“It is quite an obnoxious representation of (my husband’s) obsession,” Leech said. “My husband was born and raised in Green Bay during the Lombardi era. He is quite an obsessed Packer fan.”

And although not everyone may like green walls, Leech said the reactions are almost always positive.

“It depends upon their football loyalties, but everyone is very impressed by the sheer magnitude of the artwork and how professional it looks,” she said.

Found treasure

Pam Orth learned that decorating on a theme can be as easy or complicated as you want it to be. If you don’t have a lot of money to spend, look around your house for items you already have to incorporate into your themed room, such as in your basement or attic, or even in your neighborhood.

Orth, a mother of five, came across an undersized French door in a cottage on Lake Washington that was being torn down. When she was building her house three years ago, she had an electrician install a plug above the island in the middle of her kitchen and turned the French door into a light fixture and display area.

“When people walk into our home it is the first thing they see and it almost always prompts people to comment on it,” Orth said.

Her French door light fixture has become an ornate display for Orth’s many antiques.

“It gives off such a welcoming and warm feeling, and it is entertaining to look at all the unique things I add,” she said. “I have been collecting antiques all my life and enjoy displaying them.”

Orth has carried on the antique theme to her garage, which used to be the family’s dumping zone and storage area.

“When people see our garage the first time, they can’t believe it,” said Orth. “They pretty much want to hang in the garage every time they come over.”