--- title: "13 Lovely Ways to Repurpose Ladders ..." description: "Chandelier; Gallery; Towel Rod; Closet; Plant Shelf; More ..." url: "https://lifestyle.allwomenstalk.com/lovely-ways-to-repurpose-ladders/" category: "lifestyle" last_updated: "2026-06-17" --- # 13 Lovely Ways to Repurpose Ladders ... Ways to Repurpose Ladders are fantastic projects that will add a touch of rustic, vintage, and lovely to your home. The great thing about **repurposing ladders** is that you end up with a new furniture or home decor piece that you can use in just about any part of the house. Some of these **ways to repurpose ladders** will even help you give your garden more personality. ## 1. Chandelier ![Chandelier](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/04/119-560x373_560x373.jpg) Isn't this fantastic? We have pretty **awesome** **ways to repurpose ladders** here but I think this may be my ultimate favorite. I love the use of jars for illumination, too. Beth hung hers in the patio but I think this ladder light idea can also be used to make a garden wedding look more reomantic. Design variation: use light bulbs. [Inspiration](http://unskinnyboppy.blogspot.com/2011/04/pottery-barn-inspired-ladder-lantern.html) ## 2. Gallery ![Gallery](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/04/215-560x395_560x395.jpg) I have featured a photo display idea here using a wooden ladder but this one uses a genuine ladder. I love the general theme of black and white going on here. The lace used to hang the photos looks nice, too. [Tutorial](http://adiamondinthestuff.blogspot.com/2011/05/ladder-gallery.html) ## 3. Towel Rod ![Towel Rod](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/04/316_427x355.jpg) There are ladder towel rods sold in home decor stores. They are ridiculously expensive. Like I keep saying here, why buy when you can DIY? Be inspired by Donna's towel rod shown above. [Inspiration](http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/2012/02/toilet-paper-crate-that-blew-up.html) ## 4. Closet ![Closet](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/04/416_320x267.jpg) Lacking closet space in your home? Using a ladder is an easy way to organize your clothes. Check out the link to see how Maya and her mom **repurposed a ladder** to make a closet. [Tutorial](http://mayamade.blogspot.com/2009/09/ladder-closet-at-barn.html) ## 5. Plant Shelf ![Plant Shelf](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/04/516-560x423_560x423.jpg) This is a step** ladder repurpose** that will make your porch, living room corner, or garden shed look even more delightful. Another way to go about making a plant shelf is to use a much taller ladder. With a large piece of wood, you can even turn a ladder into a potting desk for your garden. [Inspiration](http://lifeasathrifter.blogspot.com/2011/10/thrifted-step-stool.html) ## 6. Side Table _ Take a step ladder, paint it any color you like, and use as a side table. Easy! This may be one of the **ways to repurpose ladders** that I will tackle; I seem to have this fear of huge woodworking projects. Inspiration_ ## 7. Christmas Ladder ![Christmas Ladder](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/04/716_360x266.jpg) Got leftover Christmas ornaments? If hanging them from the tree sounds all too over the top, you can hang them from the rungs of an old ladder. [Inspiration](https://www.bhg.com/christmas/decorating/farmhouse-christmas-decor/) ## 8. Collection Display _ One** fab way to repurpose a ladder** is to use it as a display case of sorts. I think this is a great idea for displaying my teapots. Not that I would ever do it; I have 5 cats, you see. Inspiration_ ## 9. Magazine Rack [img.allw.mn](https://img.allw.mn/content/lifestyle/2012/04/9-_349x265.png) A vintage ladder is sure to give any home office that rustic feel. You have to use a ladder with thin rungs, though. You don't want to ruin your magazines now, do you? [Inspiration](https://homeandinteriors.tumblr.com/post/9830876149) ## 10. Shelf ![Shelf](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/04/1012_300x217.jpg) Take a ladder, add planks, and use the whole thing as a shelf. This one houses kitchen items but you can also use this ladder shelf to hold books, office files, baskets of toys, etc, etc. [Tutorial](https://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/new-uses-for-old-things) ## 11. Christmas Tree ![Christmas Tree](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/04/1110_560x401.jpg) Because Donna is all sorts of incredible, she used a ladder as a Christmas tree. How exactly? She placed a plastic tree "inside" a ladder. The effect: rustic Holiday goodness. [Inspiration](http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/2011/12/all-natural-junk-filled-2011-christmas.html) ## 12. Pot Rack ![Pot Rack](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/04/123_540x360.jpg) I have featured a ladder-turned-pot rack here but this particular idea is slightly different. Instead of hanging a ladder from the ceiling, you can hanging it from a wall like you would with shelves. Design variation: try this **ladder repurposing method** to come up with a ladder photo display above your headboard or right in your living room. [Inspiration](http://adelinesdaddy.blogspot.com/2011/08/repurposed-old-ladder-pot-rack.html) ## 13. Shoe Rack ![Shoe Rack](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/04/133_463x342.jpg) If you have lots of heels, a **repurposed ladder** is a great way to organize them. The photo shown here is from Pottery Barn. Use it as an inspiration for your ladder shoe rack. [Inspiration](http://www.potterybarn.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) How awesome are these **ways to repurpose ladders**? I hope you find a fun home decor project from this list of** ladder repurposing ideas**. If you end up doing one or two of these, please let us know; we'd love to admire your handiwork. 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