Ladders in decor?

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I don't know about you but lately I've become intrigued with old ladders.  Reichel over at Copy Cat Chic did a post today about ladders being used for display and found some great options.  Be sure and check out her blog.

Image from Brocade Home via Copy Cat Chic

I found this one a few months ago and have pressed it into service in our garage, the most popular space in our home since we turned it into a combination teen hangout, man cave, and home theatre!


It definitely comes in handy and does double duty as a charming magazine rack!
(This is the room where the pond yacht and shell type-tray are going to live just as soon as I get it cleaned up and photo ready!)

Comments

My Castle in Spain said…
Thank you for your visit and sweet message. The header is a pic i made with my friends a few years ago to announce a white fashion show..I'm glad you like it !
I'll be back to visit you again as unfortunately i can't see the pics (yes, blogger is weird today)
see you soon
:-)
March 29, 2010 at 12:09 PM
Maya @ Completely Coastal said…
Love the idea of the ladder as a magazine rack -I could display all my Coastal Living Magazines (too)!!
March 29, 2010 at 12:27 PM
Kerry said…
And how much better to use them like that than to climb up them...and risk injury! Gorgeous photos.
March 29, 2010 at 12:55 PM
Hamptontoes said…
Dropping by to let you know in today's post I passed the Happy 101 blogger award on to you!
March 29, 2010 at 1:20 PM
joanna said…
Love the old wooden ladders -- they add so much charm to a room -- you can hang beautiful quilts, Indian blankets, art work , books,
You can use it open or closed --opened you can place a clear glass shelf on a few rungs and place art, dry flowers, knick knacks, collectibles like Shells limited only by the imagination. . .

As you can tell I love the idea..

Joanny
March 29, 2010 at 2:04 PM
Unknown said…
Your ladder looks amazing, and doesn't set off every superstition nerve in my brain like the first image!
March 29, 2010 at 2:55 PM
A Perfect Gray said…
your old ladder is cool and is perfect for that space..do post pond yacht photos when you can. Oh, and thanks to your earlier commenter about blogger being weird today. thought it was just my computer. photos weren't loading...
March 29, 2010 at 3:08 PM
Marija said…
I like your ladder and it looks totally cool but I am way to superstitious to try the big open ladder as in the first image! Marija
March 29, 2010 at 5:02 PM
Jen said…
I love the idea but I think I might be a little afraid to walk under it! Isn't that bad luck? I think I might keep mine out in the garage ;-)
March 29, 2010 at 5:48 PM
red ticking said…
i love old ladders... i wish i could just have one in my store.. up full time... too bad not enough room... this post made me smile... xx
March 29, 2010 at 10:14 PM
Tuuli - Lumo Lifestyle said…
I love old ladders, they make good magazine racks and even bookshelves.
March 29, 2010 at 11:43 PM
Unknown said…
Oh, what a cool idea! Who would have thought? I'm so glad you stopped by, you have a fabulous blog and I'm now following!
March 30, 2010 at 8:14 AM
Punctuation Mark said…
Love the chandelier inside the ladder... i love when you have books and ladder in the room...
March 30, 2010 at 8:28 AM
kathi @ traybella said…
i love them! would love to have one going up to a reading nook (that is just a mere idea in my creative brain...at this point!) in my master.

yours looks great!
kathi
March 30, 2010 at 8:37 AM
A Gift Wrapped Life said…
I just need more room for all these great ideas or a nicer garage. Much love - XO
March 30, 2010 at 8:53 AM
Anonymous said…
Thank you for visiting my blog & your lovely comments, it lead me to your beautiful sight which I will be following! ~Debby :)
March 30, 2010 at 10:27 AM
Connie @ SogniESorrisi said…
What a cool use for the ladder!
March 30, 2010 at 11:20 AM
lisa golightly said…
Your coolness Miss Dolfina, just astounds me ! This post reminds me of a past ( and now renewed ) obsession with old orchard ladders. Thank you !
xoxo
lisa
March 30, 2010 at 12:05 PM
Tricia said…
Ooh, you're so lucky to have a designated man cave and it looks fabulous too! I have an old ladder sitting out in my garage and if I only had a wee bit of room inside I'd do it.
March 30, 2010 at 1:16 PM
Cashon&Co said…
I like your ladder best. seriously! but I'm not surprised!
March 31, 2010 at 5:58 AM
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