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Do you have a broken old step ladder somewhere deep in your garage? Or perhaps your trusty step ladder is on its last legs? Before you throw it out, have a read of this article where we share 5 different ways you can upcycle an old step ladder into a beautiful and functional piece for your home.
1. Storage shelves
Whether you’re looking to display ornaments, photo frames or the kids’ crafts, an old step ladder can be easily transformed into a unique shelving unit.
You can give the ladder a lick of paint in your favourite colour, or leave the raw materials exposed for a rustic look. Either way this ladder shelf is sure to catch the attention of visitors.
2. Ladder garden
How about adding some greenery to your outdoor space with a super easy upcycled ladder garden? It only takes one broken old step ladder to create an eye-catching home for all of your beloved plants and succulents.
If your ladder doesn’t stand sturdy anymore, you can lean it up against a tree or fence. Trailing plants look great on vertical gardens, or you could hang bird feeders to make your garden more wildlife friendly.
3. Library ladder
If you’re struggling to find space for your book collection, a step ladder can be repurposed into a quirky little book shelf in no time.
Depending on whether your ladder has rungs or flat footholds, you may need to get your hands on some wooden planks to ensure extra stability for your makeshift shelves. You can then use the different levels of your library ladder to organise your books by colour, author, topic or whatever else comes to mind.
4. Towel & blanket holder
Need to save floor space in your bathroom or living room? It’s easy to upcycle an old step ladder as a towel or blanket rack that leans against the wall. You can paint the ladder to match the room, or go for the shabby chic look. The rails can be used to hang blankets, towels, or even laundry.
If you’re planning to use your old ladder as a towel holder in your bathroom, consider giving it a quick coating of waterproof sealant. This will stop any unwanted mould forming in the damp conditions.
5. Side table
Another super simple idea for upcycling a short step ladder is to convert it into a little side table. You will need to find something to use as a table top; this could be a plank of wood, chopping board or old serving tray. Then all you have to do is securely attach your table top to the stepladder and you have your very own rustic side table with added magazine, trinket or book storage underneath.
Hopefully these 5 upcycling ideas have inspired you to dig out that old step ladder, or maybe retire your current ladder if it’s not as sturdy and safe as it used to be. If you’re looking for a new step ladder for your upcoming DIY tasks, check out the huge range available at Ladders UK Direct, the UK’s top ladder supplier. You will find a step ladder for every possible task in every size from 2 treads all the way to 13 treads, so you’re sure to find one that suits your needs in their collection.
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