Outdoors or in, rope lends a jaunty, Gilligan's Island air to the premises. We've rounded up nine castaway-cool DIY rope projects. Give one a try this weekend, Lovey:
DIY Rope Hammock
Above: After an afternoon spent braiding a hammock, you'll deserve a nap in it. For step-by-stop instructions, see Kinfolk.
For a simpler DIY hammock requiring no rope (painter's drop cloth to the rescue), see our recent post DIY: Instant Summer Hammock.
Snake Charmer Planter
Above: Transform a plastic plant pot with a length of rope, hot glue, and patience. For more, see An LA Mom-and-Pop: Ostrich Farm in Echo Park.
Wrapped Pendant Light
Above: From blogger Geneva Vanderzeil of A Pair & a Spare, roped-wrapped Mason jars cast a golden glow. See more at DIY Project: Rope-Wrapped Mason Jar Lights.
Recycled Tire Ottoman
Above: Is this the ultimate eco-friendly way to recycle an old tire? Wrap it in rope to turn it into an ottoman. For step-by-step instructions, see Casa.
$10 Towel Bar
Above: A knotted rope towel bar by On My Honor costs less than $10 and takes almost no time to make. For details, see DIY: An Instant $10 Towel Bar.
DIY Camp Cot
Above: In addition to the rope, you'll also need a drill and 4-by-4 lengths of lumber to make a DIY Camp Cot by Nox Lady.
Basketweave Vase
Above: If you can braid hair, you can braid a rope vase. For step-by-step instructions, see Style Me Pretty.
Rope Doorstop
Above: From Rutland Country Designs, a DIY woven rope doorstop. See more at Rutland Country Designs.
Woven Rope Doormat
Above: Erin simplifies the wrapped rope doormat.
Above: Follow Erin's step-by-step instructions in DIY: Woven Rope Doormat.
Learning the ropes? For more ideas, see:
- 10 Favorites: Rope Decor on Remodelista.
- High/Low: Rope Lighting on Remodelista.
- And browse more Rope Decor in our archives.
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