Sometimes, it’s the details that draw me in and make me fall in love with an item and that’s exactly what happened when I first came across library bookcases with ladders.  Yes, it’s true, I love all bookcases, but one with a ladder?!  Well, my heart skips a beat.

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{via Heather Bullard}

 

 

The beauty of the bookcases mixed with the utilitarian nature of the ladder makes for a perfect combo in my book.

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{via 2GoKitchens}

 

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{via Houzz}

 

 

If you have tall ceilings, one advantage is that you can take your bookcase all the way to the ceiling and yet still easily access the upper shelves.

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{via Kvanum}

 

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{via Jaclyn Paige}

 

So beautiful!

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{via Little Green Notebook}

 

Library bookcases with ladders aren’t limited to those that are built-in.  Freestanding ones are equally beautiful and sometimes, more realistic for your space.

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{via Zin Home}

 

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{via Cape Cod Designs}

 

If you’re not planning a remodel with built-ins, you can still have one of these beauties.  Some freestanding bookcases can be purchased with ladders, like this one from Restoration Hardware:

{Restoration Hardware 1950s Dutch Shipyard Triple Shelving}
{Restoration Hardware 1950s Dutch Shipyard Triple Shelving}

 

Or this one from Cost Plus World Market:

{Cost Plus World Market Agustus Library Bookshelf}
{Cost Plus World Market Augustus Library Bookshelf}

 

You can also purchase ready-made bookcase ladders from vendors like {this one}.

 

 

A taller bookcase with a ladder was in my original plans for our master bedroom, but budget just didn’t allow for it.  I still dream of having one, though…. :)

 

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6 Comments

  1. Kim,
    I too love bookcases, especially when they have a ladder. You’ve shown us some dream worthy examples.
    Enjoy your weekend.
    Karen

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