Do you have some old vintage games tucked away in a closet? Or maybe you've seen some cool old games in a thrift store, but passed them by, because you weren't sure what to do with them. Here are a few ideas to help get you inspired to use old games in new ways.
Marzi, from Paisley Wallpaper, found this vintage bingo ball in a thrift store -- what a score! This bingo ball would be amazing sitting on a couple of books in a shelf, or as part of a grouping of items in a tray, or as part of a mantel vignette.
Wisteria
For folks who love the look, but don't have time to search out the genuine article, these reproduction game boards, from Wisteria, might be just the thing!
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Stylist Nate Berkus has a folk game board hanging in his home office.
If you have several vintage games, you can create a gallery wall, like this one from Nifty Living.
I love the idea of using a gameboard as part of a table centerpiece, as shown here, from The Find Rentals.
The graphic quality of these vintage flashcards is striking against the white wall. Repetition gives the installation impact.
If you're a crafter, you might consider using game components to create something entirely different, like these fun little boxes made from classic, but not necessarily vintage board games. Who doesn't have a closet full of old games?
You might group game pieces together in a bookcase to create a vignette.
If you have lots of assorted small game pieces, you can just throw them into a jar and use them as a bookend, as shown here from Natty Michelle.
Are you feeling inspired yet? You don't need to spend a fortune to decorate your home. Just take a look around -- you may have exactly what you need to give your space a makeover tucked away in a closet!
