21 Fantastic DIY Book Ends Ideas You’ll Want For Your Books
21 Fantastic DIY Book Ends Ideas
Bookends are more than just a tool to keep your books organized. They’re also a great decorative item to have on your shelves or tables. They always have a simple basic idea which uses an L-shaped bracket to hold the books in place. But, we can customize it by attaching other ornaments on it. It can be toys, baseballs, sculptures or anything that you can think of. If you’re not sure what to get, why not browse through our list here and get some inspiration? Here we go!
1. Triangle Bookends
A simple yet stylish triangular bookends made with scrap woods. Checkout the tutorial link below for the guide!
2. Superhero Bookends
Let these tough superhero bookends use their super strength to hold up your books!
3. Concrete Geometry Bookends
With the help of recycled cardboard and quick-drying concrete, these modern bookends with high-end appeal are budget-friendly and easy to make at home.
Tutorial
4. Polar Bear Bookends
Create your own set with a large plastic animal and some leftover cuts of wood. This polar bear is just perfect for your winter décor.
Tutorial
5. Mountain Bookends
Store your books related to hiking, mountain climbing and the great outdoors with this simple and elegant mountain bookends.
Checkout more mountain DIY ideas here: 15 Mountain Themed Decor DIY Ideas For Outdoor Lovers
6. Driftwood Bookends
Pickup some driftwood from your hiking trip and get ready to make this amazing rustic bookend!
7. Photo Frame Bookends
Photo frames double as bookend in this beautiful creation. Pebbles are stuffed in the photo frame to weight it down.
8. Horse Bookends
Saw a horse toy in half and stick it at the end of two bookmarks. It is better to use the normal metal bracket bookmark instead of two wooden plank as they are more stable. That is unless the horse toy is heavy enough to support the book’s weight.
9. Baseball Bookends
Show your love for the game with unique baseball bookends! These balls are secured with dowels and glued to metal T-posts. So, you’ll be sure that they’re reliable and not just for show!
10. Skull Bookends
Finally, something to keep your witchcraft and sorcery books in place! It is made from a skull shaped Halloween decor. Checkout the guide via link below.
11. Soldier Toy Bookend
Turn war into peace by converting a children’s action figure into a peace-loving bookend.
12. Vintage Telephone Bookends
If you’ve read our 15 DIY Home Lamp Made From Upcycled Items post earlier, you’ll find that vintage phone too can be modified into a lovely table lamp. Here’s another great idea on what you should do with the same item.
13. Dog Bookends
This idea is similar to horse bookend. You just need a toy and place it on a wooden block. Give it a new paint coat and it’s done!
14. Rope Knot Bookend
Learn how to make this monkey fist knot via the tutorial below. You’ll need to put on a weight object inside the knot so it will be sturdy enough for the job.
15. Distress Reaction Silhouette Bookends
These bookends are fun! It’s like little figures of people about to be crushed by falling books. While there’s no tutorial for this, you can do something similar with a mounting board cutout to the shape of tiny little people.
16. Industrial Pipe Bookends
This industrial pipe set of bookends is an excellent industrial accent for your home or office.
17. Skateboard Bookends
Even split skateboards can be turned into something useful.
Have a lot of worn out skateboards at home? Checkout this post: 20 Great Ideas To Breathe New Life To Old Skateboards
18. Succulent Planter Bookends
Succulentss add a welcome pop of greenery to any book collection when planted in clear vases filled with pretty river stones.
19. G-Clamp Bookends
You can paint the clamps to match your decor or keep them as they are to demonstrate your love of the workshop.
20. Geometric Crystal Resin Bookend
Combining multiple elements is especially perfect for home decor. This DIY goes one step further with making it a functional bookend as well. This piece is made with resin and is sanded to have a fun geometric shape. Make two for the perfect pair of bookends.
21. Shadow Monogram Bookends
Consider putting a non-slip mat at the bottom piece for better gripping!
