This week’s theme for the Deck the Home Blog Hop is “Wood Projects” and I’m sharing my easy tutorial for creating a DIY blanket ladder.
I originally made this ladder to hold towels in our master bathroom, but last year I moved it to our living room to hold throw blankets and it’s never left. Creating your own towel or blanket ladder is super simple and requires minimal tools.
To make your own you will need:
- 2 pieces of 1×3 wood, 75″ long
- 5 pieces of 5/8” dowel, 15” long
- Drill (or drill press) with 5/8”
forstner bit - Wood glue
- Pencil and ruler
Your first step will be to mark the placement of your ladder rungs on your 1x3s (the uprights). I decided to have 5 rungs and space them 12” apart, with the first one 8″ down from the top.
I suggest clamping both upright pieces next to each other and using your ruler to mark both pieces at once – that way you will ensure that your rungs will be level. Figure out where you want your rungs to be and use your ruler (or speed square) to mark the halfway point on each upright.
With your drill (or drill press) line up the point of your
If you are using a drill press like I did, you can set the depth of your hole so the ends of the dowel rungs will not be visible. If you’re using a regular drill I suggest going right through your upright and having your rung ends visible.
Add a little bit of wood glue to the inside of each hole and then insert your dowels. They should fit pretty snug so the glue is just there for a little extra security. Make sure that all your ends are lined up and that your rungs are even. Wipe away any excess glue and, once dried, give everything a light sanding until smooth.
Paint or stain your ladder as desired!
Blanket ladders are a great way to display all your
Thanks for visiting and make sure to check out all the other great DIY wood projects being shared as part of the Deck the Halls Blog Hop!
This turned out gorgeous! Pinning!
Gosh I just love a good ladder blanket. Just adds a level of warmth to any space!
Oh wow beautiful and functional!
Such a great tutorial! I need to make my own blanket ladder for my quilts!
What a great addition to any home or style! Your blanket ladder is so awesome. Thanks for all the details.
Pinned 🙂
I love this ladder! This could make a very nice gift idea!
Thanks for the tutorial on creating a wood blanket ladder, I have been wanting to make one for my home.
I don’t know why I never thought of making my own blanket ladder! I was aways searching through thrift/antique stores/etc for one! Awesome tutorial ! e
I’ve wanted to make one of these for forever. But I feel like I will find my son climbing it…
I love blanket ladders, I made one for our living room this summer and now that it’s cold I really appreciate having all those cozy blankets near by. Love the look of yours, so pretty in your room.
Your ladder turned out beautifully. We don’t have a drill press but I’d love to get one one of these days for projects just like this.
I will be making this PRONTO!!!!!!! Casey, this is stunning!
I have been planning to make a blanket ladder for years but kept putting it off… you make it look so easy! I love how it turned out!