These creative oar wall rack ideas put oars to good use -to hold coats, towels, even picture frames.
Three Painted Oars with hooks that make for a whimsical beach rack by the door. By interior decorator Cynthia Weber.
Pottery Barn had several oar wall racks in their store at one point. They are great inspiration pieces. I'm loving the elegant hooks. They really dress up the oar nicely.
Oar rack at Sarah's Beach Cottage. The oar is white washed to fit the casual beach cottage style.
Painted Art Oar as a towel rack in the bathroom. Original source no longer available.
Another oar wall rack idea from Pottery Barn. Delicate hooks are attached behind the oar.
An oar rack that hangs off the wall in an Australian bungalow, via Real Living Mag.
This idea was featured on Outdoor Summer Decor. Via Better Homes and Gardens. Oars are used to create a mini gallery. Simply crew hooks into oar paddles to hold picture frames. For more decorating ideas with oars, click here. You'll find lots of decorative and functional uses.