The Best Front Facing Bookshelves for your Montessori Playroom

Looking for the best front facing bookshelves? These are super popular shelves for those following the Montessori method! Here are the best shelves you can find on the internet.

Luke loves books, he just loves them! He has a full bookshelf in his room, but we wanted to give him additional book storage in the loft.

We were excited to discover the forward facing bookshelf.

This is a shelving unit that has books displayed with the covers facing forward. It’s the perfect height for kiddos and allows them to really see what books they have available to choose from.

This style of book shelf is very popular with those following the Montessori style of child raising and playroom decorating.

We built our own DIY front facing bookshelf, but I know that some of you might prefer to purchase one.

So, I decided to round up some of the best front facing bookshelves available for purchase! I hope this helps you decorate your playroom or young child’s space!

Be sure to check out the best Montessori-style toy shelves, too!

Front Facing Bookshelves on Amazon

Amazon is an easy place to get a Montessori bookshelf from. They have tons of options and many are supported with Prime quick shipping and free returns!

Things to keep in mind when looking at forward facing bookshelves on Amazon:

• Do you want all wood? Some of these bookshelves have fabric slings to hold books instead of wooden shelving – like this gray and white shelf and this colorful shelf.
• Do you prefer a natural wood look? Look for something labeled hardwood like this birch shelf.
• How many books do you have? If you have a ton, it’s worth springing for a double sided shelf like this one!
• Do you want something really low to the ground? This toddler-height forward facing bookshelf is perfect for you!

Front Facing Bookshelves from Etsy

If you want a handmade bookshelf, or prefer to support small businesses, Etsy is a great place to shop!

Be sure to check shipping times – custom orders often take a while!

Also, be sure to check shipping costs – for large items like bookshelves, shipping can add up!

Here are some of my favorite front facing bookshelves available on Etsy:

• Looking for a very traditional front facing bookshelf? This one comes in natural, many colors, and has a coordinating regular shelf, too!
• If you are looking for a more unique shelf – this one has really pretty cut outs on the sides for a light & airy look.
• If a taller shelf is more your speed – this one is super modern and very popular on Etsy.
• Do you want a white bookshelf? This one is very crisp and clean looking!

Front Facing Bookshelves from other places

Of course there are many other places that you can get front facing bookshelves from other than Amazon!

When shopping at other stores, be sure to verify if there is an additional shipping cost and what the return policy or cost is.

Here are some of my favorites:

• Like a modern, all white look? This shelf from Overstock is just what you need.
• For a natural, wooden look – perfectly in Montessori style – you need this birch front facing shelf.
• On a budget? This bookshelf comes in several colors and is the lowest cost one I could find!
• Do you want space for other things? This shelf has traditional shelves on the bottom and front facing bookshelves on top!

Prefer to DIY your front facing bookshelves?

Here is our tutorial + printable woodworking plans to build your own front facing bookshelves!

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