Feeling Knotty? Add a Little Rope to Your Decor

Whoever said, “Give a man enough rope and he’ll hang himself” obviously never saw all of the wonderful ways you can incorporate rope into a home’s interior.

Whether used in furniture or lighting, or in place of hardware, rope lends an informal touch and an element of surprise to any room. It’s particularly well suited to vacation homes, thanks to its lack of pretension and the way it captures the bucolic spirit of both forest and shore. It’s also great for adding contrast and texture to a more contemporary setting.

A slinky floor lamp fashioned from rope looks right at home in this New England waterfront retreat, where the material echoes the natural fibers in the rug and baskets. Even the armchair by the fireplace looks like it’s full of knots.

Rope stools provide a casual alternative to a coffee table in this New York sunroom. Textures are crucial in a neutral space like this to help ward off monotony.

Prefer a subtle touch? Try wrapping rope around the rim of a table or affixing it to the outside of a picture frame.

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