I love this Vintage Ladder DIY Chandelier so much. Today, I am going to show you how to make your own.

Lighting is such a wonderful accent in any room. I love it when it is actually a focal point. The ladder chandelier is wonderful, and I have actually made two of them. Today, I am sharing how you can make your own Ladder DIY Chandelier.

A Ladder Chandelier

For years, I wanted to change the chandelier in our family room. I always thought I would replace it with another single chandelier until I found these distressed white wood chandeliers online. They were so well-priced that I ordered one. And then it hit me. These were perfect for a ladder family room chandelier! So I ordered two more.

I found a ten-foot ladder @vintagejunktionla that was old and wonderful and got it to work.

How to Make a Ladder Chandelier

I first realized that my ladder had to have an odd number of sections. The chandelier that hangs from the wall goes through the center section. Then, I needed three more sections on each side. The ladder I bought had eight sections, so I needed to cut one off.

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Next, I painted the ladder with Milk Paint and used one and a half small cans.

I painted the ladder with two coats but didn’t try to perfect it because I wanted a shabby look to match the wooden chandeliers.

I also painted the dark brown chain with milk paint. That looked chippy too. (Don’t worry about painting the wire that comes out of the top of the light, as that gets painted after it is hung.)

We added two metal rods to the ladder where the two outside dining room chandeliers would hang. That was easy. Then, we put two hooks in the ceiling to hold the chains. It’s essential to try to find studs in the ceiling.

Next, we hung the ladder. This was WAY harder than I thought it would be. I didn’t even think that the ladder might not be straight because it was ancient. And it was not even close to being straight!

So we descended the ladder and tried to bend it, but that didn’t work. I finally added one more chain link to the left side, and it fixed it perfectly. The ladder was finally straight.

Next, we hung the two side chandeliers at the desired height. (Trust me, you want to hang these first.)

We decided to run the wires from the two outside chandeliers along the inside of the ladder and then up the center wire of the chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

Then we hung the center chandelier.

First, we adjusted the height so it matched the other two chandeliers. We temporarily placed a metal rod on top of the ladder. Then, we threaded all three wires from the three chandeliers up the center chain and into the ceiling.

Finally, I painted all of the wires with milk paint. Note to self: don’t let your dog sit under the ladder unless you don’t mind having a paint-splattered dog.

The project took a full day and a half, but it was worth every second. I can’t even express how much I love our ladder chandelier!

The Ladder Chandelier in the Waco House

I also installed a Ladder Chandelier in our Waco home. This one is a bit different, and I love it.

I shopped at antique shops all around Waco and found a vintage ladder. The good news is that I didn’t even have to paint it!

I love how this chandelier looks in our Waco Airbnb.

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