13 ladder shelf ideas for stylish storage

With its warm walnut finish, this classic ladder shelf will make a welcoming addition to living spaces with a mid-century feel. It has been designed with three lipped-back shelves to stop your bits slipping, plus a two-door cupboard that provides ample space on a compact footprint.

Note: It's oak veneer rather than solid oak, but the attractive price has us sold.

If you're looking for a contemporary and stylish ladder shelf option that won't cost you a pretty penny, this Amazon find is ideal. It comes with five roomy shelves to store books, plant pots and ornaments while still being narrow enough to take up minimal space in the room.

This ladder shelf comes out on top in terms of aesthetics. It features simple slatted doors and on-trend tapered legs for an effortless Scandinavian feel. Personally, we'd be tempted to pair it with the matching TV stand and sideboard.

This achingly cool ladder shelf has been designed with four contrasting resin shelves in a stylish concrete effect. Our styling tip? We'd team this unique piece with concrete effect accessories, such as this concrete and wood table lamp, for some industrial appeal.

Stylish shelving that doubles up as a snazzy WFH desk? The dream. We especially love this M&S ladder desk because of its minimalist design and extra storage space – perfect for storing important work documents. Pair with a stylish home office chair and you're good to go.

Create extra storage in even the smallest of spaces with a compact corner ladder shelf. Designed to maximise every inch of your space, this ladder shelf fits perfectly in any little corner. An added bonus? It won't make the room look small.

Admittedly, this piece is on the pricier side, but it's what you'd expect from iconic furniture brand Ercol. Crafted from solid ash wood in Ercol's Buckinghamshire factory, it will make an elegant addition to any interior.

With its mango wood composition, this beautiful ladder shelf effortlessly blends style and practicality. Measuring up at 40cm wide and 30cm deep, we'd consider this a compact option that still offers plenty of storage. It has that infamous refined look we all know and love from design house Swoon, whilst being (relatively) kind on the wallet.

Ladder shelves are an ideal option for children's storage, too. Our pick is this contemporary freestanding ladder shelf from family furniture brand Noa & Nani. The contemporary design and neutral silk grey colourway make this piece a lovely addition to any child's bedroom.

Championing simple industrial-inspired design, this ladder desk from Wayfair is packed with heaps of functional touches (such as handy compartment space and a notice board). A seriously stylish home office setup if ever we've seen one.

We're finishing up our round up with this space-saving pyramid ladder shelf from Wayfair. Ideal for small spaces, it has five different sized shelves to store books, vases and plants.