The old ladder is one of those things that you don’t like to throw away. It’s still strong enough to be used in any way. At the same time, it may not be all that reliable after a certain amount of time. It could break quickly and you can endanger your own health.
How to proceed in this case? Each wooden ladder is a good product for DIY decoration in the house and garden! We have prepared great examples as proof. See for yourself what beautiful things can be made of it.
The wooden ladder is a practical piece of furniture with a decorative purpose
minimum of materials
The following examples are very economical. To do this, you need the minimum of materials. So the projects are simple and the result can give an original effect. Both wooden and metal ladders are suitable for most projects.
In both cases there is a big difference depending on whether you want to use the wooden ladder as a decoration indoors or outdoors. Outside they are exposed to the weather conditions. For the ladder made of wood, it means that it has to be treated with a special paint. The metal ladders could rust. But you can avoid this by securing a canopy. Or do you enjoy the effect of the rusted ladder? Because it also has its own charm.
In addition to the wooden ladder itself, you may also need paint and/or varnish. You may also need the appropriate tool to make the construction more solid.
A functional piece of furniture in the hallway
What can you do with the old ladder?
The selection of DIY projects with a wooden ladder is very large. You can set up pieces of furniture, such as storage shelves. You can also use it to make unusual hangers. Even wall decoration is possible with it. With a wooden ladder you make a wonderful photo wall.
The most popular seem to be the ideas for building shelves for different plants.
Shelf for decorative items and indoor plants
security
The DIY projects that we are showing today do not require as much stability as the original function of the ladder. Still, you certainly don’t want the piece you’re crafting to collapse! For this reason, you should take a close look at the wooden ladder before starting work and check the strength of the frets and the material as a whole.
Classic living room furniture
Shall we look at several examples on all these topics?
pyramidal shape
The first DIY projects use a wooden ladder in a pyramidal shape. Boards are attached to the various steps. They can also be made of wood or some other material. In the first case, you can color everything uniformly. In the second you achieve an interesting contrasting appearance.
You can put practically anything on such a shelf. It can be placed both indoors and outdoors.
Such pyramidal construction can be free-standing or attached to the wall.
You can also connect several steps to form a wider shelf construction.
The wooden ladder often finds space in the bathroom
Can also be used as a flower stand
Floating constructions made of wooden ladders
The floating constructions made of ladders are very popular, practical and effective at the same time. They are widely used indoors and outdoors. You can attach lights, kitchenware to it. You can also hang clothes on the ladder. Maybe this is the right place to attach garden accessories or tools.
DIY kitchen shelf made from an old wooden ladder
Make your own bookcase
Lean against the wall
Objects casually leaning against the wall are a new fashion in interior design. It has prevailed for several years and is becoming more and more interesting for many people. Initially, such constructions had primarily a decorative value. You could put pictures, statues and other items on it.
You can also distribute clothes and utensils on it.
For a seamless look, paint your stairs the same color. By choosing a different shade, you achieve a fabulous contrast.
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