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Colorful Nursery Bookshelves

Christin, from the Homier Home, enhanced the coziness of the reading corner in her nursery with this DIY nursery décor project.

Wooden Book Shelves with crisp white painted lines, hung on a wall. There are children's books on the shelves and there is a cozy chair with blankets on the cushions.

Supplies Needed

  • Wooden Shelves with paint cans with swatches on the lips. There is also a container of FrogTape Delicate Surface Painter's Tape, and a container of FrogTape Multi-Surface Painter's Tape.
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    Step 1

    To get started on this DIY nursery decor, gather all of your supplies. To keep things simple, Christin ordered shelves that were already stained. And, these are the nursery paint colors she chose for the nursery décor:

  • Wooden Shelves with yellow FrogTape Delicate Surface Painter's Tape taped across and a hand with scissors cutting the tape.
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    Step 2

    Next, tape off your pattern using FrogTape® Delicate Surface Painter's Tape. The dresser and the crib for this nursery have a chevron pattern, so Christin decided on a variation of that.

    Tip: Stack the shelves together as if they are one unit to tape off the pattern. Then use scissors to separate the pattern and fold it down.

  • Yellow FrogTape Delicate Surface Painter's Tape taped across wooden shelves.
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    Step 3

    Now it's time to lightly sand the area you’ll paint — a 120 grit sanding block works great to smooth out any uneven areas.

    The last step before painting is to seal off and tape the sides of the shelves. This way, you will only paint the section you want. Christin uses a plastic card to smooth out all the tape and ensure a secure seal.

  • wooden shelves with yellow FrogTape Delicate Surface Painter's Tape being painted with white paint
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    Step 4

    You're ready to paint! It took Christin a few light coats of paint to get the desired shade.

  • Yellow FrogTape Delicate Surface Painter's Tape being peeled off of a wooden shelf to reveal a crisp white paint line.
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    WRAPPING UP

    Finally, while the paint is still wet, remove the tape to reveal your custom nursery décor.

    FIND OUT MORE

    Have questions about the project or need more details on the steps? Check out the full bookshelf tutorial to find out more.

Wooden Book Shelves with crisp white painted lines, hung on a wall. There are children's books on the shelves and there is a cozy chair with blankets on the cushions.

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