Cutebee John’s Hair Salon DIY Book Nook Kit

~3 h14+

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A mid-century American barbershop with red brick walls, leather barber chairs and metal pendant lights, built in a published 2-4 hours.

Brand: Cutebee
Published build time: 2-4 hours
Finished size: 10 x 5 x 27 cm (about 3.9 x 2 x 10.6 in)
Lighting: battery-powered, takes 2 AAA batteries (not included)
Recommended age: 14+

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The story

Why this book nook

It starts as a flat box of laser-cut pieces and ends as a secret world that lives between your books — a glowing alley, a quiet shop, a window into somewhere else. The fun is in the building; the reward is the second glance it earns on your shelf for years.

Everything in the boxPre-cut parts, accessories and picture-led instructions — beginner-friendly from the first piece.

A few quiet eveningsCalm, absorbing, screen-free hours — the kind of project you look forward to all day.

Glows on the shelfMost kits include an LED strip, so the scene lights up from within and slots neatly between your hardcovers.

This kit at a glance

DifficultyBeginner-friendly

BuildA few evenings

Lights upUsually — most include an LED

GlueSome glue / some press-fit

Typical for this kit family — exact contents are shown on the kit’s Amazon listing.

Cutebee John's Hair Salon DIY Book Nook Kit recreates a retro American barbershop from the mid-20th century, pairing industrial touches with a warm, nostalgic interior.

Why it is listed here

Most book nooks stay with bakeries, bookshops and flower stalls, and a barbershop brings a different mood to the shelf – brick, leather and metal instead of petals and pastries. The vintage barber chairs and pendant lamps are the signature details, and they give the scene a clear sense of era. It is a natural pick for readers who prefer city scenes to cottage ones.

What the build involves

Before you start, set out silicone liquid glue and two AAA batteries, which the listing says are not included. The barber chairs are likely the fiddliest parts, so assemble them on a flat surface and let each joint set before placing them. The finished nook is about 3.9 in wide and 10.6 in tall, so it suits a standard bookcase shelf with a little headroom.

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Read the beginner’s book nook build guide.