luxe for less: rope chandelier

With warmer weather right around the corner (fingers crossed), it's all I can do not to think about what everyone else is thinking about this time of year...the beach!  In my mind, I have decorated (and re-decorated) my pretend cottage by the sea over and over again and one of my must-haves is a fabulous rope chandelier!  Last summer, you might remember this post, in which I listed a few gorgeous rope chandeliers, including this beauty from Jamie Young Co.:

I love the lines, the thick jute roping and especially the burlap shades, and then this weekend, while thumbing through the latest spring catalogues from all the big box stores, I saw a pretty close replica from Pottery Barn (right down to the burlap shades!) for less than a third of the price!

I know what you're thinking - something so nautical would only work in a beach or lake house - but, I think rope accents can work in any style decor, especially outdoors on a screened-in or covered porch.  Here are a few examples of how rope chandeliers add warmth, texture and interest to a space:

Thom Filicia via Architectural Digest

Steven Gambrel

Scott Currie via Elle Decor

Heather Chadduck via Southern Living

Martha Stewart

BHG

rope chandeliers

I've been on a quest for a unique chandelier for my breakfast area for some time now.  It's tough because the ceiling is vaulted, so I need something decently sized so it doesn't look silly in all that open space.  I've toyed with the idea of re-wiring a huge lantern, but haven't been able to find one I love and I really want something different and unexpected.  A random search on Pinterest stopped me dead in my tracks when I saw this chandelier wrapped in jute rope by Regina Andrew:

It's a little on the nautical side, I know, and while I try to stay away from kitchy, beachy decor, I kept coming back to this chandelier.  I've posted before about decorating with jute rope - the possibilities are endless - and I love the warmth and texture it brings to a space.  It doesn't look like this is a trend that is going anywhere anytime soon, either.  Check out some of the other rope stunners I found:

This one by Jamie Young Co. would look beautiful in a beach house:

A similar, more affordable option from Pottery Barn:

They both remind me of the one in this eating nook in a kitchen designed by Steven Gambrel:

This tiny one would be perfect in a powder room or a hallway:

Restoration Hardware's got a few beauties, as well. I love this French Empire 6-arm chandelier:

...as well as this Planetarium Chandelier:

What do you think?  Would you hang one in your home?

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!