ladder shelving

Decorating up instead of out is a no-brainer space-saver, and ladder shelving is the perfect assistant. Leaning shelves and bookcases are perfect storage solutions for slim spaces in your home. In apartments, lofts and studios with limited entryway capacity, use vertical units to hold decorative objects such as potted plants and photo frames, as well as functional accessories such as storage baskets or a table lamp to illuminate the console and shoe bench. The home office is also a natural spot to arrange ladder shelving. Open-concept designs are often multifunctional—look for those that can also be used as a small writing desk. To save even more space, substitute the office chair for a stool that can easily be stored beneath the desk when not in use. Employ the shelves above the desk top for office supplies, notes and books. While closed-back bookcases are ideal for housing books, open shelving works too—styles that can be positioned flush to the wall ensure books won’t topple over, but you can always employ some chic bookends instead. Ladder shelving makes for creative kitchen storage, too. Clear a little nook against the wall for the unit, then populate with aesthetically-pleasing mixing bowls, display-worthy dinnerware, baking utensils and even dry goods in glass jars.