Turn An Old Dart Board Into Clever Entryway Storage That Adds A Rustic Touch

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As a place to gather family and friends for some good-natured competition, the game room is trending again as an old-school room that deserves a return. Whether you've got the dedicated space for such rumpus revelry or not, you can still bring some of that fun-loving spirit by putting a dart board to practical use. The game board can double as storage for everyday items that adds a rustic touch in your entryway.

The history of darts goes all the way back to the medieval 1300s when historians believe the earliest version of the game was played by soldiers practicing their aim as they took turns throwing sharp objects at the rings in chunks of upended tree trunks. Thankfully, the dart board eventually became more lightweight and portable, making it fit for a cheeky wall-hung catchall. Finding better ways to organize the entryway can be a conundrum, especially if there isn't much surface area for bins and baskets. Besides, that waystation between home and the world outside the door can't be one size fits all. However, a dart board makes for a unique solution. Just hang keys, snag receipts, or hook pairs of sunglasses to turn the game into an organizer.

For your upcycled game board, use the darts themselves as sturdy stand-ins for thumbtacks and pins to hang your items. Finding darts with bright and unusual flights at the ends or purchasing a set that appeals to you, like the CUESOUL Slim Dart Flights, can also add some colorful whimsy to the room. Feel free to still add thumbtacks or pushpins between darts, too, if you'd like to switch things up.

Apart from the entryway, there are other spots in your home that might benefit from some rustic, winsome charm that doubles as a vertical organizer. In the kitchen, suspend lightweight measuring spoons, recipes, kitchen twine, and grocery lists. If you'd like to add some oomph to your office, a dart board is one of the items you can use to organize your desk space: to-do lists and reminders, charging cords, blue-light and reading glasses, scissors, and even a headset can all be hung on sturdy darts lodged into the soft, cork surface. And don't forget the bedroom: a dart board lets you organize your jewelry and keep it tangle-free in a space-saving way. Hook necklaces, bracelets, hair scrunchies, or even a small hanging mirror and a colorful scarf or two to stay on top of your fashion game. If you can hang it or tack it, it's probably a candidate for this fun storage solution that's right on-target.