Football Season Has Arrived!

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Football season has arrived, let the games begin! For the next four months my home will be inundated with sights and sounds of football whistles, crashing helmets, and of course football paraphernalia.

As a coach’s wife, I’m convinced that I receive more than my fair share. From jerseys to trophies and plaques there is hardly any room to display it all without someone mistaking our home for a sports hall of fame.

Resisting the temptation to store everything in a cardboard box, I’ve had to find creative ways to show my support. Many of you Houzz readers have found solutions to this decorating dilemma and provided some great ways to support the home team. There’s nothing like teamwork!

If you have the luxury of space, create a comfortable den to stretch out and watch the game. Decorate surrounding walls and shelves with collectibles from your family’s favorite teams.

Is there an older gamer in your midst? Use antique trophies as flower vases. How’s that for a balance of masculine and feminine?

No matter the sport, little helmets add big style. Integrate your child’s sporting equipment into his room’s decor and maybe less of it will end up on the floor. You know the saying, “”If you can’t beat them, join them.””

Have your treasured sports collectibles framed and hung gallery-style. The archived pieces make a proud display and are preserved for many generations to come.

For a less expensive option, frame a jersey yourself using a frame from a mass retailer. This gives you the flexibility to switch from football to basketball immediately after the Super Bowl.

Show support for your budding athlete in a big way. Paint a wall with chalkboard paint (it now comes in colors!) and help them to map out their winning strategy.

Tiny tokens of appreciation are the easiest to blend into your decor. This silver helmet is a lovely accent among a pair of floating shelves. Need a change? Use this statuette as a paperweight or a bookend.

This may be the best example of compromise I’ve ever seen. A formal room instantly becomes a overflow space to watch the big game. Unsuspecting guests receive a pleasant surprise when a full-sized television lowers from the ceiling and retracts when the party is over.

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Football Season Has Arrived!