Most homeowners will have at least one step ladder lying about somewhere in their home. For the large majority of these home owners, the ladder is likely to be used for any DIY tasks, maintenance work, cleaning or trips into the loft. But, for a small number of people step ladders have made a great decorative feature in their home. This may sound a little bit odd, but trust us when we say that using a step ladder as a decorative item helps create a very rustic looking room!

Rustic isn’t a style for everyone, but most people are pleasantly surprised by the effect a step ladder could have. We’re sure that a huge number of you are googling images as you read this article and will find thousands of images of ladders being used for decorative purposes. We’ve already mentioned that the style may not be for everyone, but some people will take inspiration and think about using a ladder for decorative purposes in their home.

Therefore in this post we have detailed some of the reasons why we think you should use step ladders as a decorative feature in your home and how you can do so.

Step Ladders are a cheap piece of art

Everyone knows that art can be an incredibly expensive thing to buy, especially when you add the cost to everything else you need to decorate or furnish your home. In fact, since the economic decline, many people can’t even afford to decorate their home and will most certainly not be thinking about art or expensive decorative features. But, for those that have their financial responsibilities covered and are lucky enough to have a little left over, adding a step ladder could change the whole dynamic of a room without breaking the bank.

They can be used on the ceiling as part of a light feature or they can be hung on a wall mounted with photos and other pictures. One thing is for sure, a step ladder in your home as a decorative piece will instantly steal the limelight.

Step ladders can also help you gain more space

Using step ladders as a decorative feature can also help you gain more space in your home. They can be used similarly to bookshelves providing you with a new area to store things in your home. From photographs, plants, blankets, ornaments, candles and toys, there are hundreds of things people can store on step ladders in their homes.

Some people have got even more creative with their step ladder and have actually turned them into coat racks. A great way to tidy up coat clutter.

Change the ambiance

As we briefly mentioned at the start of this article, step ladders can enhance a room and bring about a rustic feel. For those that feel their home lacks any ambience, adding a step ladder will instantly fill the ambience gap with a rustic touch.

We’ve already touched on a few ways they can be used, but the sky’s the limit, there is no step ladder decor norms, so you can pretty much do what you like with it. From turning them into night stands, a towel rack or even a den for children, don’t be frightened of trying new things with step ladders. It’s part of the beauty of using them in your home as a decor piece, you can be as creative and inventive as you like.

We hope this article has made you realise that using step ladders can be an easy way to change the decor of your home and add space without costing the earth.  For those that are looking for more inspiration, take a look at Pinterest where you can find thousands of ladder decor photos.