Nautical decor is perfect for summer no matter where in the world that you live. You can use rope to make nautical decor in just minutes from any item that you my have around your home. I have a few examples for you below of how a touch of rope can add a beach feel to any item. These items are just examples and this technique can be used to transform any object.
Note that some links in this post may be affiliate links which means you do not pay any more but a portion of your purchase will go to support this site. Start be gathering objects around your home that may need a face lift. Check that pile that you have intended to donate or sell at your next yard sale. You might just find something that you can transform into gorgeous nautical decor.
Then just break out a variety of twine and rope plus your trusty hot glue gun. On the frame shown above, we just added a few strips of jute twine around the outside using hot glue. It gives the frame a little something special and makes it perfect for a beach picture. You can paint any frame white then add on rope for the same effect.
We went with a heavier rope on our next item. This is a plain, clear glass vase that you can pick up at the dollar store or even a second hand store Start at the bottom and work the rope up the entire length of the vase. I just used hot glue to secure. Add a fun sea shell to the front if desired as well. This nautical decor will look great in your home and you don’t have to tell anyone how easy it was to make!
A beach themed home needs storage as well. Here we took a paper mache box and added rope just around the lid. A simple starfish was added to the top to continue the beach feel of this project. It is amazing what hot glue and a little rope can do to the simplest of objects.
Are you inspired to create your own nautical decor? Grab a variety of rope and start looking at objects around your home in a whole new light.
You can transform just about anything to have a beachy feel with just some rope and your trusty hot glue gun. Let your imagination run wild and add a few objects to your decor this summer. I love a nod to the beach in my home during the summer months. Want more ideas for objects to transform into nautical decor? Check out these 21 nautical rope decor ideas.
You can also click here to see how to make the great lighthouse shown below for your garden.
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[email protected] Stroll Thru Life says
June 8, 2016 at 10:07 amHow fun, never thought about using rope, but these are all wonderful.
Dara says
June 14, 2016 at 5:04 pmI am doing one of my bathrooms in a nautical theme. I thought about doing something like this..maybe to the trash can or a tissue box. I really like the vase!
Jess says
June 15, 2016 at 10:28 amWow…I love this simple, yet elegant idea! how fun! 🙂
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Camille says
June 15, 2016 at 9:28 pmSuch a great idea to make this summer after going to the beach. I will encourage my kids to collect shells for this. Thanks for sharing.
Emma says
June 17, 2016 at 7:25 amI love it! These remind me of my papa, who loved all things nautical!
Audra @ Renewed Projects says
June 17, 2016 at 9:35 amI love using rope for the nautical effect, too. Just need some patience and time, right? Love your creations, they look wonderful paired together.
JaneEllen says
June 17, 2016 at 11:44 amSo amazing how simple thing like jute string and some rope can smarten up to beach style ordinary objects. Love, love it, you made them all look beachy and quite awesome. Enjoy your blog so much Angie.
Was thinking if only had box lid could hang that up for art as you’ve changed it, use bottom of box for another project. Isn’t imagination a wonderful thing?
Have great weekend Angie.
JaneEllen says
June 17, 2016 at 11:52 amoopsy, sorry, should have said nautical, not beachy. Don’t mind my old brain before coffee.
Angie Holden says
June 17, 2016 at 12:46 pmBeachy or nautical either one! And yes I love how simple this project is!!
Teresa says
June 19, 2016 at 10:26 pmI would love to have a house at the beach and decorate it entirely nautical! I love the look. Thank you for sharing your beautiful creations!
Tanya @ Mom's Small Victories says
June 22, 2016 at 7:44 pmI love how simple this tip is but it really does bring a beachy feel to the decor. Thanks for sharing with Small Victories Sunday Linkup. Pinning to our linkup board and hope you found some great posts to visit this week!
Rachel says
August 18, 2016 at 1:30 pmI love that rope is so versatile and easy to work with. You can use it in a ton of different projects to easily achieve a nautical style. Thanks for sharing the ideas!