Simple Style: Ladder Rungs As Racks

September 9, 2007

Lots of companies sell magazine racks that resemble ladders, like this Chiasso Scooter Magazine Rack ($118). But for a touch of character, try making your own rack out of an antique ladder. Readily available online and at flea markets and antique stores, rustic ladders can be propped up against a wall to hold all sorts of things: Real Simple recommends using ladders as racks for towels, periodicals, and jewelry, and I also like this use of a rustic ladder to hold quilts.

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JaimeLeah526 5 years 35 weeks

That is pretty cute, I like that idea but I don't think I can pull it off.

Ejmcmis 5 years 36 weeks

Again, we return to the whole shabby chic thing. I'm not a fan of the examples that you used, they just tend to make the location look that much more cluttered, however, the modern version of the angled step ladders is VERY cool. http://www.homedecorators.com/P/Ladder_30W_Bookshelf/210/ int he black or the dark walnut I'm lookg for a way to reorganize and add that in the house.

Ejmcmis 5 years 36 weeks

Again, we return to the whole shabby chic thing. I'm not a fan of the examples that you used, they just tend to make the location look that much more cluttered, however, the modern version of the angled step ladders is VERY cool.http://www.homedecorators.com/P/Ladder_30W_Bookshelf/210/int he black or the dark walnutI'm lookg for a way to reorganize and add that in the house.

tee0206 5 years 36 weeks

Unfortunately, I haven't had much luck finding good, old ladders. However, when I do, I'd like two matching ones, place them side by side, and then put shelves in between the steps and use the whole contraption as a bookcase.

designmilk 5 years 36 weeks

I like this idea.

Lovely_1 5 years 36 weeks

That's a pretty smart idea!

Lovely_1 5 years 36 weeks

That's a pretty smart idea!

gagegecko 5 years 36 weeks

wow

gagegecko 5 years 36 weeks

wow

davie k 5 years 36 weeks

I do this... even in my cleaning cupboard! Cool though!!

tdamji 5 years 36 weeks

i love this - i need to find an appropriate ladder for this!

SweetPeasMom 5 years 36 weeks

I love the quilt idea! As soon as I make a few more I'll have to tackle this project!

MamaD 5 years 36 weeks

I like the look and have a huge ladder in the corner of my bedroom where the ceiling is 10ft. high. Very dramatic!!

omeletqueen 5 years 36 weeks

The only ladder look I've liked is a friend who used a medium, opened stepladder, and placed oddments - big shells, glass jars with cool things inside ( but not for a home with kids!), silver doodads, and a few antique tassels on the stepping part.

omeletqueen 5 years 36 weeks

The only ladder look I've liked is a friend who used a medium, opened stepladder, and placed oddments - big shells, glass jars with cool things inside ( but not for a home with kids!),silver doodads, and a few antique tassels on the stepping part.

htiduj 5 years 36 weeks

i like this idea a lot. its also a great way to hang sweaters and stuff like that. plus you can add hooks and hang hats on it. i like a mix of things on all of my furniture - my bookshelves not only have books but have pictures in frames, special momentos etc etc. it gives that nice crowded but special hand picked feeling to it.

libs1dlab 5 years 36 weeks

I'm a little tired of the look because you see ladders uses a lot in decorating with the "Pueblo" or "Santa Fe" style where I live. It is so overdone.

actorgirl21 5 years 36 weeks

I adore this look.....I've been looking for a creative storage idea!

mominator 5 years 36 weeks

Oh this is a neat idea. You could also hang the ladder on the outside on your woodfence with some decorations.

demonkitty18 5 years 36 weeks

I do this too, as in I made little hooks to hang off each step so that I could hang all my bags, the only problem is when I actually need to use the ladder. I got too much stuff :)

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