I Spy: Surfboards
Prop Up a Board for Instant Surfside Chic
Houzz Contributor. Hi There! I currently live in a 1920s cottage in Atlanta that I'll describe as "collected."
I got into design via Landscape Architecture, which I studied at the University of Virginia. I've been writing about design online for quite a few years over at Hatch: The Design Public Blog.
Houzz Contributor. Hi There! I currently live in a 1920s cottage in Atlanta... More »
Surfboards can be rather big, bulky and damp. This makes shoving them into a closet a challenge. Everything I know about surfing I know from Point Break, Blue Crush, and The Bradys Go To Hawaii, so I promise not to pretend to understand the sport or the lingo. However, Houzz surfers are realizing they may as well turn this storage challenge into a design opportunity, showing off their surfboards in all kinds of spots inside and outside the home. Here are some favorites:
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| The boards leaning against this drive-through (down to the main house) garage give visitors a hint about what they'll see on the rest of the property.
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| This home clearly has very little clutter, so you know the surfboards have passed the acceptability test for decor and are very important to the owners. |
Outdoor showers are great spots for propping up surfboards.
Surfers, I have no clue. Is your board supposed to take a shower after a dip in the ocean?
This board's style matches the room's decor. The million-dollar question is which came first, the surfboard or the paint and sofa fabric choices?
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| This ebony and ivory board adds an eclectic element that makes this room just a little more casual. |
A vintage boards adds tropical charm to this relaxing living room.
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| A (very) long board inspired this unique poolside bench. |
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| This beautiful wooden coffee table resembles a surfboard on a stand and adds two types of wood to the material palette. |
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| Charles and Ray Eames' iconic 1951 Elliptical Table is often referred to as "The Surfboard Table." Its playful shape surely must have been inspired by a board.
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Ideabook published on June 22, 2011.
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Love the surfboard-esque coffee tables!