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How to Make the Ultimate Fan Cave
Sam Lutz • September 9, 2019
With the return of football season, many of us will be sporting our favorite team colors. Whether that’s Black and Gold or something else, bringing that love of your team into your home is a great way to show your devotion. A lot of times, that means turning a spare room or basement into your ultimate fan cave.
Team Color Paint Themes
Trying to settle on a paint scheme for your new fan cave is pretty easy in this case. Just go with your favorite team’s colors. Luckily, if you’re a Pittsburgh sports fan, you won’t have to choose between hockey, baseball or football—unless you’re really into that retro powder blue and white combination.
No matter who you root for, team colors tend to be dark and bold. Because of this, we don’t recommend painting all four walls the same color, as they’ll make your fan cave feel much, much smaller. Instead, opt for an accent wall or two. This will achieve the vibe you want without making the room feel crowded. Pro tip: Leave whichever wall your TV is on white. This will help with contrast and make images a little more crisp.
Display Memorabilia with Pride
Most sports fans have a few knick knacks, tchotchkes and other sports memorabilia lying around. Whether that’s a prized autographed helmet or that figurine you got on bobblehead night, you want to show them off with pride.
Some are bound to have significant value and you probably don’t want them getting knocked off a table or out for anyone to get their dirty hands all over. Invest in a sturdy piece of furniture to help you out. We recommend a bookcase that allows you to display more valuable items out of reach. Furthermore, if you choose an unfinished piece of furniture, you can customize it with your team’s colors or whatever vibe fits your fan cave’s aesthetic.
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From the perfect paint color to sturdy wooden furniture, Ace has everything you need to bring out the best in your ultimate fan cave. Explore our products
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