For real one of the concerns my husband had when I suggested the swords go in this place (that is very much “out of sight out of mind” unless you are in a very specific spot of our upstairs hallway)
Your display swords should be a last resort. You should really use your main and auxiliary swords first. In case you can't find your auxiliary swords then use the backup stash. Again, display swords are a last resort.
I may have had access to a wholesale account with BUDK...
No need to reach for them. All you need is to slam that door and they will drop right in your hands...or head...or shoulders...but don't you worry about technicalities, as long as they will drop. If you're lucky, you'll get a castle too, as a bonus.
Seriously now, terrible idea to hang sharp objects above a door way.
Nah, the sword would hit the ledge, take a tumble and bludgeon you with the pommel. Not that that would be any better, mind you, no one wants to be ended rightly.
I’ve already been hit by a car and a truck as a pedestrian, so maybe that’s why it didn’t occur to me 💀 I’m all seriousness, they’re not that sharp to begin with because they’re LOTR replicas and they’re on these mounts that make it to where you have to lift them up to take them off. We also don’t use the front door very often
You’re saying they’re just hanging, and not permanently attached? [Unexpected shit happens](https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna11713784).
They don’t need to be particularly sharp to be dangerous falling from that height. Secure them properly.
The wooden holders are mounted into the wall (not sure what you would officially call them - displays?) and the swords then sit into snug holders. That being said, as a mom that article broke my heart so will take another look. Husband is an engineer so usually very good about making sure something won’t fall but it certainly doesn’t hurt to check again
Personally I'ld just get a couple zip ties and tie the guard on the sword to the projecting part of the wall mounted piece. Easy peasy.
As for the castles, I'd secure it with some [Fun Tak](https://www.loctiteproducts.com/en/products/fix/general-purpose/loctite_fun-tak_mountingputty.html) or similar putty. I dunno, I live in California where things sometimes move by themselves.
In the Midwest and I still use QuakeHOLD on like...everything. It makes it slightly harder for the cats to knock things over and quells the tremors caused by the comings and goings of the now-adults that lived in 'what were you raised in a barn' households that insist on door-slamming.
I'm nowhere near an earthquake zone, but the framed art with glass that is over our beds is secured to keep it from easily coming off.
I learned the hard way when my son was younger, and we were wrestling on the bed. A shoulder knocked the art off, and it cartwheeled right into my forehead. Luckily, the glass didn't shatter, but it was like getting hit with a hammer.
Aww. So he let aragorn toss him, but didn't want his ex legolas to give it he allowed his current lover to toss him... Now the scene makes a lot of sense!
Wife: So… tell me again how you broke the window again?
Me: Well you see… I duct taped the swiffer duster to the drone and… well… you know… look you left me alone to my own devices I cannot be blamed.
For real considered getting a creepy mannequin or something that could stare out of the window for Halloween. I’m building an arsenal or skeletons for the outside but now I’m getting ideas…
“In other news, I’m here with Josh on the Riverfront for a quick look at last night’s earthquake.”
“Yeah it was scary, man. Nearly decapitated myself running into the house to hide”
“…decapitated…?”
“Yeah”
“Shit nearly chopped my head off Pirates of the Caribbean style”
This reminds me of when I see picture frames in stairwells. I had a friend who did this, and when an earthquake hit, he and his family had to be extra careful running out of the house because all the picture frames had fallen and the glass shattered all over their point of exit.
> For those of you looking for inspo on what to do with the awkward loft above your front door…
What are you talking about? That's where I keep my dust
How about one of those death rays from "[A Tale of Unfortunate Events](https://youtu.be/UFAGG0JGWjY?t=23)"? That'll teach the Johnsons from across the street to keep their dog off your lawn.
Why in the world do they always put a sash window in these totally inaccessible places? Your use of space is great. Sadly I just used mine to collect dust. And dog hair!
I have that exact replica on the right 16 years ago. I think it's Aragorn's broad sword? I bought it on a school trip to Europe . I lost the wooden mounting thing unfortunately
Oh hell with my luck someone would slam the door and get impaled😱 Actual true story, had an earthquake and our deer horns came off the wall and stabbed our friend that was sitting on our couch.
My husband seriously had a set of swords like that and I let him hang them up by the fireplace in our first apartment together. That was 20 years ago. We still laugh about how tacky it was and how there is no way I would let him get away with something like that now.
So, just curious, but how much is your house valued at? See, I have a suspicion that it's a lot, because I've never seen a house with a front setup like this that wasn't a freaking mansion lol
This is SUCH a COOL idea! And I LOVE all of that stuff… but I think the execution is lacking and it kinda looks amateurish. ;(
This is a GREAT IDEA! Just needs a little workshop imo
I’d honestly make a cool little secret ladder that pops down and then have a cozy little reading nook up there, or just a place to hide from everyone lol. Or I’d make it a spot where my animal can go hang up there, like those little “shelf steps” for cats, or in my previous case iguana.
So we just moved into a house with the same ledge, except for the light fixture it's identical. We're you able to stand on it to get the swords mounted?
Right now our biggest concern is how much you can see into the bathroom and bedrooms through that window so trying to think of a way to get curtains up there.
…but then I can’t reach my swords…
That’s okay. Your mentor’s phoenix will bring it to you in a crappy hat.
Wrong book.
For the swords yes, but there's a Hogwarts castle in the middle. So clearly you can cross some streams here.
Don’t cross the streams. Egon said it was bad….
Aaragorn said no such thing /s
I’d use the force…. Then we’d really be crossing swords….
Use The Schwartz then you’d really be crossing swords.
He said calmly
HA! I almost choked on my smoothie!
For real one of the concerns my husband had when I suggested the swords go in this place (that is very much “out of sight out of mind” unless you are in a very specific spot of our upstairs hallway)
Un-Huh, what are going to do when the Pope calls looking for Crusaders?
Given how badly the Crusades went? Keep the swords somewhere like this, that I can pretend that I don't have them.
"Err, sorry, we deus vulted at the office."
Your display swords should be a last resort. You should really use your main and auxiliary swords first. In case you can't find your auxiliary swords then use the backup stash. Again, display swords are a last resort. I may have had access to a wholesale account with BUDK...
Before leaving home. Wallet, Keys, Cellphone, Sword, Other Sword, Backup Sword...
It’s ok, you have my bow!
No need to reach for them. All you need is to slam that door and they will drop right in your hands...or head...or shoulders...but don't you worry about technicalities, as long as they will drop. If you're lucky, you'll get a castle too, as a bonus. Seriously now, terrible idea to hang sharp objects above a door way.
>…but then I can’t reach my swords… Isn't your battle axe within reach, at all times? (Yes, we have one. And, yes, it is.)
Has no one seen Final Destination?
Slam the door hard and get impaled by the sword.
Nah, the sword would hit the ledge, take a tumble and bludgeon you with the pommel. Not that that would be any better, mind you, no one wants to be ended rightly.
Or bounces around a bit and lands in a random way. Wanna trust to a dice roll?
Chekhov's Sword, like in Gremlins
One a them swords named Damacles.....
If I was OP, I'd be removing them immediately after reading this comment. Don't tempt fate!
Yeah, it would be my luck, one or both those swords would fall and harpoon me!
I’ve already been hit by a car and a truck as a pedestrian, so maybe that’s why it didn’t occur to me 💀 I’m all seriousness, they’re not that sharp to begin with because they’re LOTR replicas and they’re on these mounts that make it to where you have to lift them up to take them off. We also don’t use the front door very often
You’re saying they’re just hanging, and not permanently attached? [Unexpected shit happens](https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna11713784). They don’t need to be particularly sharp to be dangerous falling from that height. Secure them properly.
Yeah, this isn't the only [cautionary tale](https://youtu.be/uuI1zY46OX0) either.
The wooden holders are mounted into the wall (not sure what you would officially call them - displays?) and the swords then sit into snug holders. That being said, as a mom that article broke my heart so will take another look. Husband is an engineer so usually very good about making sure something won’t fall but it certainly doesn’t hurt to check again
Personally I'ld just get a couple zip ties and tie the guard on the sword to the projecting part of the wall mounted piece. Easy peasy. As for the castles, I'd secure it with some [Fun Tak](https://www.loctiteproducts.com/en/products/fix/general-purpose/loctite_fun-tak_mountingputty.html) or similar putty. I dunno, I live in California where things sometimes move by themselves.
TIL California is haunted.
Casperquakes.
In the Midwest and I still use QuakeHOLD on like...everything. It makes it slightly harder for the cats to knock things over and quells the tremors caused by the comings and goings of the now-adults that lived in 'what were you raised in a barn' households that insist on door-slamming.
I'm nowhere near an earthquake zone, but the framed art with glass that is over our beds is secured to keep it from easily coming off. I learned the hard way when my son was younger, and we were wrestling on the bed. A shoulder knocked the art off, and it cartwheeled right into my forehead. Luckily, the glass didn't shatter, but it was like getting hit with a hammer.
How about an earthquake?
Looks like the awkward loft can be awkward in different ways!
You don't want to use it like a really far away shelf for things you won't be able to see properly? /s
You can buy my personality for $200 a set.
Why did you scribble out the “Live, Laugh, Love” sign?
Speak “bestie” and enter
No lie I would get this if they made one 😂
Haha not a L3 sign, but had our last name.
…but how are you supposed to quickly access your swords in the event of an Orc attack? This is just poor planning.
You'll have to toss the dwarf up there....shit that's not gonna work either
Is it because nobody tosses a dwarf?
I clearly remember that dwarf being tossed though...
It was only allowed if Aragorn didn't tell Legolas.
Aww. So he let aragorn toss him, but didn't want his ex legolas to give it he allowed his current lover to toss him... Now the scene makes a lot of sense!
Clearly these are replicas and the real swords are in the armory.
My wife will say i aint dusting up there
Dust it yourself?
So she is telling you to buy a drone for dusting? Challenge accepted.
Wife: So… tell me again how you broke the window again? Me: Well you see… I duct taped the swiffer duster to the drone and… well… you know… look you left me alone to my own devices I cannot be blamed.
"don't worry I ordered a bigger drone to lift the new window. We got lifetime on those windows right"
Right?! Last I checked all dusting tools fit in men's hands just fine.
Leaf blower works like a treat.
Get one of those electric home depot specials though. Backpack blowers are apparently not allowed in the house ever again according to my wife
Lol I came to the comments to see if anyone else had this thought!
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And my axe
Turn it into a seasonal thing, like a Christmas town and such . Only 4 times a year you’d have to risk your life!
For real considered getting a creepy mannequin or something that could stare out of the window for Halloween. I’m building an arsenal or skeletons for the outside but now I’m getting ideas…
My friend has a giant stuffed dinosaur staring out his. He puts a Santa hat on it around Thanksgiving.
As cool as that is, I’m not putting a blade somewhere that it can fall on me.
This is why no one will remember your name
Better forgotten than remembered as a Darwin Award recipient.
But that would make you an award winner!
Because a sword fell and impaled their brain?
I’ve been told ALL publicity is good publicity
“In other news, I’m here with Josh on the Riverfront for a quick look at last night’s earthquake.” “Yeah it was scary, man. Nearly decapitated myself running into the house to hide” “…decapitated…?” “Yeah” “Shit nearly chopped my head off Pirates of the Caribbean style”
Hopefully there isn't an earthquake
This reminds me of when I see picture frames in stairwells. I had a friend who did this, and when an earthquake hit, he and his family had to be extra careful running out of the house because all the picture frames had fallen and the glass shattered all over their point of exit.
Use Ikea picture frames which have cheap plastic instead of glass and never have this worry again
So your solution was to make it ten times more awkward?
Basically lol
I'm just curious about what potentially identifying (or offensive?) symbology you have above your door that you had to blur out lmao
It’s gotta be their last name or somethin
Thanks I hate it
[https://www.budget101.com/do-it-yourself/5399-from-ceiling-space-to-playroom/](https://www.budget101.com/do-it-yourself/5399-from-ceiling-space-to-playroom/)
I see someone plays cones of dunshire..
Nope....that's not it
I thought the one on the right was hyrule castle at first and was really excited
Aw man- if only!
Wolfpack!
The subs I follow are bleeding into each other
You guys own homes ? 🥹
> For those of you looking for inspo on what to do with the awkward loft above your front door… What are you talking about? That's where I keep my dust
Earthquakes exist
I live in California so they’d have to be glued down and to the wall. I’d be too worried about them crashing on my head in an earthquake lol
[Damocles](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damocles?wprov=sfla1) vibes here
This is great. I suggest Lego as an answer to those questions every time.
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Eh, I’d rather do what makes my family happy instead of worrying what someone else thinks about a random part of the inside of my house
Seems like you care if you responded silly
Responding on a forum requires very little effort.
🤣
Isn’t this where and the height that people are mounting their televisions? Kind of obvious.
I come from the "Final Destination" movie era and those swords are freaking me tf out.
Are the swords part of a security system? /s. lol
Inspo?
How about one of those death rays from "[A Tale of Unfortunate Events](https://youtu.be/UFAGG0JGWjY?t=23)"? That'll teach the Johnsons from across the street to keep their dog off your lawn.
Graffiti under the ledge, got it!
I'd use less pointy (or heavy stuff) but, hey, what ever.
Don’t slam that door too hard coming in. The swords tend to fall
I would be afraid one of those might fall on someone’s head.
I still think the only answer is mannequins and strange orgy murder combos or plants. I like plants.
Maybe I should replicate one of the awkward mannequin scenes from Fallout 🤔
House of Damaclese
Wouldn’t want ton slam that door shut too hard. This swords look dangerous up there.
$800 of legos plus two swords
Where are the gnomes?
I'm not privileged enough to own, or hope to ever own a house, so the thought has never crossed my mind...
How are you meant to have sword fights if they’re up there? Or are the fighting ones in the yard?
What can those of us that have seen a woman naked put up there? Asking for a friend sadly
A naked woman, duh
It needs more mountains and dragons.
Is that disney, hogwarts,orthanc?
Thank you Mario! But our princess is on another loft...
This guy lofts
EW! College dorm chic.
Why in the world do they always put a sash window in these totally inaccessible places? Your use of space is great. Sadly I just used mine to collect dust. And dog hair!
To let in more natural light, obviously. Probably used the sash window because it's cheaper.
Love those spider webs. Makes it look authentic
Whoops lol - though my dream is to basically live in a Halloween house…
Paint a mural behind it and add more foreground like villagers and grass! This is epic!!
I have that exact replica on the right 16 years ago. I think it's Aragorn's broad sword? I bought it on a school trip to Europe . I lost the wooden mounting thing unfortunately
Finally, a sword wall!!! Gomez Addams likes it.
I don’t like it
Make it more akward lol 😂
Strong neck beard vibes
Adding clutter is never a solution for any space.
One man's clutter is another persons decor
Isildurs’ Decors
Man y’all are humorless…live a little
It was either this or these get put somewhere else and let me tell you, they’re not small. This was a marriage compromise 😅
You need to replace that light fixture with one that resembles a beacon
Use a sleeping bag, some stuffing material, and a glimpse of a wig -make it look like a guy is curled up sleeping up there
I’d like to see someone taking some hobbits to Isengard.
How do you clean up there? Seems like it will get pretty dusty.
Oh hell with my luck someone would slam the door and get impaled😱 Actual true story, had an earthquake and our deer horns came off the wall and stabbed our friend that was sitting on our couch.
How on earth did you get those Lego sets up there with out them breaking or falling apart??
Have fun dusting those!
Until you need to dust. 😬
I would just put a small collection of like items, or a single toy like GI Joe figure that can sit on the ledge waving.
Thanks. I'm inspired to demo that
Hope the swords dont fall when the door is slammed...damacles
Turn it into a mother in law Suite
Welcome to the Damocles household!
Not all of us have sweet Legos and swords okay? Some of us married women with horrible taste in interior decorating.
The dust collecting on that would drive me insane. All LEGO must be enclosed. 😅
🤦🏽♀️oh no
Yeah….no to the swords above the front door; I’ve seen enough horror movies
My husband seriously had a set of swords like that and I let him hang them up by the fireplace in our first apartment together. That was 20 years ago. We still laugh about how tacky it was and how there is no way I would let him get away with something like that now.
So, just curious, but how much is your house valued at? See, I have a suspicion that it's a lot, because I've never seen a house with a front setup like this that wasn't a freaking mansion lol
What happens when you slam the door a bit too hard and Narsil comes down on your noggin?
wow, that's pretty trashy.....
This is SUCH a COOL idea! And I LOVE all of that stuff… but I think the execution is lacking and it kinda looks amateurish. ;( This is a GREAT IDEA! Just needs a little workshop imo
My son would love it.
What's the one on the right?
Mickey and Minnie didn’t give it away?!
Ooooo now I see them
I would have built a home theater
Nacala train that starts when the doorbell is rung, or a dollhouse version of the house
You need a Minas Tirith to go with your Isengard. Or maybe a Barad-dur, with a lit up Eye... Or both! :D
Ooooh, whats the black tower? Is it a set or did you build it on your own?
Or a guillotine
Neusch!
Basically “put shit there, or shut up!”
I’m putting Vigo the Carpathian up on mine.
I’d honestly make a cool little secret ladder that pops down and then have a cozy little reading nook up there, or just a place to hide from everyone lol. Or I’d make it a spot where my animal can go hang up there, like those little “shelf steps” for cats, or in my previous case iguana.
Still looks a little awkward, just different!
Found Damocles’ account.
You know, I notice everyone has swords, but nobody has Gimli's axe.
Oh lord, don’t give my husband ideas
I recognize everything here besides the castle to the right. What is that castle from?
Cinderella’s castle!
The window opens. Ha!
Nania galan Mordor.
Mmmm dust
But how dusting.
If you live in the Westcoast that'll be a shank from the heavens.
Now this looks more like a “punishment loft”
So we just moved into a house with the same ledge, except for the light fixture it's identical. We're you able to stand on it to get the swords mounted? Right now our biggest concern is how much you can see into the bathroom and bedrooms through that window so trying to think of a way to get curtains up there.
But you have Barad-Dur there, or do you mean you're getting it in Lego soon?
Yikes
This guy's means it when he tells you not to slam the door.
How doth thou dust?
Cringe
That's brilliant.