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Adding Style To Your Room With A Decorative Chess Set
When you think of a chess set, chances are
you think of an old wooden board with plain pieces that those
strange guys in college played with into the wee hours of the
morning. And while there can be no argument that chess is certainly
a great way to pass the time, there is a use for chess that you may
not have thought of - decorating.
But why would you want to decorate a room with a game? Well, chances
are you won’t be basing the entire room design around the set, but
you should consider adding a decorative set to accent your current
design. It’s time to let go of the notion of chess being simply a
game, and start thinking of it as a decorating tool.
Of course, you can’t really justify decorating with an old musty
board and cheap wooden pieces, can you? This is where you need to
start thinking of a chess set as décor and not a hobby - a nice
chess board and pieces (and possibly table) are going to run you a
good bit of cash, and thinking of it as a hobby or game is going to
make it that much more difficult to buy. But, if you start to
consider it as an ornamental piece, then it becomes much more
justifiable. After all, how much will you spend on a custom framed
picture, or an ornate coffee table? They both qualify as
decorations, but consider that nearly everyone has these - how many
times have you seen an intricately carved chess set in someone’s
house?
The benefits of having a chess set as a decoration are numerous. It
can instantly add a touch of class and sophistication to your room.
Most people think of intelligence and refinement when they think of
a nice looking marble chess set. It also provides a great
conversation starter, since most people won’t be used to seeing a
hand crafted chess table with carved pieces. And finally, consider
passing on an antique chess set as an heirloom to your children - a
well made set will last many, many years.
So the next time you redo a room, consider adding a decorative chess
set and table as one of your pieces. You’ll add an instant
conversation piece, and your room will look more refined and classy
no matter what your decorating scheme.
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