Small Wasted Space.. so I Decided to DIY a Ladder Shelf

by ClutteredCorkBoard

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I had a small empty space between our garden tub and the linen closet , 10 inches wide as a matter of fact. I just couldn't figure out what to put there.. then I finally decided a leaning ladder shelf would be a great solution. So eventually I decided to just make one.

small wasted space so i decided to diy a ladder shelf, shelving ideas

Using some 8 foot long, 2 x 4 lumber, I placed 2 boards upright in the space to see if I thought it would work, and basically to get a visual idea of how it would look. (using my imagination at this point of course) :0)

Then using some baskets that I had purchased with this project in mind, I placed them in between the 2 boards so I could get an idea of the measurements that I needed and how many shelves I wanted to make.

I decided to make the "shelves" 15 3/8 inches long to easily accommodate my baskets, and I decided I wanted 5 of them.

Then the work began.

Using my measurements and some 2 x 4's, I used a miter saw to cut 5 shelves at 15 3/8" long, and then I gave them a good sanding with my sander.

Then I marked my upright boards where I wanted them spaced at evenly, and

I also placed them where they would be fairly flat while the 'ladder' is leaning.

I wanted to stuff to stay put after all. :0)

Then I proceeded to put my Ladder Shelf together.

(I used screws and a screwdriver for this project because the drill was no where to be found.. ugh) A drill or impact driver would've been better!

Then a couple coats of white paint, and after it was dry I was able to load it up.

Such a big impact in this tiny bit of wasted space, I just love how it turned out and it also provides extra organization in our master bathroom . win, win!

This project took me approx. 2 hours to do all by myself, but it would have been a lot faster if I could've found the drill and didn't have to use a screwdriver. (at least it was a ratchet screwdriver) :0)

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2 x 4 boards (home depot)
Screws for wood (home depot)
Paint (home depot)
Baskets (walmart)

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Sally Van Brunt on Nov 29, 2016
LOVE

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- ClutteredCorkBoard on Nov 29, 2016
  Thanks, me too! :0)
  
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Teenie on Mar 08, 2019

Luv it, thanks for sharing!!

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