20 Creative Blanket Ladder Decorating Ideas
Blanket ladders have been a staple of farmhouse design for many years. They are perfect for storing and displaying your favorite blankets.
They’re also functional because they make grabbing a blanket to cozy up on the couch so easy. But, are blanket ladders still a thing? Are they still in style as home decor?
The answer is yes! While they used to be mainly used in farmhouse decor, new designs and modern twists on the traditional blanket ladder have them making an appearance in many more design styles.
They can be rustic, modern, or industrial. Used in a bathroom, a nursery, or the kitchen. You can buy one or make it yourself. The possibilities are endless!
Decorating a blanket ladder is more than just throwing some blankets on it and calling it a day. How boring is that?
Check out these 20 blanket ladder decorating ideas to inspire you to step outside the box when styling your blanket ladder.
Blanket Ladder Decorating Ideas
Use a blanket ladder in a nursery
A blanket ladder in a nursery is perfect for displaying all the cute baby blankets and swaddlers you have for your little one. I didn't want to just stash them all in a drawer when we set up our baby girl's nursery.
It also makes it super easy to grab one when you need it as you sit and rock or nurse your baby in the comfort of your favorite chair. You can put a lot of baby blankets on a blanket ladder!
Add a rustic garland for seasonal decor
Blanket ladders can be decorated with garland as an alternative if you don't have a mantle or staircase to showcase one.
You can add the garland to both sides, on the rungs, or just casually loop it onto the top and allow it to fall down the sides.
3 Ways to Style a Blanket Ladder Outside
Add some boho charm to your outdoor space by displaying plants on a blanket ladder. I love the terra cotta pots in different shapes and sizes!
But wait! That's not the only blanket ladder decorating idea this blogger has for us.
She also uses a blanket ladder as a serving station for cookouts and adds baskets to one for poolside storage.
Click over to check out all three blanket ladder decorating ideas.
Ladder Advent Calendar
Using a blanket ladder for an advent calendar is genius! It's a fun take on the tradition of counting down the days until Christmas.
Cute decorated muslin bags with colorful creative designs adorn this blanket ladder advent calendar and your kids will know exactly how many days are left until the big day.
Add a string of lights to your blanket ladder
Modern white bulb cafe lights cozy up the space hanging from this blanket ladder. Adding a cozy chunky knit blanket just makes you want to curl up with mug of hot cocoa and relax.
Cafe lights come in all shapes and sizes so you can pick the style that best suits your decor, but if you're going for cozy and neutral, I have to say this string of lights is perfect.
Hang Christmas stockings on a blanket ladder
No mantle for stockings? No problem! Use a blanket ladder to hang your Christmas stockings for a festive farmhouse style.
You can use patterned and solid color ribbon, pinecones, and seasonal greenery to add even more Christmas cheer!
Use a blanket ladder to display artwork
Hanging artwork is a creative way to use a blanket ladder. The ladder becomes the frame for a modern decor touch in any room.
It's also great for displaying magazines, or in this moody bedroom a great way to showcase a love for music with music books.
Add a blanket ladder to your front porch
A cozy porch is the best way to greet visitors. Adding a decorated blanket ladder is a wonderful idea!
Adding throws in colors and patterns for the season will invite them to come on up and enjoy a good conversation.
Cozy up an awkward corner with a blanket ladder
We all have those odd corners or maybe a bump out in a room that needs a little something to cozy it up. Use a blanket ladder!
Add a blanket ladder with your favorite blankets to match your decor. The yellow and blue blanket goes perfectly with this coastal living room.
Driftwood and copper accents for coastal style
Add coastal style to your space by decorating your blanket ladder with driftwood and copper. It's a unique blanket ladder decorating idea that is super easy to do.
Replace the regular rungs with driftwood and hold them in place with copper tube clamps. I really love the addition of the copper accent!
Pattern and texture to decorate a blanket ladder
You can just hang blankets on your blanket ladder and be done. That's perfectly acceptable, but why not jazz it up a bit for farmhouse style.
Add soft yarn tassels, a small wicker hanging basket, and a soft white fuzzy blanket for just the right amount of texture to go with the darker plaid blankets.
A blanket ladder in the bathroom for towels
Towel bars can be so boring and hanging them on a tile wall can be tricky. Use a blanket ladder instead!
This bamboo blanket ladder leans against the wall and it's perfect for hanging bath towels right next to the bathtub.
Use a blanket ladder for design balance
Are you all about symmetry? If you are, this blanket ladder idea is just what you're looking for!
Blanket ladders are perfect for adding height and design balance to a space. Next to a fireplace, the height is perfect and in this space, it balances with the size of the plant on the other side.
Hang a blanket ladder from the ceiling
Take your blanket ladder and hang it from the ceiling as home decor. This blanket ladder decorating idea can be styled so many different ways!
Decorate it for Christmas with greenery and ornaments then change it out for each season. You could use it like this in a boy's room and hang airplanes or in the kitchen and use it for pots and pans. The possibilities are endless!
Antique Blanket Ladder
Blanket ladders don't just have to be one-sided and lean against a wall. This antique ladder is perfect for storing blankets.
You can even use the top step as a shelf to hold plants or other decor items you want in your space. The chippy paint finish adds farmhouse charm anywhere in your home.
Display colorful quilts on a blanket ladder
Colorful quilts warm up a space and a blanket ladder is a great way to display them. Quilts are pieces of art and deserve to be where everyone can see them.
Bright colors and amazing patterns add an eclectic vibe to this space and they're right there when you need them to cozy up on the couch.
Use a blanket ladder as kitchen storage
If you have a blank wall in your kitchen, a blanket ladder will add needed and stylish storage. Just add some S hooks and you can hang pots and pans or other utensils that you use frequently.
This post has four other ways to style a blanket ladder. From magazine storage to hanging plants, so be sure to head over and check them out!
Reusable Advent Calendar with a Blanket Ladder
Burlap and an old ladder, it doesn't get any better than that. This reusable advent calendar on a blanket ladder is full of all the farmhouse vibes.
I still can't believe I never thought of using a blanket ladder as an advent calendar! This creator even has a list of activities you can use for your own countdown to Christmas.
Colorful fall decor using a blanket ladder
Change out the blankets on your blanket ladder with each season. Oranges, and dark yellows are perfect for fall and the textures of these blankets just make you want to cozy up on the couch and watch a good movie.
Change out your blankets with each season as an easy way to freshen up your home decor.
Which of these blanket ladder decorating ideas is your favorite?
Let us know in the comments below!