Super Bowl 50 - Football Decor Ideas

Today is Super Bowl Sunday!  Superbowl 50 between the Denver Broncos  and Carolina Panthers....who are you rooting for?

If you love all things football, today might be a bittersweet day for you but you can embrace your favorite sport year round with these great Football theme room decor ideas.  Here's a few of our winning picks:



Love this accent wall for a boys' room. and of course, the NFL bedding is a perfect touch




This DIY jersey chalkboard is perfect for any future hall of famer.  This works in a bedroom or even a mudroom!






This bean bag chair is perfect for the family room or rec room to watch everyone's favourite game!







This vinyl decal is great and you can personalize it, too!



Dedicate any room in your home to your favourite team.  Try adding some life size wall decals, like the Urlacher ones seen here.  You can even colour match your walls to your favourite team colours


 

Have a favourite conference? Can't ick a team because you just love all things football? Check out these NFL conference bedding collections....you don't have to pick a team!



Now this is a stylish way to add football to your decor.  The gallery wall and  the leather arm chair with football themed pillows this would look great in any space



Want to start the little ones early? This framed football themed art piece is perfect in a nursery or any child's bedroom, you can personalize it too



For something a little more subtle and contemporary, check out this black and white pillow - it says it all!



Ideal for a man cave but could also work outside.  This pub table with stools dedicated to your favourite team



Recycle old jerseys, your kids jerseys and any other football (or sports related) shirts into pillow slipcovers




Another cool and contemporary way to add some sport theme items into your space, with this football chalkboard play art piece



Cute for a boys' room, football inspired personalized letters.  You could easily spell out the family name and use it in the family room or rec room



DIY headboard,  a fun project during the off season....



Another fun DIY project with a football theme, great idea to update old ceiling fans





 Another beautiful and subtle football themed art piece, could work in a nursery, an office, living room, family room or man cave.  This would look great in a gallery wall





 The ultimate Football man cave.  You've got everything you need (and more) all the TVs, lots of seating, a pool table for in between games, jerseys and more collectibles.  The ideal super bowl party spot!

Better Basement - ideas for your basement reno

Many of us purchase homes with unfinished basements.  The unfinished basement is like a big, blank canvas! It's a great option for anyone who needs more space.  Space for storage, working, entertaining and more....If you have purchased a home with unfinished basement, it can be overwhelming - where to start  What to do?  so many possibilities..... Take inspiration from these inventive basement decorating ideas

 

 Love to entertain?

Have you considered a small kitchen or bar in the basement?

Turn an unused area of your basement into a kitchenette-slash-bar for an alternative spot to entertain guests. Blogger Alex of Northstory created a welcoming, vintage vibe with an antique wall clock, wooden crates, and pipe shelving.  This is a great idea if you plan on having a pool table or theater space.



Laundry room in the basement?
Basement laundry rooms are very common and often they have a creepy look to them.  Think about creating a bright laundry space with lots of light, painted walls and a cozy carpet.



 Got kids?
The basement is a great escape for them (you, too).  So think about creating a kids area in the basement.  I love the idea of a huge chalkboard wall.  I did this in my basement and it is always used.  So easy to do, too! Plus, educational posters on the wall and a table and chairs for crafts, lego and more....






Work it!
 Get Your Tools Organized
This DIY tool caddy by Mom 4 Real, built out of pegboard, is great for storage. Plus it's convenient: It can roll wherever you need it to go.




Additional income?
 Depending on the zoning of your property you may be able to have an income suite in your basement.  That rent could go towards your mortgage and make life a bit easier




 Before


 After

Main floor getting crowded?
why not try a Functional Family Room?
Depending on the style of home you have, you may not have a main level family room (we see this a lot in older homes).  So create a functional family room space in the basement.  Something for everyone to enjoy.  This is also great for families that don't want a TV on the main floor. 



Selling soon?
If you are looking at selling your current home soon think about updating the basement with a stylish makeover so it looks and feels more like a part of the home and not an after thought




 Before - wall to wall carpet and basic beige walls



 After - a true stylish family oasis for everyone to enjoy.  Updated flooring (wood grain tile) and a more current paint colour on the walls (in soft grey) plus the home staging makes this space look like a part of the home and lifestyle.

Get Organized!
with an ever changing climate, kids and activities - we need storage.  Think about carefully planning your storage space to keep the area organized.



 Have a walk-out?
some basements have walk outs, why not turn that into a mud room area? If you have kids, the mud room is perfect for coats, boots, back packs and more....plus if you also have baement laundry this will make a lot more sense....