9 must-see homes with library ladders

Stairway to heaven - by Diana Moore

9 must-see homes with library ladders

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A ladder in your library presses an age-old storage solution back into service.

Once upon a time we filled entire rooms with books. We reached the upper levels with clever wall-hung ladders that slid along custom-built rails from side to side.

It remains an excellent storage solution and is enjoying a renaissance in the modern home, maximising the space from floor to ceiling for book storage and display of books, objects, homewares and kitchenwares.

It’s important to install a book ladder safely however, to ensure the shelf can support the movement of the ladder and the extra weight of climbing up and down the rungs.

There are countless ways to incorporate a library ladder into your decor, and they don't all involve books...

1. Simple and slimline

Library in the home of gallery owner Alfred Kornfeld Pic via @elledecor 📸 @helenio_barbetta . . . #library #chair #statue #libraryladder #art #gallery #alfredkornfeld #livelifefabulously #DesignAndAbout #interiors #interiordesign #interiordecor #designideas #designvibes #interiorstyling #homedecor #home #homedesign #fineinteriors #interiordesigner #architecture #designinspiration #designedinteriors #archdigest #iloveinteriordesign #interiordesignideas #colour #pink

2. Heavy duty

More pics of the library ladder we installed last week. #libraryladder #loftdoors #rollinghardware #SlidingHardware #maplewood

3. Gallery goodness

Happy #sundayshelfie! It's been quite a crazy month with two long weekend trips, so today my plan is reading in the sun ☀️📖 * * * #bookshelf #bookshelves #bookshelfdecor #bookshelfie #bookshelfporn #shelfie #mylibrary #rainbowshelves #rainbowbooks #books #bookish #bookstagram #bookstagrammers #booksofinstagram #bookblogger #booknerd #totalbooknerd #bookworm #libraryladder #allthebooks

4. Modern marvel

I returned to Dallas this week for a party to celebrate this amazing home we worked on over the past year! Juniper Books curated a library of close to 1,000 books around the requests and interests of the family, then we designed and printed jackets in a custom palette for 100% of the titles. We installed the project as well. Thank you to @mooredesigngroup and everyone who worked on the project in Dallas and our team in Boulder. Truly a one-of-a-kind and very special collaboration. #homelibrary #customlibrary #interiordesign #instadesign #designersofinstagram #color #libraryladder #custompiano #dreamlibrary #librarygoals #readmorebooks #bookstagram #bookstagramfeature #culturetripbooks #homelighting #dallas #juniperbooks

5. Neutral and neat

Always a rabbit. #woodandwhite #booksarebeautiful #harrypotterbooks

6. Wine time

Sweet, sweet progress... #winestore

7. Clever kitchen

During the design process, when I told our cabinet company we wanted a rolling library ladder in our kitchen, I know they thought I was a little off my rocker. Although it was somewhat unusual at the time, and they had never incorporated one before, they embraced the task. The team did an amazing job with the ladder and all the rails. Today, I love seeing that this has become a trend in kitchen spaces. I was not the first to have it in my kitchen, and I won't be the last, but it's one trend that I hope those embracing, enjoy as much as I have. . . . #kitchen #kitchendesign #libraryladder #kitchenladder #kitcheninspo #designinspo #kitchensofinstagram #stl #stlouis

8. Mudroom masterpiece

In this historic @jkandsons remodeled home, even the mud room is fabulous! 🤗🤗🤗 @charlieandcodesign @susangilmorephoto #jkandsons #designer #design #architecture #architect #stpaul #historic #mudroom #luxury #luxuryhome #luxurylife #luxuryhomes #luxuryliving #luxurylifestyle #renovation #ladder #libraryladder

9. Curved calm

Love this kitchen by @jeanstofferdesign even a CURVED ladder rail #interiordesign #interiordesigndetails #kitchendesign #kitchenladder #darkkitchen #farmhouse #farmhousekitchen #modernfarmhouse #farmhousestyle

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Diana Moore

Content expert, florist and interior decorator Diana Moore has been passionate about helping others make the perfect home ever since she moved into her own. From styling her local bar to feel like your best friend’s lounge room, to randomly restyling people’s bookshelves, Diana is a firm believer in making the best of what you have in front of you.