From that first little league softball game to that spiral kick down the football field that gives so many of us true devotion to the love of the game. A sport not only builds character, but by participating you become part of a team. We all have different attributes and interests that make each person unique. Our environment should be part of us and help to proudly show our personality. Since sports consume a large part of our lives, it would be natural to want to show our pride to others.
A new interior decorating idea that has become very popular is the use of vinyl wall decals. Fortunately, for sports enthusiasts there are numerous sports wall graphics, literally everything from skateboarding to rock climbing. They are made of a tear resistant adhesive vinyl and have UV treatment. This means that they will not fade even if they are in constant direct sunlight. Simply apply these to any smooth surface by peeling and sticking.
Home wall decorating doesn’t get much easier than this technique. Sports wall graphics are cut-out, removable, repositionable, reusable, and leave no sticky residue.
You can display your sports wall graphics on any wall and in any room in the house. You tend to see this design in bedrooms, family rooms, garages, and most dorm rooms. This trend has gripped apartment dwellers as well. For renters who can’t paint, this is a great option to wake up those boring walls. Since it won’t leave marks or damage on your walls, you can still decorate with peace of mind and get your deposit back when you move out.
These stickers come in all sizes, shapes, and colors. You can buy complete kits ready to go or you can choose to create your own design. With new technology, you can take a photo and print it directly onto the vinyl. For example, I made a 4′ x 4′ graphic of my son with his soccer team and it became the focal point of the wall. You could say that my star is now the star of the wall! Surrounding his image are smaller images of professionals and their stats. This was all my son’s idea and because of that, his room is really his own haven. He can’t wait to bring his friends to his room and listen to his comments when they see his creation.
Giving gifts seems to be getting harder no matter who the recipient is. This example can blow your imagination. For my nephews high school graduation gift, I put together sports wall graphics for their new dorm room for college. He was a big fan of his hometown soccer league in his area. He also had a black belt in karate. Without his knowledge, I was able to capture him in a competition and had a sports graphics mural made from that snapshot.
To his astonishment it also had all the faces of all the footballers. When I came to visit him on a family weekend, I was the one who was amazed to see the piece of art that she had created with my gift. When you entered his domain you had the feeling of being involved in the world of sports. It was an incredible feeling.
Try this inexpensive technique that promotes drama, intrigue, fun, and conversation based on your sporting interests. Add or remove from your design. One thing is for sure, you will never get bored. Open your mind and get to work before the next season starts. Stand up and cheer on your favorite team!