How To Use A Ladder At Home: 15 Smart Ideas

how to use a ladder at home 15 smart ideas

A ladder isn’t only a usual piece for going up and down, such a concept can be used for storage, too. You may make some storage ladder shelves for various spaces, they can be vertical or more spacious ones. One more idea is using a ladder for decorating: for bringing light inside and to display decor. Let’s have a look at some examples to get inspired.

Storage

Store everything you want on a ladder, it’s an ideal piece for entryways, bathrooms, awkward nooks and other small and tight spaces. Put your shoes, books, frames and other stuff on the ladder, and hang some pieces like keys, sunglasses and so on.

A black metal and wood industrial ladder shelf for storage in the kitchen or dining space.

A black metal and wood industrial ladder shelf for storage in the kitchen or dining space.

A dowel ladder won't take much space will be a nice idea to store various things in your entryway.

A dowel ladder won't take much space will be a nice idea to store various things in your entryway.

A modern comfy ladder shelf for shoe storage in the entryway.

A modern comfy ladder shelf for shoe storage in the entryway.

Make a comfy rope ladder shelf with a beach feel for your bathroom.

Make a comfy rope ladder shelf with a beach feel for your bathroom.

A laconic Scandinavian ladder shelf for a modern space.

A laconic Scandinavian ladder shelf for a modern space.

A white serene ladder with candle holders, vases, potted greenery and books for cool storage.

A white serene ladder with candle holders, vases, potted greenery and books for cool storage.

A white vintage ladder for bathroom storage is a perfect idea for a neutral space.

A white vintage ladder for bathroom storage is a perfect idea for a neutral space.

09a rustic ladder is used for bathroom storage and doesn't take much space.

09a rustic ladder is used for bathroom storage and doesn't take much space.

Displays And Plant Stands

Display various stuff on the ladder: your photos, decor, souvenirs, candle lanterns and candle holders. Use a ladder is a plant stand and create a whole orangery in your home or balcony placing several ladders with potted greenery and flowers.

A ladder may be used as a family photo display, and you won't spoil the wall with nails.

A ladder may be used as a family photo display, and you won't spoil the wall with nails.

A shabby chic ladder shelf for displaying your favorite stuff.

A shabby chic ladder shelf for displaying your favorite stuff.

A ladder plant stand is a simple idea that is always at hand.

A ladder plant stand is a simple idea that is always at hand.

A modern and comfy ladder plant stand for a modern and fresh serene space.

A modern and comfy ladder plant stand for a modern and fresh serene space.

Lights

Cover the ladder with lights and place it in a small corner to add light in an original and smart way without spending much time or money. One more idea is to hang a ladder somewhere and attach candle luminaries or bulbs to it to light the space up.

A hanging rustic ladder on chains with bulbs hanging from it as a unique chandelier.

A hanging rustic ladder on chains with bulbs hanging from it as a unique chandelier.

A ladder with hanging candle holders in the corner is a great idea to decorate an awkward space.

A ladder with hanging candle holders in the corner is a great idea to decorate an awkward space.

A ladder with lights will fill your entryway with light and style.

A ladder with lights will fill your entryway with light and style.