You didn't have to grow up in a coastal community to appreciate the rustic and charming elements that rope can bring to the interior of a home. Rope can be used in so many different ways; you're not just limited to wrapping it around furniture.
If you've got a modern chandelier and haven't figured out how you're going to hang it — don't count rope out. It's the perfect opportunity to add interest and diversity to the room. Maybe you've got a narrow staircase and a railing would simply be too bulky; a thick rope draped on the wall can serve as a means to keep guests feeling safe and also creates a definite conversation piece.
Kids are always looking for ways to set their rooms apart from their friends - photo 3 above shows twin beds hung from the ceiling using heavy duty rope.
There's always those of us that are on the search for that one last accessory to really finish and add texture to a room — that accessory could be as simple as putting a ball of rope in an elegant round vase.
Images: 1. Charles de Lisle, 2. Thom Filicia, 3. Caldwell Flake, 4. Stephen Shubel, 5. via Belle Mason
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Thanks for the rope trick. I picked up a 30' length of wave-worn rope on the beach a few weeks ago and am not sure what to do with it yet. It was great quality rope (about 1.5" thick), cotton perhaps (definitely not synthetic) and would look great in a shabby chic or steam punk setting, not yet sure what that might be...I can't bear to part with it, of course.
Thanks for the rope trick. I picked up a 30'length of wave-worn rope from a beach a few weeks back. It was good quality (probably cotton, definitely not synthetic) about 1.5" thick. I'm not sure what to do with it yet but it would look great in a shabby chic or steam punk setting. I can't bear to throw it out, of course.
Morgan over at The Brick House blog came up with a clever "Rope Wall" room divider. Hmmm...it may have already been featured here on AT or maybe over on Design*Sponge. Anyway, it's pretty cool.
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Anyone have a source for that table, or something similar? It's so simple and elegant!
i just checked out Charles de Lisle's website - AMAZING design. wow.
Those beds are AWESOME. But before replicating the rope railing in the staircase, check with local building codes. I made the mistake of installing one to find out that they are not permitted as a primary rail because they are too flexible. There needed to be a rigid rail that the rope could accent.. just a public service announcement.. but they do look AWESOME. If you do make one, look up a 'manrope knot' as a finish to the end for a true maritime fit and finish.