Step stools are one of those items that you never think about until you need it – like when a hard to reach light bulb burns out, or when you need to find something in the back of your highest cabinet. Life changes can lead to a renewed need for step stools too, like when those stiff knees make it difficult to climb into a tall bed. Or when young children start brushing their teeth on their own! These useful home accessories can take so many forms, from strictly utilitarian to beautiful designer styles. This post features 51 step stools you can buy right now, a selection spanning simple one-step models to collapsible ladders and multi-functional all-in-one designs.