Indoor Drying Rack

Finally put together a concept I had back before the house was done: the indoor drying rack by the fireplace. Check out the towel hanging near the ceiling.

It's a long redwood bar on a simple rope and loop structure that keeps it up out of the way and yet easy to get at. Below is the rope drawstring which stores behind the pillar:

 Looking up at it when standing underneath, you can see the bar only if you're looking for it. (and there's nothing hanging on it)

 and it drops down really easily for hanging stuff... which can be draped over it or hung on a hanger, and then hauled back up to the ceiling, where it's warmer, and out of the way!