Using wooden ladders in design has become quite a trend. Not so much the A-framed type that most of us think of but more so the 1-sided lean up against a wall and start climbing kind. However, in these cases there’s no climbing going on! These ladders are being used for decorative purposes as well as functionally for hanging items.
Here are some great examples:
A Magazine Rack
via West Elm
or by the Bathtub
Or in a Family Room
via Pottery Barn
A Photo Displayer
via Crafts by Amanda
To hang lights and lanterns from the ceiling
via Pottery Barn
A Wreath Displayer
Because the ladder needed to fit around the toilet I decided it would be easiest to build it right there in the bathroom. I set the long wood pieces up against the wall and around the toilet as shown above.
I stood up on the toilet seat and drilled pilot holes with a counter sink drill bit into both ends of the horizontal top slat(this allows the head of the screw to go into the wood instead of sticking out). Then I drilled 1 1/2 inch screws into the holes and repeated this step for the remaining two slats.
Oh thank you Tamara. When I saw your bathroom makeover I fell in love with the ladder, well the entire makeover, to tell you the truth! Perfect addition. Thanks for sharing the instructions!
You’re welcome, Paula!:-). Let me know if any questions arise!
Gorgeous! Where did you get the art? Looks like a framed piece of fabric? Thx!
Thanks, JR! The art is a free printable!:-) Here is the link to all the sources from my bathroom makeover including the free printable, http://providenthomedesign.com/2014/10/23/kidsguest-bathroom-reveal/.
That turned out perfect !!!
Love ( I have a bit of an obsession with ladders myself ) Your inspiration photos are just gorgeous!
Great job!
xxx
( Queen of the exclamation point lol )
Thank you, Suzan! I tend to be a bit exclamation point happy too!:-)
I love the ladder and the fact that it cost you $0!! Can’t go wrong with gold. Your entire makeover is so lovely. xo
Thank you, Jennifer!;-)
I just found your blog via pinterest wormhole and I LOVE this! I’m making one for sure.
I love hearing this, Carla!!:-)