Monday, September 9, 2013

Rope Covered Chain

Hello everyone!

Hope you all had a nice weekend.  We had some pretty hot weather, but at least it was sunny.  

During an outside cleaning project, that my husband and I were doing, I stumbled across some rope that my older son had and said he wasn't using.  He gave it to me.  My head started spinning with ideas on how I could use this rope.  

Then, the light bulb went off and I knew just what I was going to do with it.

Here was my inspiration...........


See that huge rope used to hang that light fixture?  Wait, there's more!



Look at these.



So, you see where I'm going with this, right?

I took this rope (much longer than this piece)......



And turned it into this...........


All I did was wrap the rope tightly together around the existing chain.  And voila!  I secured it at the bottom and top with tie wraps.  


I love the texture and thickness it adds to the chain.  It also mimics the texture of burlap and sea grass which I really like.


It doesn't show up too well in this photo, but this gives you a sense of the overall feeling in the room now.


Even though this light fixture had to be re-positioned over the table, I still like it.  I just wrapped the rope around the straight part of the hanging chain.  I tried wrapping it around the draped part too, but it didn't look good.


If I ever want to remove it, it will be simple.  This is not permanent.

So, are you a fan of rope on light fixtures?  If you like rustic, I think it's pretty neat!

Inspiration pics can be found HERE

Thanks for stopping by!

~ Kelly ~

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40 comments:

  1. Lisa @ Texas DecorSeptember 9, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    I love it, Kelly! I've always liked that look. You did a wonderful job! Love the white pitcher with the flowers on your table too. :)

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  2. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsSeptember 9, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    Looks very cool Kelly!

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  3. DeseraeSeptember 9, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    What a clever idea....it looks fabulous! I like that it is removable too in case you tire of it or want to use the rope for something else :o)
    ~Des

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  4. Jane@Bluebird1959September 9, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    Great idea Kelly - lovin' the look. I agree with just wrapping the straight part, it looks fabulous. The added texture is sensational! Jane

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  5. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleSeptember 9, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    Well, aren't you the smartest? I love that.

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  6. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageSeptember 9, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    Love it! It looks great!

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  7. UnknownSeptember 9, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    What great texture you have added. Luv the look!
    Hugs, Gee

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  8. Debra@CommonGroundSeptember 9, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    what a fun look, it really adds some great texture to the room! love it!

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  9. AntiqueChaseSeptember 9, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    so pretty and I love that your son gave it to you!

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  10. pballardSeptember 9, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    I love your kitchen so bright and white. Love the rope you added also. Thanks for inspiring us all.

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  11. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeSeptember 9, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    I absolutely love it, this is amazing and you are so clever. It definitley makes the light look so chic and super expensive too. Thanks for the info and tutorial. I would love for you to link up to my Inspire Me party this afternoon. www.astrollthrulife.net. Hugs, Marty

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  12. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo ShoesSeptember 9, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    I love the way it looks in your kitchen! I would never have thought of it! It's great!

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  13. OliveSeptember 9, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    Hi Kelly, it looks great up there. I like that rustic look and it cost you nothing. thanks so much for your sweet comment about CC. xo, olive

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  14. Patty RumakerSeptember 9, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    It looks fabulous, and I love the mixture of the actual chain and the rope combined.
    Thanks, Patty at Home and Lifestyle Design

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  15. Brenda PruittSeptember 9, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    I do like it! It gives it such wonderful texture, and I'm all about texture!
    Brenda

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  16. JunkchiccottageSeptember 9, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    Kelly,
    This is great. I love what you did. The light fixture looks awesome.
    Kris

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  17. AndreaSeptember 9, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    Love it!

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  18. chateau chicSeptember 9, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    You did a great job adding the rope around the chain and it looks good with your decor.
    Mary Alice

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  19. Robin JohnsonSeptember 9, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    I'm a fan now! What a great look. I had never seen that before but now I have a feeling I'm going to want to try it soon, very soon. Thanks

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  20. RonSeptember 9, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    Kelly, I LOVE it. It looks so good. Very creative.

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  21. Michele M./ Finch RestSeptember 9, 2013 at 10:06 PM

    Clever- looks great!!

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  22. ℳartina @ Northern NestingSeptember 9, 2013 at 10:33 PM

    Awesome idea...I love it!!

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  23. Daniela @Frugal Aint CheapSeptember 9, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    I have a floor lamp (inexpensive from maybe Target I think) that I have wrapped with rope (thinner than yours), the metal part. That was before my blogging days...I still have it in our living room. I definitely love the texture it add.

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  24. LindaSeptember 9, 2013 at 11:06 PM

    I have known from Day 1 of your blog that you are one clever gal!!! You continue to astound and amaze me! You also INSPIRE me!

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  25. cynthia lee designsSeptember 10, 2013 at 12:39 AM

    Love it! It looks great!
    ~Cindy

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  26. BlissSeptember 10, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    This is a great idea for updating my breakfast nook brass fixture. Pinning.

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  27. On a Wing and a PrayerSeptember 10, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    What a wonderful, fun idea! Now I have some thinking to do!!!!

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  28. This N ThatSeptember 10, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    Great look Kelly..Love the wall in the first picture..

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  29. StaceySeptember 10, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    That looks very cool and industrial.

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  30. bjSeptember 10, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    this is waaay cool and now I want some rope...:)

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  31. Christine at Little BragsSeptember 10, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    you have the best ideas Kelly...I love it!!!

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  32. 20 North OraSeptember 10, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    How rustic and textural that is. Great idea.

    I am your newest follower.

    Judy

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  33. Meg@OliverandRustSeptember 10, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    this is my first time to your blog. love the light fixture. off to see more. here from savvy southern style.

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  34. must love junkSeptember 10, 2013 at 10:51 PM

    What a great detail!! Love how it turned out :)
    Susan

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  35. Amy@HomeRemediesRXSeptember 11, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    Great way to recycle an unused item... And it looks fabulous! Very clever...

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  36. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsSeptember 13, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    Oh wow...I love it Kelly...what a great idea...I love the juxtaposition of the rope and the elegance of the furniture in the image...and love, love yours in the kitchen...great job Kelly!

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  37. SandySeptember 16, 2013 at 2:16 AM

    What a great idea! Yes, I am a fan of the rope. I love adding texture to a room and this does it perfectly. You're right, it adds a little bit of rustic texture to the mix. You do come up with some great ideas.

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  38. An Oasis in the DesertSeptember 16, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    Great look, Kelly!

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  39. Becca BertottiSeptember 18, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    What a clever idea, Kelly! I love the texture it adds to your beautiful breakfast area!

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  40. Vickie @ Ranger 911September 18, 2013 at 7:55 PM

    Just saw this featured on WOW and I love it!

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Thanks for letting me know you visited today. Kelly