Home projects have become increasingly popular since 2020 for obvious reasons. The world is pretty much back to “normal” at this point, but a lot of people still find value in staying at home and entertaining themselves. And, if you’re in your safe personal space, you might as well make it fun, right? That’s exactly what this couple, specifically the husband, did. But he didn’t add a pretty backsplash in their kitchen or a new sink to the bathroom. He turned their basement into a throwback video rental store that’s been giving them joy.
The cool digs are a video store lovers’ dream with a lot of fun and nostalgia. A video from TikTok account @thevideobunker gives fans a tour of the uber-cool space from the glass front door (which you must pull, not push) to all of the bits of paraphernalia. It’s straight out of the ’80s with neon lighting, posters, figurines, and even a separate viewing room in the back.
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There’s even an, ahem, adults-only section behind the front counter. Gotta keep it out of the hands of kids. It’s pretty obvious that this collection is their private one; honestly, its a cool way to display all their goods. Your own Blockbuster-esque video store beats having your prized possessions in your garage or in a storage bin for sure.
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In the clip, the quite-proud wife reveals how her husband got the brilliant idea. At the time they created this space in 2021, their local video store was closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so he was able to acquire a lot of shelving. His project quickly got underway with all of their DVDs, VHS tapes, Blu-rays, and video games coming together to make it a super cool space.
It’s the kind of place we’d love to swing by on a Friday night to grab a good rental.
Originally published March 10, 2021.
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