You remember that old, cracked, pain splattered wooden step ladder that lurks in the corner of the loft or garage, collecting dust and its very own community of arachnids.  It’s really time that you replaced it, isn’t it? Over at the Midland ladders online store, there is a whole range of high quality aluminium step ladders suitable for all of your DIY needs, but it does seem a shame to completely dismiss your old faithful wooden friend. Well, there is an innovative and inventive way to put your old ladder to good use; as a food display for your son’s or daughter’s wedding day!

A Ladder Stand

Whilst we would not recommend using a step ladder to serve the main dinner event on, there are many instances across the internet that show they can serve as a nifty and unusual platform from which guests can select nibbles and or retrieve their favours. The best ladders for this are ones that are still pretty sturdy and tall enough to display a wide range of goodies on, but not so tall that guests cannot reach the treats.  Containers for your items may also be a good idea; ladders make excellent stands for little boxes of chocolates, popcorn, or little trays of finger canapés. You can add flowers to the mix as well; the rungs and rails of a step ladder are ideal for tying little bouquets to and making the whole display look that little bit extra special. Of course, you can use as many ladders as you like. If the wedding is for a builder and decorator, this is perhaps the perfect way to celebrate! When you think outside the box a little, ladders are actually extremely versatile tools. Do however remember that safety is of paramount importance and use common sense when unleashing your inner creative self! Have you seen old ladders used in any unusual or inventive ways? Drop us a note in the comments below if you have, let’s start a campaign for re-cycling those old ladders in as many ways as possible when they are maybe not as safe to use as they once were, no more land fill!