De La Espada Ladder Bookcase   _$2,625, www.delaespada.com   _A sure path to domestic bliss: Surround yourself with simple ideas that are perfectly ecuted, like this handcrafted ladder bookcase. Its unusual height (over eight feet tall) and slim profile make it especially versatile. Use it to reclaim squandered corners or to make a statement along a barren wall. It can also sit beside a bed or sofa; the drawer below the lowest rung is the ideal height for a nightstand or side table.
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