Is your client worried that their Superbowl party isn’t the touchdown they were hoping for? Get them outfitted right for next year (that’ll be Superbowl 50, folks) with a sports-themed basement or garage. We found five products to help create a little slice of fandom in any home at any budget. And make no mistake, homeowners are looking for fandom. According to a recent survey by Gladiator GarageWorks, 66% of homeowners have sports memorabilia displayed in their homes, and surveyed fans spend an average of $661 per year on everything from tickets to ball caps.
Feeney Railing
Big team pride calls for bold color choices, even outside the house. Feeney’s Express Yourself line of aluminum railings come in bright red, orange, yellow, green, and blue to complement the brand’s current traditional color offerings, including black, white, and bronze. The powder-coated finish provides color retention, impact resistance, and weather protection. Accent the railing with optional LED lighting, and select from multiple mounting, top rail, and infill options, including pickets, glass, and CableRail stainless steel. feeneyinc.com.
Gladiator GarageWorks
For NCAA fans, PrimeTime Lockers will make any garage or mudroom feel team-official. Choose from logos and team colors for 16 collegiate teams, including Alabama, Texas A&M, Michigan State, and The Ohio State University. Can’t decide? Mount a locker for each family member’s favorite team on the floor, or on Gladiator’s garage wall system. Features include a 3-digit combination lock for security, and a lifetime limited warranty. Additional teams are forthcoming. gladiatorgarageworks.com.
Glidden Paint
Whether you’re decking out a garage, basement, or bedroom, Team Colors paint palettes are designed to match team colors across all the major sports leagues. Choose from color combinations for NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, WNBA, Racing, and Collegiate teams. glidden.com.
Lutron Faceplates
Details matter when you’re decking out a themed space, so don’t forget the switch plates and outlet covers. Lutron’s Designer Series wallplates come in a variety of colors and finishes to blend right in with the room. The collection and corresponding components come in traditional, decorative, and architectural formats to suit all aesthetics. Mix and match colors in gloss, satin, metal, and fabric finishes depending on the product line. lutron.com.
Visual Sports
Football not your thing? Visual Sports specializes in indoor golf simulators so you can practice your swing while the rest of the family debates calls on the field. The company also offers a multi-sport option that lets users play up to 10 sports on one system, including golf, football, baseball, basketball, hockey, and soccer. The systems can use cameras or sensor and pad technology to capture users’ movements. visualsportssys.com
