This bookshelf was carefully rounded and sanded to be safe and pleasant for children to touch.
The project
I made this Montessori-inspired bookshelf for my daughter using plywood.
I started with a sketch:
Each shelf is exactly the same, replicated three times.
I routered and sanded down the edges to soften the whole bookcase and make it kid-friendly.
I've always appreciated the functionality and aesthetics of the Montessori style. I think it gives kids a chance to she how things actually work, with joints and edges and all the natural patterns.
In saying that, building it is less forgiving, which was a lesson in patience and trusting the process!
My daughter seems to like crawling up to it and pulling down books so I can't complain!
More bookshelf project inspiration
Bunnings Workshop member Jess made a gorgeous castle-themed bookshelf for her daughter and this brilliant ute-shaped bookshelf with a night-light headlamp for her son.
Workshop member pipchalkz upcycled an old bookshelf into this striking statement piece.
Workshop member keterlich made this custom D.I.Y. bookcase with VJ-panel backing.
There are also plenty of great ideas in our Top 10 most popular woodworking projects and our Top 10 most popular kids projects.
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