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Milk Crate Book Storage and Reading Bench

April 21, 2016 By: Heather6 Comments

Enjoy an easy DIY book storage solution with this milk crate book storage and reading bench. This post was originally published September 1, 2013. 

We have a large collection of children’s books in our home. My daughter‘s favorite books are constantly changing and it’s challenging to find a place for them without taking over our entire house. The milk crate book storage and reading bench has encouraged my daughter to sit down with books during the day and is also where we read a bedtime story each night. 

milk crate book storage and reading bench

I used milk crates to create a reading area with bench in my last preschool classroom and I’m excited to now have a similar book storage and reading bench in my daughter’s playroom.

classroom milk crate book storage and reading bench

This easy DIY project cost me nothing to create in my classroom and then again in my daughter’s playroom.

playroom organization book storage and reading bench

Milk Crate Book Storage and Reading Bench Tutorial

Supplies:

  • six plastic rectangle milk crates like these 3 Pack Black Heavy Duty Rectangular Stackable Dairy Milk Crates (affiliate link)
  • crib mattress, I used my daughter’s old mattress but an inexpensive crib or toddler mattress would be perfect : similar –  Dream On Me Spring Crib and Toddler Bed Mattress (affiliate link)

Arrange five milk crates on the floor with the openings facing outward. Place the sixth milk crate in the middle to support the bench. If the bench is in a classroom, the space under the mattress is perfect for storing holiday or themed books when not in use to make rotating books a quick process.

Place the crib mattress on top and arrange your favorite books in the crates below. I used four soft pillows to create a back to the bench in my daughter’s playroom. The back to the bench in my classroom was made with a large flat rectangle box covered in fabric. The no sew project used hot glue to attach the fabric to the cardboard box.

milk crate book storage and reading bench in playroom

Select a favorite book and have some fun on your new milk crate book storage and reading bench! 

playroom milk crate book storage and reading bench

Do you have any creative ideas for book storage and a reading bench?

Comments

  1. 1

    Julie says

    September 4, 2013 at 7:09 pm

    I love this idea. Hopefully, my daughter and I will soon find and buy a new home. I think I will keep this in mind when furnishing her bedroom.

    Reply
    • 2

      Heather says

      May 31, 2014 at 9:03 pm

      I just moved the crates to my husband’s office to hold all his binders! I love milk crates for books!

      Reply
  2. 3

    Brandy Fisk says

    May 31, 2014 at 8:42 pm

    I found crates at same club 6 for $19..99. I don’t know how sturdy these are though. Once we move I think I will use this in a play room.

    Reply
    • 4

      Heather says

      May 31, 2014 at 9:04 pm

      Awesome! Share a picture when you’re done!

      Reply
  3. 5

    Sharon says

    June 1, 2014 at 8:01 pm

    I would also suggest zip tying the crates together for stability. Easy to remove if needed.

    Reply
    • 6

      Heather says

      June 2, 2014 at 3:17 am

      Great tip Sharon!

      Reply

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