If you’re anything like me, your well-deserved medals deserve a better fate than being stuck in a drawer. Let’s uncover some imaginative ways to put your achievements on display and infuse your home with personal charm!

1. Fireplace Showcases

Transform a fireplace into a creative medal display.
Transform a fireplace into a creative medal display.

Transform a seldom-used fireplace into a striking medal showcase with supplementary shelves. It’s a remarkable approach to weave both charm and achievement into your home.

Possibly handy products:

  • Rustic Wood Mantel Shelf: Add sophistication and display space by fitting this rugged, stylish shelf above your fireplace.
  • Adaptable Medal Hanger: Showcase your accomplishments with a refined medal hanger that slots seamlessly onto any shelf.
  • Elegant Photo Frames Set: Personalize your shelf display with a coordinated set of graceful photo frames.

2. Shelving with Integrated Hangers

Combine shelves and hangers for a versatile medal display.
Combine shelves and hangers for a versatile medal display.

Combining shelves with hangers is a brilliant way to craft a multi-dimensional display. I’ve found this particularly useful for showcasing both my medals and cherished race snapshots.

May just do the trick:

  • Wall-mounted Shelves with Hangers: Display medals and photos with elegance, using these sturdy wall-mounted shelves complete with integrated hangers.
  • Artistic Picture Frames for Shelves: Amplify your display with chic picture frames that are just right for spotlighting race memories.
  • Customizable Wall Hanger System: Bring added flexibility to your arrangement with adjustable hangers perfect for neatly arranging your medals.

3. Greenery and Medals

Incorporate greenery for a fresh medal display.
Incorporate greenery for a fresh medal display.

Pairing your medals with a touch of greenery can result in a revitalizing display. I’m particularly fond of how dainty succulents introduce life and color to my medal wall.

Give these a look:

  • Shelf with Integrated Planter: Elevate your display with a shelf featuring planters, seamlessly merging medals and succulents.
  • Set of Petite Succulent Pots: Inject vibrancy into your medal arrangement with a set of delightful mini succulent pots.
  • Adaptable Medal Hanging Display: Organize and flaunt your medals with style using an adaptable hanging display for ultimate versatility.

4. Pegboard Organizers

Keep it tidy and stylish with space-saving pegboards.
Keep it tidy and stylish with space-saving pegboards.

Pegboards aren’t just for tools—they make excellent medal organizers too! I gave mine a coat of white paint for a pristine, modern vibe that slots right into any space.

These products might be useful:

  • Pristine White Pegboard: Craft a modern medal display with a sleek white pegboard. Organize with flair!
  • Pegboard Hanger Set: Hang your medals effortlessly with these durable hangers designed for pegboards. A perfect fit for display!
  • Easy Wall-Mounting Kit: Securely mount your pegboard with a user-friendly wall kit. Make organization hassle-free!

5. Concealed Shelf Hanging

Maximize space with under shelf medal displays.
Maximize space with under shelf medal displays.

Hanging medals beneath a shelf can conserve space while keeping them visible. It’s a subtle method to weave your achievements into existing décor, just as I’ve done in my study.

Some handy options:

  • Under-Shelf Hangers: Maximize space and stylishly present your medals with these robust under-shelf hangers.
  • Self-Adhesive Wall Hangers: Install these self-adhesive hangers for swift and straightforward medal display without the need for drilling.
  • Reliable Screw-In Hangers: Securely suspend medals with these dependable screw-in hangers, ideal for under-shelf installation.

6. Draped Cord Displays

Add movement and flair with drooping rope displays.
Add movement and flair with drooping rope displays.

For an imaginative flourish, suspend your medals using a draped cord. I adore how this dynamic arrangement introduces movement and panache to any room.

Useful items to consider:

  • Ornamental Suspension Cord: Refine your space with sturdy ornamental cord, effortlessly adding panache to your medal display.
  • Lively Medal Lanyards: Incorporate vibrant medal lanyards to enhance your display and bring a splash of color.
  • Suspension Fixtures: Firmly set up your draped cord medal display with reliable suspension fixtures for enhanced stability.

7. Handcrafted Shadow Boxes

Add depth to your display with DIY shadow boxes.
Add depth to your display with DIY shadow boxes.

Shadow boxes are an exceptional way to bring a 3D dimension to your medal display. I put one together using refurbished wood, introducing a hint of rustic allure to my décor.

Try these:

  • Refurbished Wood Shadow Box Frame: Improve your décor with a rustic shadow box frame, making for a charming medal display.
  • Secure Medal Hangers: Safely affix your medals inside the shadow box with these adaptable display hangers.
  • Elegant Backdrop Fabric: Add sophistication to your shadow box with stylish fabric, forming an attractive backdrop.

8. Personalizable Display Boards

Create a personal touch with customizable display boards.
Create a personal touch with customizable display boards.

Infuse your medal showcase with a personal touch using a customizable display board. I enjoy adding inspirational quotes and race specifics to mine, transforming it into a truly unique statement piece.

A few suggestions:

  • Wood Medal Display Shelf: Showcase your achievements with sophistication on a wood shelf, just right for personal embellishments.
  • Uplifting Quote Stickers: Find daily inspiration by sticking removable quote stickers onto your medal board.
  • Bespoke Display Signs: Enhance your board using bespoke signs that detail race specifics and unforgettable dates.

9. Minimalist Showcasing

Keep it sleek with minimalist industrial shelving.
Keep it sleek with minimalist industrial shelving.

Embrace a minimalist aesthetic with industrial shelving. The fusion of crisp lines and raw materials is something I’ve always treasured for a clutter-free display.

Products that could assist:

  • Piping Shelf Unit: Optimize your space with robust metal shelving, ideal for elegantly showcasing your medal compilation.
  • Modern Hooks: Display medals with ease using sophisticated wall hangers, seamlessly merging functionality and style.
  • Customizable Wood Shelves: Fashion a bespoke display with customizable wood shelves that enhance your minimalist décor.

10. Piping Hangers

Achieve an industrial look with copper pipe hangers.
Achieve an industrial look with copper pipe hangers.

Conjure an industrial aesthetic by utilizing copper piping as hangers. I believe the warm hues of the medals blend splendidly with the metallic sheen.

Might be a good match:

  • Copper Pipe Fixtures: Improve your décor with steadfast copper pipe fixtures, ideal for creating piping hangers.
  • Piping Components: Explore various piping components to craft bespoke medal displays with a unique industrial flair.
  • Metallic Pipe Paint: Apply a polished finish to your pipes with metallic paint, enhancing your medal display exquisitely.

11. Reclaimed Bottle Rack

Add character with a repurposed bottle rack.
Add character with a repurposed bottle rack.

For a vintage flourish, think about using a repurposed bottle rack for your medals. I’m charmed by how this unexpected item adds character to my collection.

A few things you might like:

  • Charming Wood Bottle Rack: Revamp your medal display with this charming wood rack, adding sophistication to your décor.
  • Robust Iron Wine Rack: Showcase your accomplishments on this robust iron rack, introducing a durable, industrial vibe to your space.
  • Classic Wall-Mounted Display: Elevate your medal stash with this classic display, perfect for a distinctive wall arrangement.

12. Event Number and Medal Duet

Tell your race story with a bib and medal combo display.
Tell your race story with a bib and medal combo display.

Unite race event numbers and medals in a single display. I appreciate how this arrangement narrates the complete story of each race, from beginning to end.

Items that may come in handy:

  • Event Medal and Number Display: Showcase your event memories with a sleek display that harmonizes medals and event numbers beautifully.
  • Wall Display Rack: Keep your accomplishments in plain sight with a chic wall rack for medals and race numbers.
  • Crystal Medal Display: Safeguard and exhibit your triumphs using an alluring crystal frame for medals and event numbers.

13. Classic Frame with Mounts

Elegantly display medals with a vintage frame.
Elegantly display medals with a vintage frame.

A classic frame with wooden mounts can elegantly spotlight your medals. I’ve arranged one in my hallway, giving my medals a place of honor.

You might give these a try:

  • Vintage Wood Frame: Accentuate your medals in a captivating vintage wood frame. Elevate your display with sophistication.
  • Secure Medal Hangers: Employ reliable hangers to firmly display and showcase your medals effortlessly.
  • Ornate Wall Hanging Gear: Hang your frames with ease using this gear, assuring a pristine and polished presentation.

14. Elegant Wall-Mounted Displays

Elevate your space with elegant wall-mounted displays for your medals.
Elevate your space with elegant wall-mounted displays for your medals.

There’s an undeniable elegance to wall-mounted displays that I find incredibly appealing. In my humble abode in Boston, I have a sophisticated metal display where my medals are neatly arranged, creating a visually captivating focal point.

Some ideas to consider:

  • Sophisticated Metal Wall Display: Elevate your decor with this sophisticated display, offering a pristine and organized arrangement for your medals.
  • Refined Wood Medal Showcase: Infuse warmth into your space with a wood showcase for a refined, elegant way to display your medals.
  • Understated Steel Medal Holder: Embrace a contemporary vibe with this understated holder, ideal for spotlighting your accomplishments.

15. Furniture Displays

Turn furniture into functional medal displays.
Turn furniture into functional medal displays.

Why not repurpose your furniture as a display zone? I’ve attached medals to the side of my bookshelf, transforming it into a piece that’s both functional and decorative.

A few relevant products:

  • Adaptable Medal Display Hangers: Hang your medals effortlessly with these versatile hangers for a tidy bookshelf display.
  • Wood Shelf with Medal Hangers: Add sophistication to your bookcase with a wood shelf featuring built-in medal hangers.
  • Sleek Magnetic Display Strips: Easily organize medals on your bookshelf using sleek magnetic display strips.