Need a large, budget-friendly bookshelf for your child’s room? You don’t need to spend hundreds—this clever DIY uses two ClosetMaid horizontal organizers (24″ or 31″) to create a tall, roomy bookshelf that looks custom-built but costs a fraction of the price.
What You’ll Need:
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2 ClosetMaid 24” or 31” horizontal cube organizers
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Drill and screws
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Wood glue (optional, for extra stability)
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Additional shelves (if needed)
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Paint or wallpaper (optional, for finishing touch)
Steps:
1. Assemble the Two Organizers Horizontally
Follow the included instructions to assemble each organizer flat (horizontal position). Make sure all joints are secured tightly.
2. Disassemble Ends and Reconfigure Upright
Take the two side panels from each organizer and repurpose them as the sides of your new tall bookshelf. You’ll now have four main shelves and two side panels.
3. Drill New Shelf Holes
Using a drill, create evenly spaced holes in the side panels to fit the shelf pegs. Make sure the spacing between each shelf suits the books or toys you plan to store.
4. Turn the Structure Upright
With all four shelves installed between the two side panels, stand the bookshelf upright. Voilà! You’ve just created a tall, cheap, and stylish bookshelf with lots of storage.
5. Customize It
Paint it to match the room’s theme, apply peel-and-stick wallpaper to the back panels, or add basket inserts to keep things tidy and colorful.
Why This Works for Kids’ Rooms:
This DIY bookshelf is perfect for books, stuffed animals, puzzles, bins, and more. It’s tall enough to grow with your child and customizable to fit changing needs over time.
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