So, Dad has staked out a room in the house and claimed his “man cave” space. Chances are that he already has his man cave main attractions in place or at least envisioned – television, technology, and games. But when it comes to furnishings and decorative elements, he may be a bit lost. Here are some ideas that may help him create the relaxing man cave of his dreams:
- An area rug can pull together a seating arrangement and add overall color and texture to the room, especially if the furnishings and walls are dark. Look for area rugs in checks, plaids, and other masculine prints.
- Browse antique stores, flea markets, and even your own attic for vintage sports equipment to embellish the space. Old snow skis, bowling pins, golf clubs, baseball gloves, and footballs can decorate walls, tabletops, and corners while lending a manly feel.
- Acknowledging a favorite sports team is a favorite man cave theme, but instead of overwhelming the space with team colors and logo items, condense the paraphernalia onto one wall or in one area for a bigger impact and cleaner look.
- Monogrammed pillows, coasters, and boxes make great man cave accessories. Choose a masculine font to personalize a few objects for a custom feel.
- Install a small refrigerator to hold his favorite snacks and beverages.
- Add shelving for his favorite books, DVDs, and magazines. If you don’t have room for shelves, consider some rustic crates or wire baskets to store these items and keep them organized.
- Consider hanging a bulletin board or chalkboard (or paint a wall with chalk paint) for him to use to keep track of game scores, division standings, and rankings.
- While leather is standard man cave decor, you don’t have to buy all leather furniture if it’s not in your budget. You can achieve the same look with just a few leather or faux leather pillows and footstools, or with leather-topped tables.
- Look into textured paints for a simple, inexpensive way to add a masculine feel to the room.
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