Creative Rope Recycling: 10 Useful Ideas

Old ropes, usually used to tie objects or packages, are often made of natural materials, such as hemp, cotton, jute, and sisal. Why waste them? With a touch of creative recycling, old ropes can become decorative items, such as baskets, chairs, poufs, and even small rugs; or even bags and necklaces.

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Trash can

How about starting with a DIY rope basket ? Start by braiding it to form the base and continue in a circular pattern until you reach the desired height. Once finished, decorate it as desired with a message, which you can also make with an old shoelace and a few pom poms.

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Chair

If you have an old chair at home that you'd like to renovate, why not reupholster it in rope? It'll take on a whole new look, and give you the chance to show off a piece of furniture in your home that rivals those from more famous brands.

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Key holder

Making a rope keychain like the one you see above is a breeze. Get some colored rope, a metal key ring, and some end caps, and you'll be ready to assemble in less than 5 minutes.

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Pouf

Using an old cushion or tire , you can make a pouf like this. Simple, comfortable, and practical to make. Decorate with rope in just a few steps. Use it in the living room to create a truly cozy corner.

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Carpet

By expertly braiding the rope, you can also create a beautiful rug for your home from scratch. Place it at the front door, on the landing, or even in the bathroom, right in front of the shower.

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Bag

In the " I'm so passionate about covering things with rope " series, how about giving this bag a try ? If you have a damaged fabric or faux leather bag, you could simply cover it by gluing neat strands of rope over it.

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Necklace

One of the simplest creative rope recycling ideas you can try is to transform it into a trendy necklace like this one. What you'll need? About 30 cm of rope and a clear plastic ball in the same color. Although you could customize it endlessly.

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Chandelier

To create a rope chandelier —very trendy these days—get a branch and some light bulbs. Wrap the rope around the branch to create the desired shape, then insert the sockets to which the light bulbs are connected. Make sure everything is securely fastened and hang your DIY chandelier.

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Glasses

How to decorate a vase with rope ? Simply glue the rope you have on hand all around it. If you have more than one type at home, even better; it will make this useful accessory for your plants more refined.

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Lamp

The last of our suggested rope creations is this lamp , which you can also recycle from a glass bottle and an old lampshade. It doesn't get much better than this!

What to do with old ropes used for tying