Amanda C. from Hometalk came up with such a clever way to repurpose an old ladder, and I’m totally obsessed!
She took a basic wooden ladder and turned it into a rustic wall shelf that’s full of charm and character.
Instead of tossing it out, she cleaned it up, gave it a coat of paint, and mounted it sideways on the wall.
Then she added simple wood boards across the rungs to create shelves—so genius and super budget-friendly.
I love how she styled it with vintage books, greenery, and candles—perfect for that cozy farmhouse vibe.
Amanda said she found the ladder at a yard sale, which just proves you don’t need fancy materials to make something beautiful.
It’s also a great solution for small spaces where you want vertical storage without a bulky bookshelf.
You could really customize this too—stain it, distress it, or even add hooks for extra functionality.
Here’s Amanda walking you through each step, and it’s honestly beginner-friendly even if you’ve never mounted anything before!
She recommends using anchors if you’re attaching it to drywall to make sure it stays secure.
For more inventive and affordable wall decor ideas and a full tutorial for this project, check out Amanda C.’s other projects on Hometalk!
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