15 Creative Ways In Which You Can Use Ladders For Shelving

By Simona Ganea

Simona Ganea Interior Design & Content Contributor

Simona is an interior design and décor writer for Homedit. Since 2011, she has been writing about interior design, DIY solutions, and the latest trends in home architecture.

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| Published on Nov 21, 2013

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bathroom-storage - Another space where you can use such a piece is the bathroom

food-display-ladder-storage - Outdoors, it would make a perfect storage area or a bar

garden-ladder-shelving - You can use ladder shelves in spaces like a garage or work studio

nordic-living-room - A ladder would sit perfectly in the corner or the room, usually an empty space

market-ladder-sheves - It’s also a look that suits industrial decors and spaces

wall-ladder-sheves - Using ladders as shelving units is a nice idea for rustic interiors

oversized-lamp - Depending on the space you want to use, ladders can be used in various ways

blue-ladder-shelving - Double ladders provide a perfect frame for larger shelves

ladder-shelves-lighted - Wall-mounted ladders let you save space and provide an interesting focal point

ladder-shelves-corner-reading - You can use the ladder/bookcase in the reading corner

ladder-shelves-vertic - A simple ladder resting on the wall is a great bookcase

ladder-shelves10 - To save space you could also mount the ladder on the wall horizontally

Ladder shelves - Ladders like the ones used in libraries are tall so you have to be creative

ladder-office - Two double ladders and three wooden planks can be used to make a wall unit

ladder-shelves01 - You can combine two or more ladder to obtain the design you want

15 Creative Ways In Which You Can Use Ladders For Shelving

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A ladder is not exactly something you use everyday unless your work requires you to. So, most of the time, the ladder just takes up space. Wouldn’t it be nice to give it a practical use? How about you use it as a shelving unit. If you don’t have a ladder just go find or buy one. It doesn’t even have to be new.

In fact, old ladder have a very nice patina and a worn finish that makes them very beautiful. This makes your project even easier. You can just use the old ladder you have in the garage or in the garden.

Because of its design, it makes a great shelving unit. Double ladders can be used like that too. You just have to find the space in your home. There are lots of ways in which ladders can be sued as shelving. These are just a few inspiring examples.