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Set Rooms Racing With Olympic-Style Sports Decor
Bring the rush of the 2012 summer Olympics home by being a proud sponsor of sports equipment and artwork display
I'm a freelance writer and design enthusiast who believes the best design is collected, not decorated, and that homes should always be as comfortable and functional as they are chic. In addition to writing for Houzz, I work as the Head Copywriter for Layla Grayce and Zinc Door.
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It's easy to catch sports fever with the London Olympics right around the corner. Pay tribute to your favorite sports and teams with a quick adjustment to your home decor. From vintage team posters to antique equipment to oversize photographs, it's easy to integrate sports-related accessories into a variety of home styles.
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Vintage sports posters are full of personality and color, and they complement a variety of interior styles. Plus, if you look in the right places — like flea markets or eBay — you can find them at incredibly affordable prices.
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Vintage framed team photos are another way to incorporate that retro sports vibe into your home. If you dig around in the family attic, you may even be able to find a great shot that includes a relative. Add these photos to a more contemporary living space for an eclectic look.
| If you’re looking for a more modern application of your vintage photos, consider something like this oversize example. Blending history with contemporary appeal is a great strategy for today’s interior styles. |
Photographs and typical posters aren’t the only thing that can dress the walls. This wallpaper includes photos, illustrations and stats about Chicago’s Wrigley Field.
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This wallpaper features tiny tennis rackets and balls. With such a small repeat, this playful wallpaper begs you to take a second glance for you to realize what it’s composed of.
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| It’s time to pull that old sports equipment out of the garage and see it in a new light — these pieces can add patina and warmth to a home. If you have a horizontal space on the wall you’re trying desperately to fill, consider hanging lengthy pieces of sporting equipment, like these oars. |
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Baseball bats are another great solution for a horizontal space. Even in this modern office, displayed baseball bats take on an unexpected air of sophistication.
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If you love to surf but can only get to the beach every so often, remind yourself of that passion by displaying your surfboard in your bedroom, instead of hiding it in storage.
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The sculptural, wooden shape of antique tennis racquets adds a warm appeal to rooms, while the strings lend a textural dimension and make them easy to hang. Three antique tennis racquets above this boy’s bed provides a unique vintage complement to the classic space.
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| If posters aren’t up your alley, look for interesting sports-related artwork. This simple painting of a baseball is eye catching and very different from typical sports art. |
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| Sports apparel becomes instant art with the addition of a simple frame. This collection of framed vintage swimsuits is unexpected and feminine. |
Even your mudroom can benefit from chic sports accessories. Instead of cubbies, outfit it with vintage lockers for a supercool look your kids will love.
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Sporty Looks Hit a Home Run
Baseball Decor Steps Up to the Plate
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Sporty Looks Hit a Home Run
Baseball Decor Steps Up to the Plate
Ideabook updated on July 1, 2012.
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