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Low-Cost Decorating Ideas: 5 Clever Ways to Rethink Ladder

If you’re looking for low-cost decorating inspirations, using reclaimed goods is almost inevitable. A vintage ladder can bring loads of interesting solutions even if it’s not obvious at first glance. So if you want to go for something creative, Eat Well 101 has gathered some ideas for you:

Veronica Brandy
by Veronica Brandy
Veronica Brandy

Veronica is the co-founder of Eatwell101. Veronica's culinary education started at 3 and came through hands-on experience—helping her mother and grand-mother running restaurants and catering services, cooking for friends and family. In 2011, Veronica and her husband joined forces to create Eatwell101, bonding over their shared love of food and cooking as a family.

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Updated Aug 13, 2025

1. We love the look of this old farmhouse ladder. It would be relatively easy to install as soon as you find a light item. A few hooks to hang from the ceiling are all you need. Image via Dreamy Whites

2. Use a vintage ladder to display farmhouse items such as grain sacks, mason jars and stacks of dish towels. Image via Buckets of Burlap

3. Add great texture and interest to a room, show off your collection of tea towels and vintage grain sacks. Image via French Larkspur

4. Image via It’s a Wannabe Decorator’s Life

5. Use an horizontal ladder to hang outdoor lanterns. Complete the look with sun catchers or reclaimed wood artworks. Image via Unskinny Boppy

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