We are obviously big believers in DIY projects – both for the satisfaction of it and because we hate spending money. There are, however, some things that we just can’t make ourselves (sad face), plus we know that not everyone is into getting messy and spending their weekends with a paintbrush and a sanding block. For that, here’s a roundup of some of our favorite geeky home decor, to buy instead of DIY.
*prices and availability are very subject to change.
How could you not want a t-rex head mounted on your wall? From $70
Pixel clock, for subtle geekery. $25
Portal bookends. Speedy thing goes in, speedy thing goes out. $30
Not just for kids: Star Wars bedding (in twin and full/queen). From $70
Periodic table style “N Er Dy” – set of 3 prints. $20
Show your nerd pride on your bookshelf with wood Nerd sign. $25
Ohmigod we need this Star Trek rug. $70
Pixel videogame character alphabet pillow. Perfect for kids room (or your couch). $20
Crossover your geekdom and drink tea-earl-grey-hot out of a TARDIS tea pot. $48
If you don’t want a T-rex head on your wall (why?!), how about this wall mounted shark head? Perfect for Shark week. Or Sharknado 2 premiere party. $60
Colorful periodic table tapestry would also make a good bedspread or tablecloth. $30
Lightsaber lamp. We have one in our hallway and love it. $22
Legend of Zelda Hylian Shield, in pillow form. (*not for use as actual shield) $35
Let Yoda welcome guests into your home, with this door mat. $50
Everyone needs a Portal companion cube. And everyone needs cookies. Combine those two requirements in this companion cube cookie jar. $30
Darth Vader rug is the perfect size for small geeky bathrooms. $20
Boba Fett is cool, and so is this Boba Fett lamp. $42
Bring some nerd into your kitchen, with LEGO salt & pepper shakers. $12
How awesome is this Tetris lamp?! Want. $35
Super Mario Bros Thwomp pillow. One of our favorite things on this list. $30
If you haven’t already ordered the Star Trek rug, check out this TARDIS rug. $70
The subtlest of nerd home decor – GEEK magnetic poetry for your fridge. $11
Another favorite from the list – we are obsessed with Borderlands/2, and this Claptrap pillow is amazing. Does he beatbox? $20
This Legend of Zelda throw pillow is another beautiful example of subtle geeky home decor. $20
(Some of the above links are from our supercool affiliates)
Jenn says
November 12, 2013 at 11:40 amLove the site, love the post, etc etc. I’m quite sure that thwamp pillow needs to come to my house.
I do have a beef with the maker of the gamer alphabet pillow however. Link is under Z for Zelda, which I recognize was the game he was in but we to put a righteous end to the gender-bending confusion of our favorite little hero!
ournerdhome says
November 12, 2013 at 10:30 pmGood point! They could have used Zangief.
(Or Princess Zelda, which probably makes more sense). 🙂
robin says
July 19, 2015 at 3:24 pmAre there links somewhere to purchase these items?
ournerdhome says
July 19, 2015 at 3:34 pmHi Robin! There is descriptive text underneath each item that includes a link to where to purchase (though some may be sold out by now). 🙂