Not sure what to do for Father’s Day? How about a designated area for all of his junk – commonly known as a Man Cave!!
There are plenty of ways to create some “man” space, whether this is a designated room or an entire basement – this blog will give you some innovative ideas to keep the WHOLE house happy!! How often can you say that?!
Ideas for a Small Room
With a smaller area you really want to pinpoint the theme. Think about his passions, interests, hobbies – doing a generic sports bar vibe isn’t going to work for everyone! Is he into music and needs a place to jam? Or does he prefer a good book and a glass of wine? Perhaps he’s a gamer and would love a little nook instead of taking up space on the hallway computer!
Here are some fantastic ideas to get those creative juices flowing…
Music Room
This article highlights 5 simple ways to convert a small room on budget – and in this case, into a music room!
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In essence, think about furniture that is practical to what it will be used for. If he’s a guitarist you’ll definitely want some armless chairs or bar stools. If he’s looking for a place to play his treasured vintage vinyls and just enjoy the music, a comfier couch and side table will be better suited.
Wall art is also key, and can be a fantastic way of storing items that otherwise take up space – such as guitars! Pick a deep, rich wall color to help compliment the art all whilst keeping that manly vibe. If he’s a musician and this is his jamming space, you might want to think about some acoustic panels to absorb the noise (I mean music!). Carpet or rugs will also be key!
Check out these artsy acoustic panels on Etsy…
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Gamers Den
You definitely don’t need a huge room in order to create the perfect gaming den. But you do need neon lights, plenty of monitors and of course a gamers chair! SecretLab Gaming Chairs
Whiskey/Wine Room
Whether he’s a Whiskey/Bourbon drinker or a wine connoisseur, why not dedicate a space to meet those rich intense flavors. With a mixture of classic, soft, leather arm chairs and inset shelving to hold his prized bottles, you can’t go wrong! Combine that with rich walls, masculine euro mounts and soft lighting and you’re there. Check out these great additions to help personalize the room a little more… Etsy Whiskey Room Decor
Movie Buff
Do you have a room with no windows, perhaps a converted attic bonus room or finished section of the basement? This would make for a perfect movie room – plus a little decor of course! Now you just have to choose between a projector and a flat screen, individual lazy boys or a sectional, and of course the notorious snack stand to jazz it up.
Ideas for a Larger Space
Why not convert your expansive basement into a space that everyone can enjoy! Here’s a couple of top tips for converting larger spaces into the den of dreams!
Must Haves…
Map out must haves and ultimate areas to see how you can make it all work in 1 flowing space.
Theme…
Pick a theme for each area. Is he a big golf enthusiast who spends countless hours at the driving range? Why not bring that range to the house with a virtual golf screen!
Furniture…
Use furniture to split up areas so they are obviously sectioned off. Pool tables, Shuffle boards, game tables are all great ways of doing this!
Flooring…
Choose something durable and easy to clean, because you know there will be spillages!
What’s the vibe?!
Are you looking for something classic, manly, low lit with deep rich colors? Or something vibrant and modern with neon lights and industrial steel? Even though you have an expansive space to work with and have spent time mapping out sections to be used for entertaining, a single vibe will work best! Check out these ultimate man cave creations…
If you still need further inspiration, check out this site’s Ultimate Guide to Creating a Man Cave!