BEFORE AND AFTER: SPORTS ROOM
One of the best parts of this process of getting our place finished is finally getting rid of a lot of clutter and junk that we had been accumulating that we really never use. We do have a storage locker in our basement so we’ve been using that to store mostly seasonal items, such as our camping gear. It really makes a big difference in terms of space in our apartment!
We finally finished off the “Sports Room”. Really the easiest way to show the change is to show before and after pictures. Here is the “before”. Previously, as you can see, this room was basically a catch-all for our gear. 3 surfboards, 4 snowboards, 2 sets of wetsuit gear, 2 sets of snowboarding gear, 2 sets of ice hockey gear, 2 sets of golf clubs, plus camping gear and miscellaneous items. Phew! It was a lot of stuff to cram into one room.
And here is the “after” photo! We really wanted the room to feel more like a fun, bright place where we could show off some of our gear but also be functional in terms of storing everything.
That’s when we came up with the idea of mounting our gear to the walls. When we originally measured out the surfboards, we realized that Allan’s longboard was WAY too big for the walls. Then we noticed that there was a strip of wall that actually went above the door… and bingo, the surfboards all fit on the far wall.
We mounted the surfboards using handmade wooden racks made by Hawaiian Gun Racks. They’ve got some padded material on top to keep them from denting the boards, and also a dowel on the end to prevent them from slipping off just in case. They really are both beautiful and sturdy.
We also mounted the snowboards to the other wall. Mounting everything to the walls really freed up a ton of space, and also I think it looks pretty neat. We installed a cabinet to the wall as well, and put all our books and DVDs in there to save space from the living room. We also are using it to hold some of our snowboard gear such as boots and goggles. It’s also a great place to display some photos of some of our adventures.
From left to right… 2010 Men’s Burton Supermodel, 2007 Women’s Burton Feelgood, 2010 Women’s Burton Malolo… Boots: 2009 Burton Men’s Serow Japanese Exclusive Model, 2010 Burton Women’s Supreme Boots
The snowboards were mounted using HangtimeUSA wall mounts. They are plastic mounts that basically hold to the width of the board, so they are easy to pull in and out of the clips. They can also be mounted diagonally. We were really impressed by how sturdy they were, and the mounting hardware that came with them was awesome.
We fit a couple more things into the room like my golf clubs and the skim boards, but most of our gear is still tucked away in the closet in that room. We purchased a used red microfiber sofa that I LOVE and a couple lamps to complete the room. Not pictured are all the game plaques that Allan and I have from working in the video game industry… you get one when you “ship” a game. It’s kind of a fun addition to the room.
The last part of the room I wanted to talk about is probably my favourite… the coffee tables. We covered one of the coffee tables in all the sporting goods stickers that I had accumulated over the past few years, and that Allan has accumulated pretty much his whole life. There’s a lot of history on that table. Not only is it covered with our favourite brands, but it’s covered in memories of accomplishments, events, special milestones in our lives, and our favourite activities. It really completes the room for us.
So what do you think of the transformation?
Tags: HangtimeUSA, Hawaiian Gun Racks, makeover, renovation, snowboards, sports room, surfboards, transformation, wall mounts
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November 10th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
In short, that room looks AMAZING!.
No other words necessary!
November 10th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
Thank you for sharing the info on the mounting hardware – they’re a really awesome idea for those of us that are insane in the brainpan for the various forms of boarding!
That coffee table is pretty awesome too – I’m a big fan of personalizing one’s living space with marks your taste/history/etc; it definitely stamps your personality into the space.
Overall that room looks almost way too nice to be the “sports (storage) room!”
Looking forward to seeing it in person on Friday!
November 10th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
thanks allie. i’ve been looking for a good recco for snowboard racks (and always nice to see the hawaiian gun set up)… strong motivation for me to get off my ass and hang up the collector’s decks…
November 10th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
that is seriously RAD!
November 10th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
It seems that we have all colluded to fix the house haha. I’m doing the same..
The room is so neat.. I love it.
I like the way all are distributed, but especially the lamps and the idea of put some pictures of the sport days.
If all the rooms are like these one, is going to be a super cozy home
xxx
-Laura
November 10th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
Sweeet! That reminds me I gotta hang up my paddles on my wall.
The sticker coffee table rocks
November 10th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Amazing! I’m in awe of your decorating and storage-fu
November 10th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
I really like the idea for mounting snowboards on the wall, something I will have to look into for the future.
Displaying my boots how ever will never happen, the only place for my boots are in the deepest part of my closet. Come the end of the season they could clear a room with the smell alone.
November 10th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
cool, amazing, wow. nuf said.
November 10th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
I think this is amazing! I love all the displays and the colours you used, it’s so fun
November 11th, 2009 at 3:05 am
Phenomenal, Allie! That is SUCH a fun, bright & airy room! I love it! The snowboards and surfboards on the walls are so fun!
November 11th, 2009 at 8:47 am
That looks awesome! I love that table and the couch pillow. Great job!
November 11th, 2009 at 8:57 am
this is amazing and i love it. your photos in general are lovely but i have been looking for a way to save some space.
thanks!
November 11th, 2009 at 9:35 am
Wow, that room looks like it’s ready for a 10 year old to live in.
November 11th, 2009 at 10:04 am
great room with lots of inspiration and personal touches! we’re in the midst of our final stage of renovations for the whole apartment, too, so i’ll have to share those with you later
November 11th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
Very nice design!
Another cool idea is to mount your old boards and use them as shelving.
November 11th, 2009 at 4:27 pm
Very Cool! I need a room like this in my house
November 11th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
Um…yeah
So can I hire you and Allen to “re-arrange” and reorganize my sports room? We have all the same stuff…just change the surf gear for Mtn biking gear.
What you have done is truly amazing…nice work!
November 12th, 2009 at 5:24 am
Love it! I want a sports room!
November 12th, 2009 at 7:59 pm
Miniversion of LA Ink, seen on Discovery Channel
November 16th, 2009 at 2:48 am
So cool and well done!
November 18th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
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November 23rd, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Wow I love the coffee tables, that is such a good idea and looks amazing.
x
November 28th, 2009 at 8:25 pm
wicked coffee table
December 18th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
great solution! Going to buy sets for all our boards at Hangtime and will tell them you sent us!
January 23rd, 2010 at 2:51 am
Love your room! We’re about to mount our boards at the moment. Thanks for the inspiration!! Great use of colour in that room as well.
February 24th, 2010 at 4:10 pm
I love this blog. It’s my first and my favorite. I found you accidentilly looking for board mounts. Thank you so much for the fun!
February 24th, 2010 at 4:11 pm
So sorry about the picture. I thought I was putting it on my nametag.
March 1st, 2010 at 8:53 pm
I like the way you rearrange your sports room. Very organized. You gave me an idea what to do with my surfing gears which almost occupied my whole room. Thanks for the post