of Unique Baby Gear Ideas. I love helping expecting parents discover nursery décor inspiration and creative photo shoot ideas that make every stage of pregnancy feel beautiful.

Over the years, I’ve helped thousands of parents choose safe, stylish nursery furniture through hands-on reviews and real-world testing.

The suggestions I share here come from years of hands-on experience styling nurseries, reviewing maternity gowns, and learning what makes each photo session shine.

All articles and images on Unique Baby Gear Ideas are personally reviewed and edited by Jan Bay. Modern creative tools may assist with design or drafting, but every final page reflects my own voice, experience, and editorial judgment.