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The amount of things you can create out of copper plumbers pipe never ceases to amaze me. I could spend hours in the plumbing isle of the hardware store, brainstorming and scheming away. Usually I hustle out of there for fear the plumbing gurus will see the impostor that I am. “I’m a DIY blogger, don’t shoot!” Seriously though, I don’t even know the names of the fittings I used in this project haha. Don’t judge me.
I’ve always loved the look of a vintage wooden or iron ladder in a home. Old ladders can be used as a decorative architectural piece; they fit perfect in awkward blank wall spaces or nooks that needs something but nothing quite seems to fit.
We have this odd wall space beside the fridge that came about from our kitchen remodel. It’s the cabinet that encases the fridge. I’ve been contemplating painting it the same color as our walls, but haven’t yet pulled the trigger. As a temporary and creative solution for this blank space, I decided to make a ladder myself, from copper pipe!
(please disregard the subfloor! we’re still saving up for uniform flooring, until then we’re living with this beautiful, “vintage” 50 y/o subfloor…)
Supply list:
Cut List:
- Top & Bottom: 4 x 14″ length copper pipe
- Five rungs: 5 x 12″
- Mid section: 8 x 10″
Assembly is super straight forward, I figured pictures of the assembly would just be silly. I do however, recommend putting a dab of adhesive inside the copper tees and caps when assembling to strengthen the ladder’s overall integrity.
Use the ladder to hang tea towels, vintage fabrics, bath towels, or throw blankets. Seriously, anything looks adorable hung on a ladder.
I realized after making this ladder my hand towel game is really lacking. I just might have to fix this! Oh, and if you want to quickly clean your copper pipe, ketchup works amazing!
Tell me! Do you have a strange spot in your home that could use a ladder? What would you hang on it? 
Oh what a genius project. Love it! I’m on a copper obsession kick lately too.
Brittany, this is genius! Love it!
ooh i love how this turned out! so fab!
I love this DIY! I pinned your Copper + Wood tray tables last week, and now I may have to add this one to the list. So glad I found your blog, Brittany! Great content and love your style :)
Love this, Brittany! I am SO in need of a place to store throw blankets. Looks like my to-do list just got a bit longer!
This is so smart and so beautiful! I think I need one!
I just found some great new kitchen towels at tj maxx. not sure if you have one of those. $5 for 2! I got a ton and they will be doubling as napkins. enough for a crowd. the ladder looks great. I have little people who would climb it, but maybe someday. ;)
Looks SO good, Brittany!
Love how this turned out! I’ve been thinking about making one (with wood) for my living room…and this just get me started! Pinned!
Thanks Ashley! Smitten Studio just posted one out of wood today, have you seen her bathroom? It kills me.
That one was in my reader right after yours! Totally love both! Her bathroom (and whole house) is just amazing!
Brittany I am obsessed with your blog! Might just go make this ladder this weekend…;)
Haha thanks!! The ladder is surprisingly easy! Definitely make it :)
This looks amazing! I remember searching for a vintage wooden ladder years ago and never could find one… this is even better :)
This is gorgeous!! I have been wanting my husband to try making a console sink base out of copper pipe, but we were nervous that the joints and welding would look yucky. The way you joined everything looks neat and beautiful, so this gives me great hope!! Thank you! Pinning for sure. xo!
Love this idea, copper is so easy to come by and so many ideas!
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This is pretty amazing!
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You can remove the red ink with either ketchup or acetone nail polish remover!
Oh great, thanks for the tip!!!
About how much did the project cost? I loooove this idea!
About how much did the project cost? I loooove this idea!
I’d guess about $30, it’s been a while :)
I just found this terrific ladder idea thanks to a post from The Budget Decorator Kathy Woodward about fun diy towel racks. I must make this to hang my fabrics on. I rarely buy less than a yard of any so this would be perfect. I also have a couple of family heirloom quilts made in the 1800s by my great great and great grans. I might have to widen the ladder to make that work. Thank you, thank you.
Hi! I was wondering if you had any issues with the copper tarnishing/if it stained your dish towels at all? I’m thinking of making one of these for my bathroom, but I’m worried about my white towels. Would a coat of polyurethane be advisable? Thanks:)
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