Don't Get Rid Of That Old Dartboard — There's A Clever Way To Turn It Into Storage

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An old dartboard doesn't have be destined for landfill. If you enjoy playful home decor and could use a little extra storage, it can be a fabulous base for an upcycling project. Dartboards are already set up for wall-mounting, so they're simple to hang. More importantly, the face, made to retain thrown darts, is also suitable for push pins and other tack-on accessories.

This idea took off on TikTok, with dozens of videos showing how a few cheap items can turn an old dartboard into a customizable storage spot. Essentially, this idea treats the dartboard like a cork board or bulletin board. Push pins and even darts themselves provide spots to store lightweight items. With some earrings, pins, and broaches, it's possible to push them directly into the board too.

Dartboards have a casual air to them, so this project will suit relaxed home decor styles. As a staple in game rooms, sport bars, and man caves, they have a nostalgic and and playful feel that works in relaxed spaces. Using one as decorative storage will look nice in industrial, urban, eclectic, and some contemporary rooms. The classic dartboard, with a white, black, green, and red color scheme, is the most traditional-looking, ideal if you want a more retro appearance. Dartboards come in all sorts of colors nowadays though, so if you've found or inherited a pastel pink dartboard (or something of the sort), it can add an even more bright and colorful element to a room.

It almost doesn't feel right to call this idea a DIY because it's so easy to put into practice. You don't even have to buy new accessories or hang it up, if you don't want to. As-is, you can use the darts you already have as stakes to store necklaces, bracelets, and sunglasses. Some earrings can be hung from the spider (the wire outline on the dartboard face), while those with straight posts can be poked right into the surface. Instead of hanging the dartboard, you can place it on top of a vanity, shelf, or wardrobe and lean it against the wall.

This idea is a whole lot more useful if you add some small accessories though. They enable you to hang a lot more, which also makes it look more layered if you want your board to double as decor. Push pins are the obvious choice: You can use them to mount photos, notes, and memos, while also using the handle for storing necklaces, rings, watches, and key rings. You can also buy push pins with hooks, which offer a more secure spot to hang items. The 36-piece Crazy Tack Tack With Hooks are one example, available on Amazon for $12. For storing notes or paperwork, the 30-piece ChicRange Push Pin Clips are a useful accessory, also available on Amazon, and come in gold or rose gold for $10.

Just note that this upcycle is only suitable for small, lightweight storage. However, it still has its uses around the home. In a small entryway, it can provide a spot for keys, sunglasses, and lanyards. In a bedroom, it looks fun and edgy as a jewelry or pin collection display. In a craft room, or even in some kitchens, it can work as a cheerful memo board for to-do paperwork and lists.