Ladders are perfect for repurposing, they are so versatile! A ladder shelf is the ultimate. They look incredible and require very little actual woodworking. There are so many ways to use a ladder shelf! Take a peek at the most inspiring ladder shelf ideas.
Garden Ladder
This antique ladder looks amazing! Two sheets of plywood and some gorgeous plants make this the ultimate ladder shelf for those who love plants. How stunning are those galvanized iron bucket planters?!
Source: Love Grows Wild
Bedside Table Ladder
This ladder shelf is the perfect bedside table for a tight space! Angle your ladder against the wall and secure with brackets. Then create shelves on the ladder steps by measuring and cutting wooden boards to size. Attach the boards to the steps to secure. Style your ladder shelf with books and treasured antique finds.
Source: Funky Junk
Back of the Door Storage
Ladders can work really well for back of the door storage. Use L brackets and chicken wire to create this clever ladder shelf.
Source: Hometalk
Blanket Ladder
Blanket ladders are gorgeous. This ladder shelf couldn’t be easier to recreate, simply lean a ladder against the wall and hang your blankets over the ladder rungs. So simple and effective.
Source: Love Grows Wild
Towel shelf
A ladder shelf also works perfectly for towel storage.
Source: Funky Junk
Side Table
A smaller ladder is great as a living room side table. This upcycled piece is ideal for having somewhere to put your glass down while sitting on the sofa.
Source: Livet Hemma
Shoe Shelf
This ladder shelf is a shoe lover’s dream! The ultimate way to showcase your shoe collection. Lean two ladders against one another and add shelves onto the ladder rungs.
Source: A Pair and a Spare
Ladder Wardrobe
Need a bit more than a shelf? Two ladders can also be repurposed as a wardrobe solution!
Source: A Pair and a Spare
Book Shelf
Ladder shelves work well as book shelves. A phenomenal display piece for a small wall or living room nook.
Source: Design Sponge
Spring Entryway Display
A small ladder is ideal for a spring entryway display. This would look so sweet on a front porch or foyer. Just add some old books and springtime blooms, lovely!
Source: Little Vintage Nest
Which of these ladder shelves is your favourite?
