Book nooks are a rather new trend in the miniature world, but what an amazing trend, don’t you agree? While you could try to make one of your own, I did find the best book nook kits on Etsy, in my opinion 😉
As I said before, Etsy is thé place for handmade craftsmanship and unique pieces or even customs if the artist wants to do that.
I really, really hope there’s going to be more and more people making these types of DIY kits, and more people will be setting up a book nook store.
Let’s take a look at 6 shops that I think stand out here.
Updated 05/12/23
Book Nook Kit Store Number 1: SeasideMiniatures
This store has all kinds of unusual kits, finished scale models, miniature accessories, and more.
Some more info about this shop.
In this store you will find some unique kits on all kinds of scales:
- 1:12 kits (mostly caravans and beach huts)
- 1:24 kits
- 1:48 kits (also finished items)
- book nook kits
- and even a 1:35 caravan kit
- miniature accessories, and more..
Everything seems laser cut and has original designs.
Overall Rank
Where to get this item.
On Etsy here.
The good and the bad :
The Good.
- these are original book nook kits that you won’t find elsewhere
- I find the prices very affordable
- laser cut means good general quality and easy to assemble
- this store has smooth shipping and great customer service
The Bad.
- doesn’t accept returns
- not the sellers’ fault, but beware that this store ships from either France or the UK
Final Conclusion.
I love the original book nook kits and other kits from this store as well, they are quite unique and they would look so well in my bookcase!
Book nook kit store number 2. Junes Booknooks.
June Booknooks is definitely on my favorites list! Although there doesn’t seem to be a lot of book nooks in her Etsy store, she does create a lot of them, they just sell out quite quickly haha!
If you would like to see all of her creations, be sure to check out her Instagram page!
Some more info about this shop.
Beware though, that these are finished book nooks and not kits. So forgive me for including these, but I got a bit enthusiastic about showing you these wonderful creations haha!
And you might get some inspiration from them.
- materials used: chipboard, resin, plastic, glass, wire, paper
- items are lit by miniature LED lights and a lithium-ion battery pack.
- uses mirrors to create the illusion of deeper spaces
Junes Book nooks are a work of art and they are highly in demand. Her latest creations show book nooks that look like a real book on the outside, but on the inside, it is a little library! Did I say yet how much I love these?
Go check out her store and Instagram page to see what I mean! Each book nook took her 14 to 20 hours to make.
Sadly when I contacted her, I couldn’t get a personal interview with her 🙁
Overall rank
Where to get this item.
On Etsy
The good and the bad :
The Good.
- Incredible craftsmanship
- Unique and one-of-a-kind book nooks
- Junes Book Nooks is a star seller, which means that she gets raving reviews
- carefully packed
- smooth shipping
- great customer service
The Bad.
- No custom requests
- North American shipment only
Final Conclusion.
It may look like she is only making 1 piece of book nooks on Etsy, but that is not the case at all, she makes several, plus other miniatures. Love this!
Book Nook Kit Store Number 3: RoRCrafts.
Besides a few book nook kits, this store sells quite a few other and different items, see a list below
Some more info about this shop.
This store sells 3 different book nooks (laser-cut), but mostly other things. A little list (there’s more):
- blank lasercut wood
- puzzles
- wedding gifts
- pocket hugs
- egg boards
- kids/baby items
- signage
- key rings
- cake toppers
- earrings
- and much more…
Overall Rank
Where to get this item.
On Etsy here.
The good and the bad :
The Good.
- can make custom kits!
- buyers are raving over this kit, which means that it got a lot of 5-star reviews in the past 7 days
- returns and exchanges accepted
- fast delivery
- every piece fitted together perfectly for the kits
The Bad.
- not ‘bad’ perse about this shop, but sadly it sells few book nooks 😉
Final Conclusion.
I like the fact that you can have bits and pieces of the kits custom made and the prices are quite affordable, so yes, I would buy from this store!
Check out the prices and more details here.Book Nook Kit Store Number 4: MartinsGiftShop
Personalized, laser-engraved music boxes, earrings, puzzles, and of course book nooks. Everything seems laser-cut or engraved and I think that’s pretty!
Some more info about this shop.
There are over 22 book nook kits, 2 of these are just the basics where you can add your own piece of art.
They are all laser-cut and I just love that look.
The book nook kits have different themes, like crime scenes, fantasy, a café, a library, a wild west scene, alleys, and more..
This store has gotten better and better over the years with lots more choices in designs, I love it!
Overall Rank
Where to get this item.
On Etsy here.
The good and the bad :
The Good.
- Very original designs that you could still adjust with painting, but you can also just leave them like that, as I did before.
- As these book nook kits are laser cut, this means that you will have no issues assembling them, pieces will fit together perfectly
- Sturdy and eco-friendly materials
- The store is located in the US
The Bad.
- can be a bit on the pricey side, but beware that laser-cutting machinery and accessories are expensive for small businesses!
- Exchanges not accepted
Final Conclusion.
I love these pure unpainted laser cut book nook kits and I would certainly purchase from this seller!
Book Nook Kit Store Number 5: Techarge
Book nook in all kinds of themes and accessories. These are not kits but fully assembled.
Some more info about this shop.
Sells a few book nooks in the next themes:
- Italian
- Medieval
- Japanese
- cyberpunk
- and a wizard book nook
They can be very colorful and modern looking.
Overall Rank
Where to get this item.
On Etsy here.
The good and the bad :
The Good.
- sturdy book nooks, they will last you a long time
- High-quality craftsmanship
- these book nooks are unique, as they are handmade
- 5-star seller, which means that the store gets mostly 5-star reviews
- great customer service
- returns and exchanges accepted
The Bad.
- can be a bit pricey because of the handcrafted piece of art
Final Conclusion.
These book nooks are pre-assembled but can be a perfect and beautiful gift.
Book nook kit store number 6: HemispheresCo
And then the last, but not least book nook store is this one.
Book nook DIY kits and other art.
Some more info about this shop.
This store is selling book nook themes from Sherlock Holmes, Les Misérables, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Wizard dual, a jungle scene, and more.
They are all laser cut from Baltic Birch Plywood.
Included are all of the elements that you see in the finished example, including wood pieces, 3d printed details, miniatures, paper, and a lighting kit.
Some extra’s that you need to buy are: duct or painter’s tape, wood glue, and 3 AA batteries.
Overall Rank
Where to get this item.
On Etsy here.
The good and the bad :
The Good.
- I might say this very often, but this store has very original designs for DIY book nook kits!
- You can ask for the manual in the digital version or on paper, which makes this kit even more durable
- These are laser cut, which means that they are eco-friendly products
- Has a larger variety in choice of book nooks, which is more than other stores with a few book nooks
- This store is a 5-star seller with over 2365 sales so far, so that is a very good score
- very good quality kits
- free shipping
The Bad.
- I can’t seem to find if this store does returns and exchanges.
Final Conclusion.
I would definitely purchase the book nook kits from this store, it creates a unique space for your bookcase!
Book nook kit store number 7: CoolKatzCraft
2 CoolKatz making innovative craft projects!
Some more info about this shop.
This store crafts a lot of cat-related items. But also:
- storages with a twist
- our book nooks
- Christmas items
- frames
- crafting tools
The price :
The prices for the nooks are a lot less expensive than store 3. All around $40,00, check out the store.
Overall Rank
Where to get this item.
On Etsy
The Good.
- Sells a few very original book nook kits, because of the kittens and cats 😉
- returns accepted
- easy to assemble
- good quality
- fast shipping
The Bad
- seems a bit less quality than the former store
- I really would advise the seller to take way better pictures, so that the book nooks stand out more and it is clearer how they look in reality
Final Conclusion.
I would buy from this shop for sure, just because of the original idea of adding cats or making it look like there are fish swimming in the sea 😉
Check out the prices and more details here.More FAQs on book nooks for you!
In this section, we will go over a few FAQs on book nooks from people worldwide.
Why are book nooks so expensive?
As with everything trendy and much bought, this raises prices in general in the economy.
But the biggest reason why book nooks can get expensive is definitely that most of them are laser cut.
This latter means that the laser cutting machinery bought to create these kits is quite expensive and so are the materials used for it. Which is a lot of money for small businesses!
What are book nooks used for?
Well, book nooks are used as decoration for your bookshelf 😉 This is why they are also called book nook shelf inserts and they can surprise your visitors seeing them between your books!
What kind of glue is used for book nook kits?
You can use regular wood glue, but I tend to use fast-grab tacky glue by Aleene for almost everything.
What can I make a book nook out of?
Most book nooks are made from laser-cut wood, but there are some miniature artists creating these from scratch by cutting out their own wooden pieces with power tools.
My final Conclusion :
I hope that you enjoyed this blog post on DIY book nook kits from Etsy. Do let me know if ever you should buy one or make one yourself from a kit!
Do you have any questions about a book nook kit or do you want to share your story about miniatures? Then please leave a comment below or join me on my newest Facebook group!
I wish you happy crafting!
Best regards,
Lizzy
Hi everyone!
My name is Lizzy, and I am an amateur miniaturist obsessed with everything in the dollhouse and miniature world, ever since I was a teenager.
So far, I have created 2 dollhouse projects, a backyard shed and a miniature treehouse, tons of DIY dollhouse kits, and “hacked” some.
I also created a fairy garden, and lots of small and simple miniature projects on my YouTube channel. (mostly made from trash or everyday items).
I love to write as well about all things happening in the miniature world, hence the reason why I created this blog!
I wish you happy reading and crafting!
Lizzy
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Martins Gift Shop numbered 4 above has over 20 Book Nooks now
It is looking good indeed, thanks for the extra information!
Kind regards,
Lizzy