26 Farmhouse Ladder Decor Ideas for Christmas

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Published: October 26, 2021
Updated: December 13, 2023

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If you already love farmhouse ladder décor, then you’re in for a special holiday-themed treat with these 26 farmhouse Christmas ladders! Each one is as charming as it is unique, and it may be just the thing you need in your holiday décorating repertoire.

Farmhouse Christmas ladder décor is exceptionally versatile, and it can be added without taking up too much space. Farmhouse ladders also come in a plethora of styles, colors, and finishes, so you should definitely be able to find one that fits with your existing holiday décorations.

Farmhouse Christmas ladders can be purchased from your local home goods store or online at places like Amazon and Etsy. If you’re feeling crafty, you can even DIY one! Here are 26 tantalizing ideas for your space!

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Rustic and Bright!

Farmhouse Ladders for Christmas

When it comes to farmhouse Christmas ladder décor, you can’t beat a gray finish. It ties in well with the rustic vibes while also being a perfect accompaniment to the reds and greens of the season.

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Keeping Things Small

Farmhouse Ladders for Christmas

Even if your ladder is more of a step stool, it can still join in the farmhouse trend! This small but mighty white ladder is a great spot for holding a few plants. While the winter greenery is lovely, this impromptu plant stand can be used all year long, making this a versatile piece.

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Short and Sweet

Farmhouse Ladders for Christmas

If you have a small, three or four rung ladder like this, you can hang it on the wall instead of propping it on the floor. The rustic brown wood of this ladder matches the cabinet and looks amazing with the simple greenery and silver pails. Plus, by hanging your ladder on the wall, you save precious floor space.

Christmas Ladder Decor

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Simply Elegant

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A Ladder for the Bedroom

Farmhouse Ladders for Christmas

Your farmhouse ladder doesn’t have to live in the main areas of the home. Ladders also look great in the corner of a bedroom. This is the perfect idea for the guest room as it can display extra blankets should your guests get chilly in the night.

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Chunky Blankets Need Chunky Wood

Farmhouse Ladders for Christmas

When you have to store thick, chunky knit blankets, you need a ladder made from dark chunky wood! The thickness of this ladder could be overpowering, but the extra cozy blankets keep things in check. This ladder looks amazing paired with a simply lit tree and a few dashes of greenery.

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No More Awkward Spaces

Farmhouse Ladders for Christmas

We all have those awkward spaces to fill in our homes. It isn’t big enough for a piece of furniture, but it’s too big to simply leave empty and unadorned. Enter the farmhouse ladder! You’ll get an extra spot to spread the Christmas cheer without overwhelming your space. It’s a win-win situation. With rustic touches and simple greenery, you have a lovely cohesive look for the room.

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Add Baskets

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Keeping Things Cozy

Farmhouse Ladders for Christmas

A white farmhouse ladder made from thin boards adds a delicate touch to your décor. Plus, it can be an ideal place to hang a cozy seasonal throw and a small wreath. Since a white ladder is so neutral, you can pair it with any color — traditional or otherwise!

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When Your Fireplace is a Stove

Farmhouse Ladders for Christmas

For homes with woodburning stoves, the “mantle” is way too hot for hanging stockings! But you don’t have to skip out on this time-honored tradition when you add a rustic wooden ladder to your décor scheme. These white and tan stockings are a perfect choice for hanging on the light brown ladder, while the simple greenery in the space gives everything a vintage vibe.

Farmhouse Christmas Ladder Decor

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Add Some Height

Farmhouse Ladders for Christmas

When styling an entryway table, mixing items of different heights is an eye-pleasing look. An old-fashioned wooden ladder with many rungs can give you the height to balance out the look. Paired with some simple unadorned greenery, this look balances rustic farmhouse with minimalist chic for a truly elegant entryway.

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Floating Farmhouse Ladder

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Add Some Antlers

Farmhouse Ladders for Christmas

An ombré ladder can be the perfect spot to hang your stockings with care. Plus, when you add simple antler décor to the top, you get a reindeer effect that is sure to get a smile out of any little ones running around. The light to dark brown ombré effect on the ladder pops against the white wall.

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Sturdy, Strong, and Green

Farmhouse Ladders for Christmas

A tall, sturdy ladder makes a lovely addition to a neutral living space. The thin spindles are unobtrusive, and the thick garland adorned with jingle bells adds some Christmas cheer. A woven basket stuffed with blankets and pillows softens the entire festive yet simple look.

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Fabulously Upcycled

Farmhouse Ladders for Christmas

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An old painter’s ladder gets a breath of new life with this two-toned style. With no propping needed, you can décorate both sides of the ladder to double the bang for your buck. There are plenty of “shelves” for holiday greenery, hanging festive jingle bells, and there’s even enough space for a sign or two! It is a traditional Christmas vibe matched with a rustic farmhouse look.

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Modest Ladder Decor Next to Gorgeous Xmas Tree

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Do the Dip

Farmhouse Ladders for Christmas

If you want to tie your rustic wood ladder better with the rest of your color scheme, you can dip dye it to match. The white paint contrasts nicely with the wood, but any color paint could work. The ladder could stand on its own as décor, but adding a wreath or a few ornaments give it a true holiday vibe.

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Dark Tones Paired with Light

Farmhouse Ladders for Christmas

A farmhouse Christmas ladder made with darker wood or stained a dark brown looks fabulous against stark white walls. You can play with the contrast even more by placing soft white blankets over the rungs. This is a great look for traditional holiday colors of red and green, especially with pops of gold or rustic burlap.

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Mad About Plaid

Farmhouse Ladders for Christmas

A snowy white farmhouse ladder looks perfectly with the vintage plaid décor. From the plaid throw pillows to the tree ribbon to the faux ice skates dangling from the uppermost rung, the red plaid sprinkled in among the green and the white makes a bold statement that your guests are sure to love.

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Certified Farm Fresh

Farmhouse Ladders for Christmas

A chippy white ladder makes an eye-catching statement when stacked with fluffy red blankets and topped off with a simple green wreath. Tossing in an old-fashioned milk jug makes this Christmas décor certified farm fresh!

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Ladder and Stool Combo

Farmhouse Ladders for Christmas

Need to fill an empty corner? Use this ladder and stool combo method for a visually interesting tableau. The crisp white paint on the stool paired with the driftwood gray of the ladder creates a lovely contrast, and everything is made even cozier with the throw blankets, snowflake décor, and simple greenery.

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A Ladder of Light

Farmhouse Ladders for Christmas

Your farmhouse Christmas ladder décor goes the extra mile when you add a string of lights to it. The reddish hue of the wood plays nicely with the off-white of the fluffy throws. The ladder is made all the more festive with a touch of greenery and strand of twinkling lights!

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A Spot for Extra Greenery

Farmhouse Ladders for Christmas

Nestling your farmhouse ladder next to your Christmas tree gives you an extra spot to add some more greenery. You can hang wreaths or garland on the rungs, which contrasts beautifully against the driftwood gray of a ceiling-height ladder.

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Who Said it Needs to Stand Vertically?

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Farmhouse Meets Industrial

Farmhouse Ladders for Christmas

You usually find metal and pipe accents in industrial décor, but the slender silver spindles on this ladder fit in with more traditional farmhouse décor. The look is softened by hanging plush throws in traditional Christmas colors.

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Hanging Stockings with Care

Farmhouse Ladders for Christmas

Even if you don’t have a fireplace in your farmhouse, you won’t have to worry about hanging your stockings on Christmas Eve if you have a farmhouse ladder! This cream-colored ladder with a chippy finish is the perfect place for hanging your family’s stockings, and it looks perfect next to a snow-kissed tree.

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