Ladders are also great items to repurpose, as long as they are made out of solid wood of course. Somebody upcycled this old ladder into a towel holder and threw it in their bathroom to give the space a more rustic look. The best part is you basically don't need to do anything. You just take an old ladder and hang some towels on it and you're done.
A fresh coat of paint is an option, but personally, we prefer the original patina of the ladder, since the color of the faded wood pretty much goes with everything.