One Simple Idea: Stepladder Bookshelf Stylemonger

One Simple Idea: Stepladder Bookshelf
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We just saw a post on Stylemonger about a simple item being used in posh surroundings and how it can make a big design impact. This simple step ladder...

...was pressed into service next to a larger bookshelf as both a practical item and a sweetly decorative spot for overflow books. According to the post, it was sponged with the same paint that was used on the walls to help it to blend in just a bit.

What do you think? Thumbs up for mixing things up with the little ladder or just too out of place in an elegant library?

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Image: Mitchell Owens

Comments (5)

perfection.

posted by brenton on July 14th 2009 at 6:46pm
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That seems to be where I put books I pulled out and am too lazy to put away. Not my personal style, but I like how the color pulls it together, so I'll like it in your house.

posted by Rev. Bee T. on July 14th 2009 at 7:52pm
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I'm not crazy about the ladder as a so-called elegant solution, because to me it doesn't really look elegant. I also have to say if those books are balanced on the steps too long their spines are going to sag.

posted by Mlle Kate on July 14th 2009 at 11:13pm
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Just make sure you don't have cats, or kids. They would knock it over in a heartbeat.

posted by Nina79 on July 16th 2009 at 3:40am
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I wouldn't call it elegant either, but it would be great in home with a cozy/country feel to it.

posted by Amy S on July 16th 2009 at 9:22am
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