The infamous “Man Cave.” The only room in the house where dad can keep his collection of Star Trek memorabilia on display and hang his musical instruments like wall art. This is the place where dad goes to relax, to play, or to crack open a few cold ones while watching the game. The rest of the house may have mom’s sensible touch and keen eye for decor or perhaps, it turns into the kid’s play area during the day. But the man cave is dad’s sanctuary. Turn the sanctuary into a comfortable space that fits his personality with these 5 tips for decorating your man cave.
Basics
A comfortable lounge chair is the first rule of thumb. Whether you’re reading a book, watching a show, listening to music, or playing a game, the lounge chair is the essential furnishing to have in your man cave. A modular bookshelf or a transparent display case with sturdy shelving allows you to display trinkets or show off your prized possessions.
Schönn’s Sylvia couch is the perfect man cave leisure couch, made with welded steel and powder coat treated.
Schönn’s Onyx shelf screams minimalism and is perfect for small spaces. It can double as a sleek desktop surface.
Style
Explore different styles for your man cave that will tie the room together. Style gives the room unsurpassable character and comfort. Most styles are not meant for one specific gender; however, masculinity and femininity play a prominent role in furniture design. Rigid and geometric designs are often associated with masculinity whereas amorphic and fluid designs are associated with femininity. A combination of these can be found in styles such as Scandinavian, Bauhaus, Art Deco, Eclectic, Coastal, Industrial, Rustic, and Retro. They’ll give you a variety of design options when choosing the right furniture for your man cave.
Generally, Scandinavian furniture designs are minimal with clean lines and neutral colors. Bauhaus and Art Deco add a little more glam to the space with pops of color, geometric shapes, and quirky designs. Eclectic is a blend of multiple styles, layering of various textures and patterns, with one dominant color present throughout the entirety of the space. Coastal is serene and laid-back with whitewashed accents and wicker furniture. Industrial uses metal and refurbished pieces with sturdy and exposed hardware. Rustic offers an outdoorsy feel with raw wooden fixtures and rugged furnishings. Retro utilises vintage pieces from the past like stepping into a thoughtful time capsule. Dig deeper into the different styles to gain better insight into which style works best for your man cave.
Schönn’s Sahara Highboard represents Scandinavian design with minimal clean lines in a natural colour.
Schönn’s Oliver trolley is a custom-made industrial trolley on castors. Perfect for the industrial man cave.
Colors
Stick to a colour palette that is consistent and complementary. Some colours look better with others. For example, avoid putting that chocolate brown pillow on top of that navy blue upholstered lounge chair. Neutral colours work well as a base such as gray, taupe, tan, cream, ivory, and brown. They can easily be paired with splashes of brightly coloured accents throughout the space. When adding wooden furnishings keep a consistent wood finish. Get the walnut end table with the walnut frame chair. Avoid mixing too many different wood and metal finishes in one room. Colours such as olive green, forest green, burnt orange, navy blue, mahogany red, and canary yellow make excellent choices for a man cave. It can be useful to take an object from the room and base your colour palette off of it. Your cherry-red electric guitar may serve as the stepping stone towards your other colour choices. If you’re still having trouble, refer to a colour wheel for decorating. Factor in tints, tones, and shades.
Personality
Are you a film buff? A musician? A gamer? A sports fan? Maybe you love to paint or appreciate beautiful artwork? Whoever you are and whatever you like, be sure your man cave matches your personality. Once you have the style chosen, add elements of your favorite things throughout the space. Use accents as a way to showcase your personality. A musician may have his guitars hung on the wall or his favorite records framed and on display. A movie buff may have framed film posters or a mind-blowing sound system for watching movies. The sports fan may have autographed memorabilia or starting lineup figurines. Even a throw pillow with a funny phrase or a blanket with your favorite sports team will suffice. Tastefully blend your personality into the mix. Steer away from it looking like a storage locker by keeping the space fluid and organised.
Extras
Man Caves are the space to place that oversized television, high-tech gaming system, record player that doubles as a sideboard or mini-bar with your favorite liqueurs.. Treat yourself to those extras that maybe you and only you can appreciate in the household.
As every interior designer and decorator does, research different styles and refer to colour swatches to lay your main colours out in front of you. Equip your man cave with the proper gear and furnishings. Give your space a personal touch by showcasing your personality through the things you love. Don’t forget to have fun and enjoy your space! This is, after all, the only room in the house that is all yours!
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