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djreiter

That's ladder looks like it not only blocks the microwave and the cabinets underneath, but also part of the en

13 years ago
Ladder
Radiant Home in Oakville (1443) · More Info
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  • 13 years ago
    As a person who's five feet tall, I think that short people are too proud to grab a stool, let alone a ladder. I much prefer to jump and grab things in top cabinets, catching it on my way down,

    Comments (6)

    • 13 years ago
      It looks like you can move it to the rail on the other side of the doorway. I thought the same thing.
    • PRO
      13 years ago
      Hi there,
      This ladder is on wheels and can be moved around the room in order to access the highest storage (have a look through the other photos for this project and you'll see the ladder rail goes around the entire perimeter. When not needed the ladder is stored in the walk-in pantry you see here.

      Thank you for your interest,
      Braam' Custom Cabinets
    • PRO
      13 years ago
      Everyone is different :)
      It's also an aesthetics thing... But this is why we're a custom company; this kitchen would be different to one that you would have made, so everyone gets exactly what they want!
      Thanks for your input,
      -Braam's
    • 13 years ago
      Loving the ladder! Am designing my entire kitchen around an antique ladder. thumbs up!
    • 13 years ago
      If you are in the Minneapolis area, there is currently one on Craigslist - search "library ladder"
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