A decorative wooden ladder is one of those rare pieces of home décor that looks expensive, takes up almost no floor space, and works in practically every room of the house. If you've been wondering whether one would work in your home - here are five ways our customers use theirs.
This is the most popular use by far, and for good reason. Drape two or three folded throws or blankets over the rungs and lean the ladder against the wall beside your sofa or armchair. It keeps your blankets accessible, stops them piling up on the sofa, and adds an instant layer of warmth and texture to the room.
For a farmhouse or cottage feel, mix natural oatmeal and sage green tones. For a more contemporary look, layer dark charcoal with a chunky cream knit.
If you're renting, or simply don't want to drill into tiles, a decorative ladder is a brilliant alternative to a fixed towel rail. Lean it beside the bath or shower, hang your towels over the rungs, and add a small basket on the floor at the base for rolled hand towels or bath products.
It looks far more considered than a standard towel ring - and you can move it whenever you want.
Trailing plants and wooden ladders are a natural pairing. Position the ladder in a light corner of your bedroom and hang small planters from the rungs, or simply rest potted plants on each step. Trailing ivy, string of hearts or pothos all work beautifully - the greenery softens the wood and adds life to the corner without taking up floor space.
A narrow hallway is one of the hardest spaces to decorate. A leaning ladder solves the problem neatly - hang a few S-hooks over the rungs for coats, bags or scarves, and use the base to prop umbrellas or store shoes in a basket. It gives the hallway a purpose-built, curated feel without the permanence of fixed hooks.
Come December, a decorative ladder becomes one of the most versatile pieces in the house. Hang mini lights along the rungs, drape tinsel or dried orange garlands, hang Christmas ornaments or small wrapped gifts, and lean it beside the tree or fireplace. It adds vertical interest to seasonal displays and stores away flat after Christmas - no assembly, no hassle.
Our ladders are handcrafted at our smallholding in Atherstone, Warwickshire, and available in three finishes — unfinished natural, medium oak and dark walnut — so you can match your existing furniture and décor.
Each ladder arrives ready to use, no assembly required.