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Decorating With Lobster Rope Mats

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It is worth it to spend a bit of extra time shopping for a doormat since it is not something you likely purchase often. Once you have bought it you are going to be looking at it for a very long time so make sure you get one that compliments your décor, is hardy and that you like it!

A doormat is not JUST a doormat. TI is the outdoor house décor that showcases the entrance to your home. It is iconic of the welcome that you give people before they set foot in your dwelling and symbolizes nothing less than a statement about your personality and how you live.

For the ultimate in both contemporary and rustic chic and also the ultimate in being ecologically correct consider a door mat made out of recycled Maine lobster float rope. This light hairy durable rope is perfect for catching dirt and grime so it does not get tracked inside.

The original purpose of the rope that is used to make lobster rope doormats was to tether lobster traps together. The reason there is so much lobster rope d that must be recycled somehow is because fishermen have now changed to the much heavier sink-rope. Sink rope is preferable because it does not trap whales and other marine life during lobster catches. That is why the reclaimed float rope is now being rewoven into beautiful mats.

Each lobster rope mat is unique. They are not dyed after they are recycled even though they appear to be so artistic. Each fisherman has his own rope color so his catch is not confused with his colleagues. The raw ropes come in all shades of green, aqua, yellow, blue, orange and are woven together and sold under various general color schemes – you name the color and you are likely to find it sold as a lobster mat.

Lobster mats come in all shapes in sizes from the almost doily shaped front door mat that is only about 18 to thirty inches to the very large porch mat that is 24 inches to 36 inches. You can choose mats in colors that accent your personal style. In fact the right mat can even help you define how to decorate a porch.

For instance if you have one of those ocean-side houses that is painted a sea foam color you will like this doormat in light green or blue. Brilliant dark blue and creamy yellow white suit homes with a nautical theme. Lazy faded yellow, seafoam or hydrangea colors suit cottage porches.

How to Decorate A School Locker

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Not all schools allow you to decorate your locker. However if you do it can be an artistic way of expressing your personality. Decorating lockers is common place in most schools. Still you should check to make sure it is okay with your high school administration. You don’t want to be expelled just for putting decorative stickers where they don’t belong on school property!

How you fix decorations to your locker might depend on what type of materials it is made from. Lockers are not standardized. Lockers are created from different materials including steel, iron, plastic and wood. Whatever you choose, you should try and keep it neat and clean. Keep in mind you may not be able to use certain kinds of fixing materials like glue or nails when you decorate your locker.

Before you decorate consider the size of the locker and how much space you have available to personalize it. Note that some schools may only allow you to decorate the inside of the locker.

To express yourself the best, choose a specific theme. You can chose movies, music, mice, books, Hello Kitty, hockey, horses, baseball or whatever turns your crank. You can also do this in your favorite color. You can get really creative and use posters, photos, fridge magnets, mirrors, ribbons, fabric, acrylic paint and crepe paper. Glitter spray and metallic markers can also help to create designs that liven up a dull looking locker.

If you are going to use stickers make sure they can easily be removed later because some schools might require that you have it all scraped off.

You can also fix a mirror or a cork board to your locker. That way you can glue shells, feathers, stones or fake jewels to it.

The inside of your locker can be lined with paper or cork board as well. You can also use a nice wrapping paper or mylar stick on paper. You can also change the paper to suit your mood. For instance in the winter you could have locker paper with snowmen on it.

Inside your locker you can collect art, posters and photographs of whatever you like including favorite pets, musicians, movie stars or sports heroes.

You can also maximize the space in your locker so it is decorative, yet practical. Consider using shelving, magnetic attachments for mirrors, clocks, hooks and pencil cups to update the look of your locker. You can even go to IKEA and get shoe bag hangers and other storage devices.