How To Use Decorative Oars

Decorative oars have all the essential elements of a traditional oar and capture the maritime feel. They can be used very effectively in creating a nautical or coastal theme. We'll give you tips on how to select and position your oars for greater appeal to achieve the desired look. We recommend using wooden decorative oars or the ones with signal flag blades for theme decor.

When selecting an oar, choose one with a tip color that will work well with the designated setting or the room'scolor scheme. We recommend placing your oar on a wall at door level in a horizontal position, making sure it is straight as if you were hanging a picture. For greater impact, use a pair of oars and position the second approximately twelve inches below or above the first, with the tip facing the opposite direction from the first, creating a parallel format.

Another option is to place the pair in a slightly diagonal positon in a parallel format with the tips facing upward in the same direction; this diagonal arrangement offers a more casual look. In case you're wondering, yes the two oars can be placed on two different walls opposite each other (if the walls are not too far apart) with one oar on each wall facing one another.

Some decorative oars have hooks and are designed to hang garment, hats or other items. These are not normally placed in a parallel position and not necessarily arranged in pairs but are rather conveniently placed horizontally or diagonally at arms' reach for convenience based on how they will be utilized.

Now for the oars used as a coat stand; these are great, the coat stand is usually made up of three oars that stand on the floor, forming a triangle at the base and are joined at the top where the oar handles are covered together with a nicely polished metal with coat hooks all around it. The oar coat stand adds interest to a room decor.