Rope Furniture

The nautical look of rope furniture definitely has the spirit of summer.

With the dog days of summer nearing an end, I am still hanging on to the spirit of the season.  The nautical look of rope furniture definitely has this same spirit!

Studio Rik Ten Velden
Studio Rik Ten Velden
Luke Lamp Co
Luke Lamp Co
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Christian Astuguevielle

These examples of rope furniture are so beautifully made and well crafted.  Each piece is a work of art.  I love how rope, a simple fiber, is translated into something sculptural for the home.

Teak Warehouse
Teak Warehouse
Lighting from Room
Lighting from Room
Marta Coffee Table from Room
Marta Coffee Table from Room
Jamie Young, Jute Urn
Jamie Young, Jute Urn

I also like how this type of furniture is open to interpretation.  It can be whimsical and quirky, a indication you don’t take things too seriously.  You can use one or two pieces of rope furniture to soften a space, or go full force and use them throughout a room.  It would be fun to combine rope elements with something more formal, playing with that juxtaposition.  So many possibilities!

Made Goods
Made Goods
Gordon Console, One Kings Lane
Gordon Console, One Kings Lane
Palecek
Palecek

 

 

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Coastal Cottage in House Beautiful

While reading this month’s House Beautiful, I fell in love with this sweet little cottage in Provincetown, Massachusetts.

While reading this month’s House Beautiful, I fell in love with this sweet little cottage in Provincetown, Massachusetts.  Designed by Frank Roop, this home is perched directly over the water and features quite a picturesque view.

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The cottage overlooking Captain Jack’s Wharf.
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Designer Frank Roop

The cottage is super small and quaint — size doesn’t matter!  The nautical theme and details throughout the cottage are so pretty and clever.  Although space is limited, with plenty of light and a bright palette, the design doesn’t feel cramped at all.   Roop’s selections of furnishings are proportionate and multi functional to the space and I absolutely love the color palette  -a sea of blue.  The upholstered wall in the bedroom is genius!

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The living room.
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Nautical details on the stair railing.
House Beautiful Coastal Cottage 3
Porthole windows set directly into the kitchen back splash.
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The home office.

To see more photos of the home, visit the House Beautiful website.  You can also read an interview with Frank Roop about this project here.

Photos by James Merrell

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