Ladder Up

This is not a new trend. You can see one in any inner-city designer homewares store hanging an obscenely over-priced mohair rug. Although the reason why I love ladders in the home is for their functionality, simplicity and economic chicness.

You don't have to spend hundreds of dollars in getting one of these gems - I found mine in a reclaimed furniture shop on the South Coast for $20...with a tight squeeze in the back of my mini metro car, a bit of sanding and oiling up by my much obliging partner it looks a real treat in the kitchen with my pinnies and tea towels.

Ladders can be a unique feature in any room where you can add your own sense of style and originality. I have also seen them used in a bedroom to place on scarves, necklaces or even display feature items like picture frames. I also love to seeing ladders as book shelves (however this works best with wider rung paneled ladders).

I recommend to anyone to re-look at the way they use all items in our daily lives and to think of different ways they can be used, re-used or restored...who knows you may be at the forefront of a new design trend or simply surprise yourself in creating something you'll enjoy and love for many days to come.....