The texture and rusticity that rope brings to an interior décor are so simple and yet with such a bold impact on the overall design. What’s also great about rope is that it’s so versatile you can use it for all sorts of great projects. With rope you can hang almost anything, from lighting fixtures to artwork and furniture.

byJeltje Janmaat

Get rid of the legs on your table and get more leg room underneath by hanging the table with rope from the ceiling beams. It’s definitely unusual but it has both a practical and an aesthetical side.

by Jean Allsopp

How about a suspended bed? You can use thick rope to hang the bed from the ceiling. This works great with platform beds. It’s basically like sleeping in a large and comfortable hammock.

by Drew Kelly

A more simple but also charming use for rope is if you wish to hang your bathroom mirror with it. Instead of mounting the mirror on the wall, you can hang it from the ceiling wherever you wish.

by Adam Steiner

Here’s another mirror featuring a rope hanging system. The mirror is round and, in combination with the rope, a nautical-themed design is created. Add a few more decorations such as sea stars and shells and it will all come together.

byMike Sinclair

Give your chandelier center stage by hanging it with rope but not from the ceiling but with a pulley system. It will definitely attract attention and you’ll have an interesting conversation subject during dinner.

You can also use rope to make a simple and interesting shelving system. Just take a few wood planks, usually two or three depending on how many shelves you want, drill a hole in each corner and then run rope through and tie knots.

Swing chairs are also charming and you can give yours an even more cozy and comfy look by using rope instead of metal chains to hang it from the ceiling. Because this is a rattan chair, the rope looks even better.

When you think about, you can basically hang any piece of furniture from the ceiling using rope, even the living room sofa. Create a giant and comfortable swing which your guests will love. Works great for the porch or patio as well.

A popular use for rope is for hanging lighting fixtures. These simple pendant lamps gain texture and charm. The rope allows them to keep their modern look while also giving them a casual look.

You can make your own lighting fixture to hang above the kitchen island or above the dining room table. This one, for example, is hanging from the ceiling with rope and was made using a ladder.

byChipper Hatter

This rope towel ring looks so simple and yet it’s so interesting and beautiful. It looks perfect in the bathroom of this breezy beach house but you can also use it in other locations as well.