Sometimes, even small changes in the arrangement of objects, or small additions can make the interior fresh, arrangementally changed and more pleasant. One such item is a lean-to ladder, which, as a decorative but also practical element, is appearing more and more often in our interiors.
Ladder acting as a hanger
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Non-committal item
It is an easily portable element, so if it does not work in one place, we can move it to another room, where it will blend in better. It will find its way into the bathroom, bedroom, living room or hallway. It will look equally interesting on a balcony or veranda. It can serve both a decorative function and make our daily life easier.
An old, worn-out ladder serving a decorative function
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What kind of ladder to choose?
The most valuable item here will be an old, worn-out ladder, inherited from previous generations. An item with a soul can be properly cleaned and displayed as a kind of family heirloom. If it has a rung that is broken off or rubbed off due to use, it will look all the better. Such non-ideal items are simply intriguing.
However, if you have decided to purchase a ladder, you need to determine the material and style to which it should fit. On the market we can find both wooden or bamboo ones, with irregular form, which will compose perfectly with interiors in boho, wabi-sabi or rustic climate, simple - suitable for Provençal, Scandinavian or minimalist style, or metal ones, which will perfectly fit into post-industrial lofts.
When introducing such an accessory to the bathroom, it is worth paying attention to the fact that it is made of moisture-resistant material. This will avoid staining on the towels.
Single ladders in different types of rooms
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How to arrange a ladder?
The most popular use of single ladders is in the form of a hanger, which we will use to put away outerwear, an umbrella or a hat.
The ladder can also form a kind of shelf. In this case, it is good for it to be fixed to the wall or to the floor. Leaning structure, it can serve as a base for setting books on it, or stacking towels in the bathroom.
Ladder, as a practical element
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It can also be an object on which we hang Christmas tree lights, decorative ornaments, or as a flowerbed on which we hang pots of plants with long stems, hanging or climbing. Some people make it a base for hanging sentimental trinkets - postcards, photos or drawings.
The ladder can also simply help us in everyday life, fulfilling its basic function. It will work well placed next to a high shelf or a sizeable bookcase.
Elaboration: Liwia Sus
