Repurposed Organizers: Ladders

June 1, 2011


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    Traditionally, they lead the way to hard to reach areas, but ladders make intriguingly unexpected organizers too! Give one of our six ideas a try, and turn your part time household helper into a full time out-of-the-box organizer.



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Sort & Show Off Magazines

Place your ladder in a living room, office or bedroom and drape a magazine over each rung. When you show off your favorite glossies, they won’t get lost in the shuffle, and you’ll remember to switch new ones in and old ones out.

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Create Out of the Ordinary Shelving

Mount your ladder to a wall and use the side supports as shelving for framed artwork and décor. If the width of your ladder allows, consider leaning books against its rungs or steps.

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Hang Towels or Textiles

Prop a ladder against a bathroom wall and use the rungs to hang towels. This technique is also handy for drying towels in the kitchen or displaying decorative textiles in a living room or bedroom.

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Make Space for Shoes

Ladders with rungs are perfect for heels! Simply hang a pair on each rung, using the heel to hold the shoe in place. Organize shoes from most-used at the bottom to least-used at the top. Step ladders can also help you organize up—just set a pair of shoes on each step.

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Fashion an End Table

Transform a small step ladder into an end or bedside table. Even if your ladder is metal, with a fresh coat of paint, you can turn it into something special, perfect for holding a clock, lamp, décor accents, remotes, tissues and more.

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Assemble Easy Layered Shelves

Start with an A-frame ladder and lay a board across each layer of steps to create shelves. Try using your new organizer in a living room, bathroom or craft room. It’s great for adding rustic, country farmhouse appeal to the kitchen, too. Use it to hold often-used kitchen tools that won’t fit on a counter or in cabinets.



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