It’s been three years since I joined Yamazaki Home, but my history as a fan goes back much further. Out of curiosity, I decided to trace my purchase history and found a date that feels almost symbolic to me: March 19, 2016—the day I brought my first Yamazaki Home piece into my life.
From that day on, Yamazaki Home pieces kept finding their way into my shopping cart, and before I knew it, ten years had passed.
Yamazaki has been around for over 100 years since its founding, and for a long time it was primarily an ironing board manufacturer. The company only began producing interior and home goods about 20 years ago, so I like to think that a ten‑year fan counts for something.
My home is now filled with Yamazaki Home pieces—but that’s simply the result. I wasn’t buying them because of the Yamazaki brand itself (in fact, it wasn’t known at all back then). I was buying them purely because the products were genuinely appealing. Now, I’d love to share a bit about what makes Yamazaki Home so special through my own experience.
To begin this little series, I want to introduce the very first Yamazaki Home piece I ever owned: the TOWER Leaning Ladder. I bought this memorable first piece in Japan, and even after crossing the sea, it is still here with me in my current home in Germany. Personally, I want to say this loudly and clearly—this is an absolute must‑buy item. Among all the products I love, this one holds a special place in my heart.
Simply leaning one against a wall instantly transforms a dull, lifeless space into a stylish display and turns it into a favorite corner of the room.
Over time, I’ve found myself using this piece in a few different ways—here are three of my personal favorites, all tried and tested in real life.
1. As a living room display
By combining it with S‑hooks, I decorate it with a paper clock by my favorite artist, a small broom, and a hanging planter filled with a beloved houseplant. I honestly love how this corner turned out—it feels quietly elegant. Since the ladder is made of steel and wood, it pairs beautifully with items made from natural materials.
A Simple Hack: Combine a Planter Pot with a Hook
2. A place to hang outfits
Putting together outfits in the morning used to mean hurriedly pulling clothes out, leaving a pile of unworn items scattered across the bed, and feeling too tired to tidy up when I got home. This ladder helped me break that cycle.
3. For blankets or scarves
It’s also perfect for hanging and storing items like blankets that tend to get messy. You can easily take things on and off as well. I also recommend using it in the bathroom to hang towels or bath mats.
You can use it however you like
At the moment, I use one ladder in the living room and another in the bedroom as a temporary clothes rack. The photo here shows the living room setup. Our beloved cat often hops onto the stool next to it and strikes a pose, but the ladder still holds its own with a strong presence.
I hope you’ll imagine how it could fit into your own lifestyle—and then welcome it into your home.
Created by Yuki
— Translated using AI so I could share my personal experience with all of you!
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