I love books, and I absolutely love using pretty aesthetic books that double as decor when I design nurseries and kid’s rooms. Selecting a few books with covers that complement the colors of your design and adding them to wall shelves or a bookcase can make them feel like a piece of art. There are so many children’s books that easily double as decor. Scroll down to see my favorite beautiful books for nurseries that have gorgeous covers along with great stories, plus tips for styling them!
Neutral Aesthetic Baby & Kid’s Books
Soft creams, warm tans, and muted tones make these covers a natural fit for calm, earthy nurseries. They blend in beautifully, but add texture and interest to the shelf. These books are great for gender neutral nurseries.
1. I’ve Loved You From the Start | 2. In Stitches: The Enchanted World of Coral & Tusk | 3. I Wonder Who Loves in That Tree | 4. Baby’s First Black & White Boho Animals | 5. I Want My Hat Back | 6. The Wolf, the Duck & the Mouse | 7. Mountain Baby | 8. Your Island | 9. Our Very Little Library | 10. Our Little Library | 11. Peter Rabbit | 12. Winnie-the-Pooh: Finding Feelings | 13. Grateful for You | 14. When I Am Big
Colorful Aesthetic Baby & Kid’s Books
If you want a shelf that feels playful and full of personality, these bold, bright covers do the job. They work especially well in eclectic rooms and with a more maximalist approach.
1. Sunrise Dance | 2. Wise Words from David Attenborough | 3. Planting a Rainbow | 4. Songbird Soft Touch Book | 5. Farmhouse | 6. A Story About Afiya | 7. Time for Bed | 8. Everywhere, Still | 9. Up in the Garden, and Down in the Dirt | 10. A Place Just for Me | 11. Llama Soft Activity Book | 12. Hello Hello Opposites | 13. Home | 14. The Tree Keepers
Green Aesthetic Baby & Kid’s Books
From sage to forest green, these books bring a fresh, nature-inspired feel to a shelf. They pair beautifully with plants, wood tones, and woodland or botanical themes.
1. More Than a Little | 2. The Giving Tree | 3. My Boujee Little Book of Matcha | 4. Grandpa Green | 5. Winnie-the-Pooh | 6. At Home in a Book | 7. I Bug You | 8. Golf Baby | 9. Inch by Inch | 10. Little Women | 11. Elsie | 12. I’ve Been Meaning to Tell You | 13. Little Sap | 14. Wish
Pink Aesthetic Baby & Kid’s Books
Blush, rose, and bubblegum pink covers add a sweet pop of color to a shelf. They’re perfect for a pink palette, and just as lovely as an accent in a more neutral room.
1. The Invisible Bear | 2. Love Who You Are | 3. Guess How Much I Love You | 4. My Little Garden | 5. The Further Adventures of Miss Petitfour | 6. Alice in Wonderland | 7. ABCs of Love | 8. My Boujee 123 | 9. Flora: A Botanical Pop-Up Book | 10. Goodnight My Darling Dear | 11. You’re My Little Sweet Pea | 12. Ballet Baby | 13. Honeysuckle the Little Bunny | 14. Miss Lina’s Ballerinas
Blue Aesthetic Baby & Kid’s Books
Blue is a favorite for nurseries and kid’s rooms because it feels calm and timeless. These covers range from soft sky tones to deeper navy, and they look great against white, wood, and warm neutral walls.
1. Maybe | 2. Who You Were Made to Be | 3. The Little Blue Cottage | 4. Snow Baby | 5. The Wonderful Things You Will Be | 6. Guess How Much I Love You | 7. Charley Harper’s I Am Wild | 8. Baby Animals Soft Book | 9. If I Had a Little Dream | 10. Over and Under the Waves | 11. A Stone Sat Still | 12. Little Loon Finds His Voice | 13. The Old Truck | 14. The Velveteen Rabbit
Book Styling Tips
Treat Books Like Art or Decor
Installing wall ledges by a reading nook is an inexpensive way to create a personalized feel that’s functional too. Wall ledges will give you a front-facing display of beautiful books that don’t take up much space. Displaying books invitingly makes it easier to notice them and grab one to read. Think of the display shelf as a mini gallery. Face the covers out, group books by color, and mix in a plant, a small piece of art, or a favorite keepsake. You can swap them out as often as you like, which is an easy way to refresh the room without redecorating.
Display What You Like, Store the Rest
The books you have on display can be the most beautiful ones, but you will likely have a ton of other books. A pretty basket or bin is a great spot to hold books that are in the current rotation. I like to recommend small book baskets that sit right next to the glider so you can grab a book without getting up from the chair, which is especially helpful if you have a baby on your lap! For books that you aren’t currently using, store those in a closet or cabinet.
Mix & Match Age Ranges
Since these books are largely functioning as artwork, don’t worry about sticking to one age range. A board book for babies can sit right next to a picture book for a preschooler, and a classic you loved as a kid can join them. It’s also a great way to keep a book you love on display after your child has outgrown it. The cover still looks beautiful, and the memories stay right in the room.
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