Do you want to add a wall of bookshelves for both design and storage? This industrial ladder bookcase creates an impressive look in a living room, dining area or home office.
3 Reasons Why I Like this Extra-Wide Ladder Bookshelf:
1. Not only does it work as a storage area and display case, but it’s a sophisticated show-stopper in itself. In other words, you don’t have to know internet decorating to give your home that designer style.
You will need a good amount of wall space, since this piece measures almost 6 feet wide. However, you won’t have to worry about wall decor or storage cabinets because this unit takes care of it all.
2. In fact, you’re essentially getting 3 ladder bookshelves in one with this “triple-wide” layout. When you look at it that way, you can save a bunch of money.
3. This open shelf design helps to keep smaller rooms more spacious, as compared to enclosed cabinets. However, some people worry about adding clutter to the space.
How to Hide Clutter on Open Shelves:
If you like ladder shelves but want to minimize clutter, I have a simple solution. Baskets!
Each shelf measures approximately 22″ wide x 12″ deep, so just use baskets that fit those dimensions.
Woven baskets can add elegant, relaxed and and chic style at the same time. Plus, they work exceptionally well at hiding clutter without looking like a bunch of organizers.
And if you’re going for that “decorator look”, I suggest choosing a variety of different basket sizes and styles.
Note: Each shelf can hold up to 75 lbs, so this is a really sturdy unit. The square-shaped steel frame combined with the reinforcing crossbars make this bookcase just as useful as it is good-looking.
Specs for the Industrial Ladder Bookcase:
- Dimensions: 70.86″ Wide x 12.59″ Deep x 70″ Tall
- Height Between Shelves: 14.2″ Tall
- Weight: 107 lbs
- Shelf Weight Capacity: 75 lbs Each
- Material: Particle Board + Steel Metal Frame
- 2 Color Options: Retro Brown/Black or Vintage Brown/Black
- Shelves: 14
- Assembly Required
- Brand: Tribesigns
- For Sale: Where to Buy the Ladder Bookcase
Can You Use this Unit as an Industrial Ladder Desk?
Although tempting, I wouldn’t suggest using this bookcase for a home office desk. Yes, you could remove some of the center unit shelves. However, the desk height falls about 5″ short of the average desk height. Plus, the width doesn’t give you much room to comfortably move around.
A better option would be to buy the WGX Industrial Ladder Desk. It’s specifically designed as an ergonomically-correct workstation, plus it features the exposed pipe look with weathered wood desktop.
You get that trendy urban look without needing a lot of floor space. Or, you can get matching pipe bookshelves to create a complete home office and add more storage space.
2 More Industrial Style Ladder Bookshelves:
If you prefer a smaller industrial bookshelf ladder, check out the Manor Park Urban Ladder Bookcase. It has 5 shelves and features a modern industrial look with a thin minimalist frame.
Alternatively, you may like the American Furniture Bookcase with 5 shelves of ladder storage. This version has a thicker vintage-looking frame constructed of wood and metal.
Keep in mind that you can order a single unit – or you can get multiple bookshelves and line them up side by side or on either side of a desk.
