Baby Room Book Ledge

Red oak book ledge with some of our favorites on display

B suggested we make a book ledge in the baby room that goes across the long wall. Thankfully, with a bunch of old oak left over from our kitchen remodel, I can make these in a matter of a few hours.

The vertical trim piece of a doorway is almost perfect for this type of project. I ripped the piece so it's about 3" wide, and nailed on smaller strips on the back and front ledge to create a channel for the books.

We debated on painting it white, but B elected for the dark wood stain.

Installing requires locating a stud, so we ended up drilling a bunch of tiny holes behind the ledge until we hit something solid (the joys of plaster and lathe).

I think we may add another eventually, but for now, I like the simplicity of one long shelf across the room.

Should hold books until the kid tries to climb the wall with shelf.

You can see where we made some pencil marks for alignment