Rustic Rope Pulls Shipshape Design Together

Rope is one of the most basic, practical materials around. But it also has great decorating potential. Whether it's made from hemp, linen, cotton, coir, jute, straw or sisal, rope offers a near unlimited range of creative possibilities for adding unique design detail to any space. It works especially well with coastal beach style, western style and eclectic global style, but can look equally at home in just about any space where other items using natural materials set the tone.

Vertical rope details on an existing stairwell create hand-crafted detail reminiscent of beading or basketry, and wonderfully complement the global style of the giant ceramic vase.

Tip: If you're handy and have an eye for design, this could be a DIY project. Measure and mark each starting and ending points for each post, then glue down your rope with a heavy adhesive as you wind it around.


A seaside cottage is the perfect place to to add a sophisticated yet rustic rope handrail whose success is largely based on the use of specialized fittings.

Tip: Boating suppliers are a great source for all kinds of interesting hardware that simplifies and enhances rope details in your home.


No hardware required here, just a carpenter's drilling expertise. Rope handrails in this rustic farmhouse bridge barn and marina styles. The repetition of knots punctuates the beginning and end of the staircase, lending a playful feeling of a suspended rope bridge.


This look is decidely shipshape, and is an idea that could be used to add some great-looking closure to open railings anywhere.


A breezy and romantic look with a beachy touch is easily attained in a white room with white grommeted curtains hung with thin rope.

Tip: This is also a way to lengthen curtains that are too short.


Simple and sophisticated cotton rope handles are a creative cabin touch.


Rope shelves add fun and style a child's room.

Tip: Have a lumber yard cut the shelves and drill holes in them. Then you can add stain or paint and make the rope knots yourself.


Most of us won't have boat-shaped day beds docked in our living space, but a round rope mat is a great easy addition.

Tip: Glue rope in a circle to a round piece of industrial felt or canvas.


Thin rope twisted around an electric cord creates the look of thicker rope, a fun way to hang a pendant lamp when there's no electric source on the ceiling.


Get the look of pendant lights hung with rope by adding macrame details with hemp cord.

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