{"id":25886,"date":"2022-06-08T16:43:13","date_gmt":"2022-06-08T15:43:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/?p=25886"},"modified":"2024-03-19T13:29:34","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T13:29:34","slug":"how-to-style-ladder-shelving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/general\/how-to-style-ladder-shelving\/","title":{"rendered":"How to style ladder shelving"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Searching for versatile storage that also looks good? Say hello to ladder shelving, the perfect multipurpose addition to your home that can be used in any room and offers endless storage potential.<\/p>\n<p>Our Whistler and Aspen hardwood ladder shelving units are the ultimate blank canvas for styling. Discover top tips for how to make yours fit in with your decor.<\/p>\n<h2>What is ladder shelving?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25890 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/P313_00_LIFESTYLE_SH_APN012_FRONT_STORAGE.RT_790x395.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"790\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/P313_00_LIFESTYLE_SH_APN012_FRONT_STORAGE.RT_790x395.jpg 790w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/P313_00_LIFESTYLE_SH_APN012_FRONT_STORAGE.RT_790x395-120x60.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/P313_00_LIFESTYLE_SH_APN012_FRONT_STORAGE.RT_790x395-90x45.jpg 90w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/P313_00_LIFESTYLE_SH_APN012_FRONT_STORAGE.RT_790x395-320x160.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/P313_00_LIFESTYLE_SH_APN012_FRONT_STORAGE.RT_790x395-560x280.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/P313_00_LIFESTYLE_SH_APN012_FRONT_STORAGE.RT_790x395-240x120.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/P313_00_LIFESTYLE_SH_APN012_FRONT_STORAGE.RT_790x395-180x90.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/P313_00_LIFESTYLE_SH_APN012_FRONT_STORAGE.RT_790x395-640x320.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/aspen-natural-solid-oak-wide-shelving-unit\/33527.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aspen ladder shelving unit<\/a><\/p>\n<p>With the rise in popularity of sharing #<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/shelfie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shelfies<\/a> on Instagram, it\u2019s no surprise that ladder shelving has become an interior design staple. The understated Scandi aesthetic adds to the appeal of these simple units that feature varied sized shelves, just waiting to be styled with all your favourite things.<\/p>\n<p>Our Aspen lean-to ladder shelving unit comes in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/aspen-natural-solid-oak-slim-shelving-unit\/33528.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">slim<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/aspen-natural-solid-oak-wide-shelving-unit\/33527.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wide<\/a> options and is made from solid oak, with a natural finish. Or, if you prefer the idea of freestanding ladder shelving, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/whistler-natural-solid-oak-wide-shelving-unit\/33526.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Whistler oak unit<\/a> is perfect for you.<\/p>\n<h2>Define your purpose<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-25891\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Oak_furnitureland_ladder_shelving_2_credit_little_georgian.jpg-800x1067.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Oak_furnitureland_ladder_shelving_2_credit_little_georgian.jpg-800x1067.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Oak_furnitureland_ladder_shelving_2_credit_little_georgian.jpg-1160x1547.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Oak_furnitureland_ladder_shelving_2_credit_little_georgian.jpg-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Oak_furnitureland_ladder_shelving_2_credit_little_georgian.jpg-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Oak_furnitureland_ladder_shelving_2_credit_little_georgian.jpg-120x160.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Oak_furnitureland_ladder_shelving_2_credit_little_georgian.jpg-90x120.jpeg 90w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Oak_furnitureland_ladder_shelving_2_credit_little_georgian.jpg-320x427.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Oak_furnitureland_ladder_shelving_2_credit_little_georgian.jpg-560x747.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Oak_furnitureland_ladder_shelving_2_credit_little_georgian.jpg-240x320.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Oak_furnitureland_ladder_shelving_2_credit_little_georgian.jpg-180x240.jpeg 180w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Oak_furnitureland_ladder_shelving_2_credit_little_georgian.jpg-640x854.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Oak_furnitureland_ladder_shelving_2_credit_little_georgian.jpg-1120x1494.jpeg 1120w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Oak_furnitureland_ladder_shelving_2_credit_little_georgian.jpg-1600x2134.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Oak_furnitureland_ladder_shelving_2_credit_little_georgian.jpg.jpeg 1773w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/aspen-natural-solid-oak-wide-shelving-unit\/33527.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aspen ladder shelving unit<\/a> | @<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/little_georgian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">little_georgian<\/a><\/p>\n<p>When thinking about the overall look you want to achieve, first consider which room it will be placed in. Do you want to use it in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/category\/office-furniture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">home office<\/a> to keep files and paperwork, in a children\u2019s bedroom to store toys and books, in your bathroom to have all your essentials to hand, or in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/category\/living-room-furniture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">living room<\/a> to display decorative accessories?<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve decided where your shelving is going to call home, you can begin to think about what you want to put on it. If you want to conceal or store certain things together, such as paperwork, children\u2019s art supplies or magazines, look at getting some stylish storage. Consider wicker baskets, colourful folding crates, mini metal suitcases, or fabric boxes with lids to keep everything neat and organised.<\/p>\n<h2>Choose your accessories<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25894\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/P313_00_LIFESTYLE_SH_WSL012_ANGLE_BATHROOM-resized.RT_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"8256\" height=\"5504\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/whistler-natural-solid-oak-wide-shelving-unit\/33526.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Whistler ladder shelving unit<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Play with different heights, colours and textures when deciding how to group things together as this will make it pleasing on the eye. Contrast the beautiful natural oak with marble and ceramic accessories, using houseplants to inject a bit of green and small vases of flowers for a burst of cheerful colour.<\/p>\n<p>Stack interesting coffee table books and top with a candle or photos to make a personalised vignette. Or, create an at home library for all your favourite books, placing a cosy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/category\/loveseats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">loveseat<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/category\/armchairs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">armchair<\/a> next to it for the perfect reading nook.<\/p>\n<p>We hope this has given you some inspiration for styling your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/category\/shelving-units\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ladder shelving units<\/a>. We\u2019d love to see how you create the look in your own home. 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