Check out these 6 interesting ways to upcycle a tennis racquet and bring a touch of Wimbledon into your home.
From picture frames to mirrors and new pieces of furniture, tennis racquet accessories are a tasteful and fun way to add a sporty punch to your home décor.
1. Mirror, mirror on the wall
Rustic vintage-style tennis racquets are a common sight in many thrift stores and markets. If you happen to have an old tennis racquet or two stashed away in the attic, why not upcycle them into a tasteful racquet mirror for your living room wall?
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2. Picture perfect
The wooden frames of an old tennis racquet can also make for a marvellous photo frame! With a few DIY amendments, you can easily create a stylish frame to show off all your favourite memories in.
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3. Glam stand
Tennis racquets are great to use as a storage alternative for your jewellery. A racquet can be easily repurposed into a stylish jewellery stand by mounting it to your wall and hanging your necklaces and earrings on the strings of the racquet. Alternatively, it can be used to store multiple keys, hair bows, hair clips, headbands and/or scarves.
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4. Timeless style
Fancy a tennis-inspired clock? With a little DIY transformation, you can turn a tennis racquet into a novel and functional statement piece. This will not only add a touch of fun to your home but it’s also a unique way to show off your love for the sport.
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5. Wall of art
Make the walls of your home stand out by grabbing an old tennis racquet and some colourful yarn, and creating woven racquet wall art. These inventive wall decorations can be made by wrapping colours of embroidery thread onto your racquet and formulating a pattern or design of your choice.
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6. Trophy ledges
Unsure of how to show off your sports trophies? Why not slice and dice an old tennis racquet and turn it into an awards shelf? It’s the perfect way to show off your sporting achievements, collection of souvenirs or to show off your favourite ornaments.
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