Earlier this spring, Jack and I had the pleasure of staying at the Commodore Hotel in Astoria, Oregon.
(top photo by me, bottom from their site)
We liked the use of rope in their streamlined nautical decor.
Some other clever uses:
Rope mirror and door stop from Haus Interiors (love the navy in particular).
Hanging rope light at Wisteria. You could adapt this look with your own jute rope and barn light.
Rope banisters from UK company Stair Ropes (via Remodelista).
Coiled rope deck mat. And Martha shows you how to make your own. I'm going to give this a try.