It’s Star Wars Day. May the Fourth Be With You
Queue the John Williams music in your head.
A long time ago in a galaxy far far … well, actually in California in 1977, George Lucas made the first of three amazing movies without CGI or a fraction of the other special effects available today. Most important, none of the movies in the first Star Wars trilogy had JarJar Binx in them. Star Wars changed the landscape of science fiction movies and has continued to rake in billions of dollars with the second trilogy (a prequel to the original trilogy), cartoons, merchandise and more.
May 4 is Star Wars Day because “May the fourth” sounds kinda like “May the force” which is ridiculous, so I approve. It’s timely this year, as the cast of episode 7 was just announced (Oscar Isaac, Adam Driver — I am so excited!) and fans have the next installment to look forward to. Happy Star Wars Day, everyone!
These are the droids I’m looking for (no Jedi mind tricks work on me) — and boy, are they big on this home theater screen. Yes, the rest of this ideabook is going to be this silly, so quit now if it’s getting on your nerves. Here are 10 ways people are celebrating Star Wars around the house.
1. In the all-out home theater. Some of the most fervent fans have designed their home theaters to make them feel like they are aboard a spaceship.
Of course, the theater lobby is not to be ignored.
I wonder if these homeowners ever watch any non-Star Wars movies in here?
Adding a frozen Han Solo to your wall is true fan commitment.
2. In the bedroom, with an integrated mural. This room fully immerses its fan into a Star Wars setting.
3. In a playroom, with a mural. When I looked at this in thumbnail view, the entry to the front of the ship fooled me — these designers did a fabulous job.
4. In the loo. I wish I had seen this Millennium Falcon hurtling toward the throne when I was putting together the funniest bathrooms on Houzz.
5. Surprisingly, in a minimalist’s house. It amuses me when minimalist design includes a little something Star Wars; when someone is extra picky about everything that enters a room, it shows how important those items are to them. These figures work so well with the spare design.
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6. A Darth Vader head can balance out trophies. And who knew Darth and Cole & Sons’ ubiquitous Woods wallpaper could look so good together?
7. On a throw pillow. Send a Jedi message with throw pillows …
… or go to the dark side, if you dare.
8. In a graphic artist’s loft. These posters, by artist Justin Van Genderen, are the loft-y version of Star Wars style. They are great for Star Wars fans who also appreciate graphic design.
9. On a display wall filled with action figures. Star Wars was one of the first movie franchises to launch an action figure collection. The merchandise has raked in over $10 billion to date.
10. In a man space. Every fan should have a proper shelf for displaying favorite Star Wars ephemera. This Los Angeles man cave nails it.
Tell us: Do you celebrate Star Wars around the house? Please share how by posting a photo in the Comments section.
