The uses of the jute, cotton or polypropylene rope have been since ancient times related to agricultural, industrial or maritime work due to its great versatility. But they also have numerous applications within the domestic sphere. And as for decoration, you would be surprised to know the decorative capacity that the rope has in this sense, since with a few meters it is possible to give a facelift or completely redecorate any object, such as a mirror, an antique lamp or give a marine touch to the decoration of our home.
And for you to see the game that can be given in the world of DIY and crafts, below we bring you some very interesting ideas to decorate the objects and furniture of your house with ropes and create really original environments with their own personality.
Table decorated with ropes
If you have an old table or a bit bland, you can give it your personal touch by wrapping it with rope. For this, you only need a few meters of rope and a hot silicone gun. Then, you should go shaping it from the inside out. And for the legs from top to bottom. Your table will present a completely different aspect. Ideal for decorative environments of rustic style.
Handrails of the ladder with rope
If you have a ladder and you do not have a handrail, you can add a touch of sailor to your house just by placing a rope as a handrail, as if it were a boat. You only need a thick rope and metal rings to attach it to the wall.
Pendant lamp decorated with ropes
You can create your own lamps to give a more original touch to your home. Nobody will have lamps like yours. You only need a glass jar and surround it with rope halfway up. Use a hot silicone gun to adhere it to the glass. Then you only have to add the decorative elements you prefer and hang it from the ceiling. Perfect to create cozy environments.
Bookstore with ropes
Buy some wooden shelves and make four holes in the sides to pass the strings. Then you can hang it from the ceiling or the wall. Of course, try not to put a lot of weight. The ideal is to place in it decorative elements or stuffed animals and books.
Beds with ropes
A hanging bed with ropes is one of the most original ways to sleep. Of course, it is very important to use a thick polypropylene rope and a strong anchor that supports the weight of the bed of the person who will sleep in it.
Column decorated with ropes
If you have a column in the middle of a room and you want to give it some joy so that it integrates perfectly with the rest of the decoration, you can cover it with rope. If you want to give prominence, you can use colored rope, but if you want to go unnoticed, the ideal is to choose the rope of the same color as the walls.
