Wondering which ladder shelf will work best for you? Below, you can compare leaning shelves with desks, bookcases, drawers, towel racks and more.You may never go back to regular bookshelves again. =)
Ladder Shelves |
Price | Rating 1-5 | Dimensions | Material | Notes & Special Features |
Industrial Leaning Ladder Shelf
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$65-$75 | 4.2 | 54″H 22″W 13″D |
Particleboard, Metal | Medium-sized shelf unit has a classic, industrial modern design with structural reinforcement for added stability. See full review of the industrial leaning ladder shelf. |
Rustic Ladder Shelf
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$72-$95 | 4.0 | 72″H 24″W 14″D |
Wood | Rustic farmhouse appeal with taller shape and more shelf space. Unit secures to wall, plus additional color options. See full review of the Rustic Ladder Shelf. |
Ladder Bookcase Desk
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$650 | 4.1 | 72″H 92″W 20″D |
MDF, Steel | Complete wall shelving system creates a space-efficient home office or workstation. Alternatively, you can use 3 sections separately. See full ladder bookcase desk review. |
Leaning Bathroom Ladder Shelf
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$47-$55 | 3.7 | 40.5″H 13″W 3.5″D |
MDF | Narrow unit ideal for small spaces. Shelves only hold about 10 lbs each, however, frame attaches securely to wall. See the full leaning bathroom ladder shelf review. |
Leaning Ladder Towel Rack
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$65-$75 | 4.0 | 54″H 18″W 3.5″D |
Solid Wood | Rustic-looking towel holder with weathered wood finish. Holds and displays several towels or blankets at once. See review of the leaning ladder towel rack. |
Over-the-Toilet
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$67-$73 | 4.0 | 61.5″H 25″W 10″D |
Engineered Wood with Laminate Finish | Unit provides a modern, contemporary shelving system for the bathroom. Easy way to increase storage in an otherwise under-used space. See over-the-toilet shelf review. |
Leaning Wall Shelf
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$150-$165 | 3.9 | 72″H 33.5″W 16.5″D |
Particleboard | Additional drawers provide closed-door storage as well as more weight and stability to this shelf unit. Larger and taller than other models, and therefore more storage capacity. See leaning wall shelf review. |
Ladder Shelf Desk
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$185-$205 | 4.7 | 71″H 34″W 15″D |
MDF, Wood Veneer | Features sizable desktop surface plus built-in drawer. Long, compact design for small-space home offices. See full ladder shelf desk review. |
What You Should Know When Shopping for Ladder Shelves:
As you can see, slanted shelving units come in all shapes and sizes. Many are constructed out of natural wood or engineered wood (MDF) with a protective laminate finish. In other words, they have sturdy frames with a hard-wearing exterior.
Therefore, you can use each of these shelving systems in virtually any room of the house, including bathrooms. (As long as they fit!) However, these are all designed for indoor use and will not hold up to weather conditions and direct sunlight outdoors.
Some of these angled shelves are designed specifically for use in bathrooms. That said, don’t limit yourself if you find that you can use them elsewhere, such as a kitchen or laundry room.
Although ladder shelves tend to look like freestanding units, most of them include some sort of bracket to secure them to a wall. This hidden feature increases their stability so that they don’t tip over, plus they can hold more stuff.
Note: Many people don’t realize that ladders create the perfect spot for clip-on lights. Therefore, if you need a reading lamp or want to use your ladder shelf as a nightstand, the structure can support a light as well.
