Even though I had planned to hang my Wooden Oars that I found at a local antique store on a wall, I'm happy Where They Are Now, leaning in a corner..., but there are some stylish and interesting ways to use oars for nautical decor, including giving oars a new function and a tip on how to hang them. Please click on images to go to the source.
Hanging an Oar: This is how Chris @ Just Beachy did it.
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16 comments:
Ooh is there something wrong with your blog or is it my computer? Your header and this post was halfway down the page, the top part was blank.
I like the way you have left your oars, it has a casual, unstudied air to it that looks great.
Seems like your blog is ok. It looked ok when I came over. Anyway, love the oars. I have snow shoes above my bed from my B that he had from his childhood home in alaska. I also have used my lacrosse sticks for decoration. They are not exactly nautical but for some reason they still look kinda beachy to me. Maybe it is the wood.
Oh my. I think you've just given me a great idea: using one of our wooden oars as a railing!
Not just because I like you (smile :-)...but I really love your oars just leaning in the corner. Yours looks great! I also like the railing a whole lot. Perfectly coastal!
The oar as a rail is a neat idea! I just saw an oar in an antique store yesterday and I may just have to go back to get it now. Thanks for the idea!
Please recommend the best mounting harware or hooks to hang these oars. I have beach home with wood panels. Thanks
Best mounting hardware for oars?
There are so many different ways to hang oars. I figure the easiest would be to use curtain rod brackets if you hang them horizontal. Or I'd go to the local hardware store and see what I could use. My oars are leaning in the corner, so I can't recommend any specific hardware. I hope this helps a little -thanks for your visit!
I stumbled onto your blog and love this compilation of photos of decoratively displayed oars. I have an art installation above my fireplace I'd like to share with you . . . how do I do that? May I email a photo?
Regarding Art Installation:
Yes, I'd love that! You can email me pictures to this address:
completelycoastal@cox.net
You are such an inspiration when it comes to creativity. Great post too,Love it!
Does anyone have any ideas on how to hang them vertically? My Sailor husband's last unit made him an oar with his ribbons and warfare devices and I'd like to display it, but they are all vertical. I could lean it in the corner but I have 3 very curious children who could get the better of it. Thank you!
Regarding hanging oars vertically:
Go to my more recent post Here, then click on the oar with the number on it, it is hung vertically!
I just found your blog and love the ideas you showed for using oars for decorative purposes. My husband and I recently purchased some really great oars that we'd like to hang criss cross over our fireplace (engineered stone front). Do you have any suggestions on how to do this since they won't hang flush on the wall? The outside oar will stand away from the wall, so any suggestions would be appreciated.
loridowty@comcast.net
Regarding hanging oars in a cross:
It seems you want to hang your oars exactly like the ones in the picture with the life saver! You are right, they will not hang flush on the wall..., I've never hung mine, and that picture unfortunately doesn't show..., they might have been attached onto the wall like the oar shown right bellow that picture. I'm sorry I can't be of more help..., someone at a hardware store might be able to help you though. Thanks for stopping by!
I love all the different pictures of oars that you have - just so clever. thanks for your post.
Where can I find an inexpensive oar to hang? The ones I've found on the web are all over $65!
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