Do you have a bookshelf insert on your bookshelf? Do you know how it came to be? It's a fascinating story and one of modern history. It's the story of how a Japanese back alley bookshelf design began as the thought of one artist and is now on various book nooks around the world. Learn about it here.
Posted on December 20, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
Read more
Engaging in hobbies is good for the mind, possibly in more ways than you could imagine. From achieving a state of flow, and enhancing dopamine (that feel-good hormone), to ‘active’ meditation, there’s so much to experience from assembling DIY book nook kits instead of using a pre-assembled model.
Posted on December 10, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
Read more
Decorating bookshelves is no chore when you have 3D wooden puzzle kits to help. Working with a combo of DIY book nook kits, bookend kits, miniature dollhouses and mechanical models, you can design your bookshelves to tell a personalized story that's as good as ( if not better than) a photo album.
Posted on December 04, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
Read more
Discover the tools used by miniature hobbyists that truly make building book nook kits an enjoyable tech-free hobby. Learn about the cutting tools to use, what the best glues for book nook kits are, sanding tools, tweezers, painting supplies, lighting, wiring, measuring tools and stationery.
Posted on October 25, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
Read more
Once you’ve experienced the thrill of assembling a book nook kit, it’s not long until you’re looking at your next project. There’s something therapeutic and uplifting to see hundreds of tiny wood pieces come together to create a magnificent work of art that looks great between books on a bookshelf.
Posted on March 04, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
Read more
Fans of books can spruce up their shelves with miniature library kits. Once assembled, they're decor accessories that sit snugly between books. Used as a bookshelf insert, these can be a visual cue to transport the mind into an imaginary literature world. Discover the various library styles here.
Posted on February 12, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
Read more
Avid readers can brighten up displays with DIY bookshelf insert kits. The most budget-friendly are unbranded kits because multiple stores sell the same models. In this post, you'll find 11 budget DIY bookshelf insert kits with prices between $20 and $50, and available on at least 2 marketplaces.
Posted on February 11, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
Read more
Ever wondered what goes into designing and building DIY book nook kits? Here, we pull back the curtains to give you a glimpse into the processes used to craft the most magical illusions of miniature kingdoms ever to adorn bookshelves, and give the lowdown on how to assemble any book nook kit.
Posted on October 04, 2022
Eric Gonzalez
Read more
