A selection of creative oar decorating ideas.
Decorating with Oars is a fun and dimensional way to bring home the nautical theme. And oars can be pretty functional too. From oar racks to curtain rods to handrails. People are finding creative uses for oars, be it antique oars or whimsical oar paddles. The most popular way of decorating with wooden oars is to use them as wall decor. A single oar mounted on the wall, or a few oars arranged together in various ways. Crossing oars is commonly seen also. Oar decor above sofa idea via Coastal Living (source no longer available).
Crossed oars wall decor idea in a Pottery Barn Living Room.
Oars accentuate windows, similar to a valance.
Great idea. An Oar as a Curtain Rod.
Oar decor above the bed in a Coastal Beach Villa.
Or how about sleeping with oars? Click link for 8 stylish examples. Here a casual display above the headboard. The space above the headboard is ideal for oars.
Decorating with oars can be as creative as you want it to be, finding spots that one would not normally use to display anything.
Oars are repurposed into towel rods in a cottage, featured at Cafe Chatelaine.
The space above the fireplace is a great place for oar decor. Via Coastal Living.
Adding interest to a baluster with an oar. Spotted here.
Beautiful functional oar decor with an oar wall rack. Seen in a Beach Cottage. The white washed look is perfect for an airy beach cottage design.
Oar handrails with a bend. Seen at Sunset.
And an oar handrail for an outdoor staircase. Oar decor idea from Coastal Living.
How to Hang Oar Paddles Like a Pro
Decorative oars can be mounted on the wall in different ways. Sleek and chic without any visible hardware or with exposed hardware. Those are the 2 most popular ways to hang wall oars.
An oar as a stair railing, seen in a coastal cottage at Country Living.
All these oar and paddle decor ideas are very doable and will add nautical seafaring charm to your home. Oar decor works for any interior style, be it rustic cottage or modern coastal.
