Easy DIY Farmhouse Ladder from Dollar Store Supplies
Looking for budget-friendly home decor ideas that add farmhouse charm without spending a lot? This Dollar Store Farmhouse Ladder DIY is one of the easiest and most versatile projects you can make.
Using affordable supplies from the Dollar Tree and a few basic tools, you can create a ladder that functions as a blanket rack, towel stand, or seasonal decor holder — perfect for living rooms, bathrooms, or entryways. Whether you’re new to DIY or just want quick, inexpensive decor, this project delivers big style on a small budget.
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In this tutorial, you will learn how to make THREE different Farmhouse Ladders.
- Small Tea Towel Ladder
- Medium Decorative Ladder
- Large Blanket Ladder
You can use all of these ladders to display small, lightweight blankets and more. I also share how to add Dollar Tree baskets to your ladders to make a Farmhouse Ladder planter or a home organizing system.
There are 3 Different Ladder Tutorials in this post.
Please note: if you spray paint your baskets and plan to store food items in the baskets to make sure your spray paint is food safe.
How To Make a Rustic Blanket Ladder :
Supplies:
- Paint Sticks (for the tea towel ladder)
- 5-Gallon Paint Sticks (for the tea towel ladder)
- Paint Sticks (for the large ladder)
- 5-Gallon Paint Sticks (for the large ladder)
- Hand Saw
- Paint or Wood Stain
- Tacky Glue or Wood Glue
Step-by-Step Assembly
Gather Supplies. I used a handsaw to cut the curved edge off the paint sticks but I have a follower that messaged me with the ladder that she built and she didn’t cut off the edges and it still looked good.
To Make the $3 Tea Towel Ladder:
- You need 2 packages of 5-gallon paint sticks (6 large paint sticks total), 1 package of regular size paint sticks (10 sticks total), Aleene’s tacky glue, Paint or Wood Stain, and a hand saw. Watch this quick video for more help.
- Use the hand saw to cut off the curved edges of all the paint sticks.
- Use tacky glue to glue 5 small sticks together and glue 3 large sticks together and let dry. You should have 4 total pieces (2 legs and 2 middle bars).
- Use tacky glue to glue the middle bars to the legs. Make sure to use a level and ruler so the ladder is not lopsided or higher on one end than the other. Let the glue dry.
- Paint or stain the tea towel ladder and you’re done!
To Make the $6 Farmhouse Ladder:
- You need 4 packages of 5-gallon paint sticks (12 large paint sticks total), 2 packages of regular size paint sticks (20 sticks total), Aleene’s tacky glue, Paint or Wood Stain, and a hand saw. Watch this quick video for more help.
- Cut the curved edge off the small paint sticks ONLY.
- Glue 5 small paint sticks together to make 4 total “bars” for the middle of the ladder.
- Glue 3 large paint sticks together to make 4 total “legs” for the ladder.
- Attach 2 of the legs together using tacky glue to make one long leg. I also glued a large paint stick to the back of the long legs (where they met) as a support piece.
- Glue the 4 bars to the legs, measuring to make sure the legs are level and each bar is an equal distance apart.
- Let the glue dry completely before painting or staining.
To Make the Basket Farmhouse Ladder:
- You need 4 small rectangle baskets, spray paint (optional), zip ties. Watch this quick video for more help.
- I spray painted some Dollar Tree baskets with black spray paint to get the farmhouse look.
- Use black zip ties to attach the baskets to your DIY farmhouse ladder.
- Add labels to the front to use as a mail sorting system or leave simple and use as a farmhouse ladder planter.
Print the Tea Towel Ladder Instructions…
DIY Dollar Store Farmhouse Tea Towel Ladder
Equipment
- Paint Sticks
- Gorilla Glue
- Wood Stain or Paint
Supplies
- 5-gallon paint sticks (6 large paint sticks total)
- 1 package of regular size paint sticks (10 sticks total)
- Aleene's tacky glue
- Paint or Wood Stain
- Hand Saw
Instructions
- You need 2 packages of 5-gallon paint sticks (6 large paint sticks total), 1 package of regular size paint sticks (10 sticks total), Aleene's tacky glue, Paint or Wood Stain, and a hand saw. Watch this quick video for more help.
- Use the hand saw to cut off the curved edges of all the paint sticks.
- Use tacky glue to glue 5 small sticks together and glue 3 large sticks together and let dry.
- You should have 4 total pieces (2 legs and 2 middle bars).Use tacky glue to glue the middle bars to the legs.
- Make sure to use a level and ruler so the ladder is not lopsided or higher on one end than the other.
- Let the glue dry. Paint or stain the tea towel ladder and you're done!
Video
Print the Medium Farmhouse Ladder instructions…
Equipment
- Large Paint Sticks
- Gorilla Wood Glue
- Wood Stain or Paint
Supplies
- 4 packages of 5-gallon paint sticks (12 large paint sticks total)
- 2 packages of regular size paint sticks (20 sticks total)
- Aleene's tacky glue
- Paint or Wood Stain
- Hand Saw
Instructions
- You need 4 packages of 5-gallon paint sticks (12 large paint sticks total), 2 packages of regular size paint sticks (20 sticks total), Aleene's tacky glue, Paint or Wood Stain, and a hand saw. Watch this quick video for more help.
- Cut the curved edge off the small paint sticks ONLY.
- Glue 5 small paint sticks together to make 4 total "bars" for the middle of the ladder.
- Glue 3 large paint sticks together to make 4 total "legs" for the ladder.
- Attach 2 of the legs together using tacky glue to make one long leg. I also glued a large paint stick to the back of the long legs (where they met) as a support piece.
- Glue the 4 bars to the legs, measuring to make sure the legs are level and each bar is equal distance apart.
- Let the glue dry completely before painting or staining.
Video
How to Style Your Ladder in Your Home
Add Dollar Tree Organizing Baskets to the Medium Ladder
After posting the video to my YouTube channel and creating this post, I came up with ANOTHER awesome way to use the large farmhouse ladder with baskets… as an organizer with DIY Dry Erase Dollar Tree Labels!
Watch the Video to make the Dollar Tree Dry Erase Labels:
Print the Large Farmhouse Ladder instructions…
Paint Stick Farmhouse Blanket Ladder (Large)
Supplies
- 10 5-Gallon Paint Sticks
- 4 Small Paint Sticks
- Aleene's Tacky Glue
- Staple Gun (optional)
- Hand Saw
Instructions
- Glue three 5-gallon paint sticks together so you are left with 6 pieces of wood.
- Glue three 12-inch paint sticks together so you are left with 4 pieces of wood (these are the middle "steps.")
- Cut the curved edge off the 4 middle paint sticks ONLY.
- Use wood glue or tacky glue to attach all the wood pieces together
- Glue a 12-inch paint stick to the back of the ladder to connect the legs.
- Measure to make sure the legs are level and each "step" is an equal distance apart and adjust as needed.
- Let the glue dry completely overnight before painting or staining.
- Use a staple gun to attach the legs together if your glue has issues (this is optional, my ladder held together without staples).
Video
Add Dollar Tree White Farmhouse Buckets to the Large Farmhouse Ladder
I came up with ANOTHER way to decorate these farmhouse ladders… these Dollar Tree White Enamel Buckets!
Watch the Video to make the Dollar Tree White Enamel Buckets:
Variations & Seasonal Decor Ideas
Here it is the large farmhouse ladder decorated for Fall…
Here is the large farmhouse ladder decorated with lemon and blue decor…
I hope you enjoy making these Farmhouse Ladders using Dollar Store supplies!
Wrap Up
This DIY Dollar Store farmhouse ladder proves you don’t need expensive decor to make a space feel cozy and intentional. It’s functional, affordable, and perfect for any room that needs a stylish storage boost.
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