This blanket ladder is seriously the EASIEST. DIY. EVER. Unless you buy the wrong size screws and get really mad like I did because you have to go back to Lowe’s for the billionth time this week!!. I told ya, I don’t have a lot of patience.
This is actually my second blanket ladder because I forgot to take pictures for you guys the first time around. I figured I could use another ladder in the living room downstairs so I just picked up 2 more boards. For under $5, why not, right?
If you want to make yourself a blanket ladder (in the dead heat of summer?? Why not?!) you will need (2) 2x2x8 furring strips. I bought mine at Lowe’s for $1.93 each. You will also need 3 inch wood screws, a screwdriver, a miter box (or a miter saw if you’re luckier than me), a tape measure and some painters tape or clamps.
I used my miter box and saw (we’re really good friends of late 😉 to cut each strip down to 5 feet. Then with the leftover pieces cut (2) 18 inch pieces from each. So you will have (2) 5 ft. pieces and (4) 18 inch pieces.
I screwed my first “step” about 4 inches down from the top and then spaced them 12 inches apart. Pre-drill your screw holes to make life easier 😉 The bottom “step” will be kinda far from the ground but that’s a good thing. You’ll be able to hang a blanket on it without it puddling on the floor.
Once it’s built you can do whatever floats your boat to it. I painted my first one black but you could stain it and that would look fantastic. I’ll probably go toward staining this one but I’m not sure just yet. I might go white with it? I think this ladder added just the right amount of softness to the hallway makeover.
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You made that look so ridiculously easy! Makes me want to make one! lol. Nice job 🙂 I’ll be showing this post to my hubby 🙂
It is SO easy! Tell your hubby I said “You’re Welcome” 😉
Super cute! I’ve been meaning to make one forever and now I’m feeling totally inspired!
Thanks Kristi, glad I could get your wheels turning!
This turned out so awesome! Pinned.
I love how easy this is, with such a great result! I’ll definitely have to do this because I have a *small* obsession with blankets and I need to find a good way to display them all! 🙂
Thanks Erica!! Blankets are irresistible. I’ve been eyeing some Turkish blankets (and towels) for a while now.
I love that this is functional and a cute decorative piece at the same time! What a great idea.
Thanks Jenna!
Cute! I have always wanted one of these so I’ll have to pin for later…I would do towels in the bathroom! I want that top blanket too 🙂
Thanks Deonna! Towels would be great. You could even hang baskets, etc. from it! Very versatile and so easy and cheap to make!
Whoa, I’m impressed! I seriously thought you refinished an old ladder. Way to go building your own! It looks great!!
Thanks Bre!! It’s SO Easy!!
Love the ladder and the whole space (although I’ve said that before!). Pinning. Thanks for linking up to the DIY’ers!
Thanks so much Ashley, for your kind words and for pinning!
I’m not a huge DIY’er so I’m all about easy projects! Thanks for sharing!
So, since it was so easy will you make one for me. I love this and would make one if I knew my son’s would not use it as a weapon 🙂
I need to make one of these! That top blanket is gorgeous too.
I am so inspired to build one of these now! Love it!