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Those of us who love football know that team allegiances run deep. A natural consequence of our adoration for our favourite teams is ensuring our homes reflect our favourite squads, but if you’re not quite sure how to bring your team into your personal dugout, here are some ways to tastefully decorate your home and express your love of the sport.
Player merchandise
We all have a player we admire, so why not show your adoration by putting their number centre stage in your home? Get yourself a branded football shirt, pop it in a frame and give it that collector’s item look as you hang it up in your study, living room, or bedroom. You could even consider getting a vinyl figurine of your favourite player and place it on your mantlepiece or bedside table.
Artificial grass
If you love playing the beautiful game as much as watching it, why not install your own football pitch outside? Perfect for kicking the ball around and offering less upkeep than a lawn, artificial grass is always a go-er, but if you’re short on space, you could even consider carpeting your floors in the stuff. Extra points for painting on some line markings!
Football pitch rugs
Great for rolling out a grand welcome to friends and family on game night, a football pitch rug is also the perfect choice for fans who have to contend with other halves who might not be as into football as they are! Simply get it out of the closet and unfurl whenever you want to get a taste of the beautiful game, hiding it away afterwards – until the next fixture!
Colour schemes
If your team has a particular colour scheme that’s easily recognised, then you already have the necessary elements for a personalised gaming room, man cave, or kids’ bedroom. If the colour is too much for one room (Chelsea, fine, Fluminense, not so much), there are plenty of ways to still use the colours. Tone them down, paint the constituent colours on separate walls in blocks, or confine their use to a statement wall.
Wall stickers
If you or your kids are into football, wall stickers are a quick and inexpensive way to show how much you love the beautiful game. There are loads to choose from, such as classic black football outlines to bright, colourful, and design-forward player vinyls that take up a whole wall!
If you’re a lover of football, then decorating your house is the next best step after supporting your team in the stands. By following some of the tips above, you can easily incorporate your passion for the game subtly within your home.