Day 7 — The Ultimate Home Gifts for the Sports Fanatic
If you are in Kansas City — this is an exciting year to do something amazing for the sports fan in your life! (that includes YOU!)
Day 7 of our countdown to the big day is all about the sports fanatic in your house. We’ve got Superbowl BIG ideas.
The In-Home Stadium
Any room can become the ultimate in-home sports destination! The best scenario is often a basement that can be (or already is) finished. If you are starting with wide open space, the possibilities are endless. The most important thing you’ll need to figure out — how you’ll watch the big game! The bigger, the better is our opinion when it comes to screen size. From there, making sure you’ve got great sound set up and good lighting is a must.
If you want the true-stadium feel, you’ll want to set up your sound system accordingly. There are three things to keep in mind according to our sound and video system service providers:
- Invest in more than one subwoofer
- Use soft materials to absorb sound and prevent echoes. (sofas, padded chairs, throw rugs)
- Stay away from in-ceiling surround sound. You want a 3D sound effect when you are going to be watching games and when you want a stadium- like feel. The best placement of speakers is about two feet above ear level and to the front and sides at a horizontal angle.
After you’ve figured out what you’ll watch the game on, you’ll need to figure out seating. You can have a lot of fun with seating — including doing some of your own stadium seating! Whatever you decide for seating, make sure you’ve got a few options planned out.
You can’t have a stadium without concessions! We’ve seen people go all out with their basement kitchens. You can even pick up a good old fashioned hot dog steamer and bun warmer!
Looking for some ideas? We’ve pinned a few incredible sports-themed rooms!
The In-Home Sports Bar
You have a lot of options in building a sports bar. Family Handyman has a step-by-step guide if you feel like taking on an impressive DIY.
The three things that you don’t want to skip when having a home sports bar put in:
- Sink — it’s a must. You don’t want to have to haul glasses between your kitchen and your basement bar.
- Refrigerator — who wants a nice warm beer for the game?
- Countertops — wood countertops are going to be the most affordable option, however stone, marble or granite will be more durable and easy to keep clean.
Need inspiration? Check out these impressive in-home bars!
Go Outdoors
Most sports happen outside, so you might be looking to give a gift that takes your sports fan to the great outdoors! You have a lot of options — from playing sports to watching sports!
Play-Ball! A Few Outdoor Sports Areas for Your Future Athlete!
- Mini- soccer field for your future Sporting player!
- Basketball court for your future KU star.
- Batting cage for the up and coming Royals home-run record holder.
- Rockclimbing wall for the adventurous family members.
- Putting green or a miniature golf course for kids of all ages!
- Of course, you can go all out and have a pool with dedicated lap lane for that future Olympian!
Watch the Game Outdoors:
A big trend in 2019 is going to be outdoor spaces expanded. We see partially enclosed porch areas with state-of-the-art sound systems along with outdoor kitchens and fire pits. Check out our post on perking up your patio to get some ideas on the possibilities when it comes to outdoor entertaining.
Your Favorite Teams Colors — On Your Walls!
How about a Chiefs inspired paint scheme in the living room?
Or Sporting colors in your future soccer stars bedroom?
And we can’t forget the Royals! How about a royally inspired kitchen?
There are lots of ways to incorporate the colors of a favorite sports team into a room. From the walls to throw blankets and custom framed artwork, the sports fan in your life can be surrounded by their favorite team (or teams) all year long!
How would you gift one of these fantastic sports-themed home gifts?
- Framed jersey of a favorite player for the new sports-watching room.
- Set of miniature golf clubs for an outdoor miniature golf course.
- Beer or wine glasses personalized with their favorite team. (we liked these wine glasses on Etsy)
- A new BIG TV for ultimate game watching.
