Cool Man Cave Wall Decorating Ideas
Down through the ages, men have always sought refuge from women by joining clubs, lodgers and fraternities just to socialize and do guy stuff.
If you dream of having your own private man cave where you can just be yourself and there's a spare room in your house, why not design a study/den/man cave or whatever you’d like to name it? Most guys love to have their own getaway place simply to chill out and catch up with life.
Whether you’re a millionaire and can afford anything you want or a guy who is relegated to the basement and only has a few hundred bucks to spend on a man cave, you’ll want to jazz up the place with some of these great wall decorating ideas and buy some cool stuff to make it your own.
So where do you start?
Decorate Your Cave with Pizzazz:
First visualize how you want the room to look. If you already know what
kind of furniture you want to have, then deciding
the color
of your walls as well as other unique wall decorating ideas will be
your next step. A guy’s study should be a balanced blend of both personality and masculinity. Painting each wall in different shades that merge well together is a good way to give the room a bright bold look.
Walls with wooden panels and textured floors to match look great as well, and if you prefer carpets, then match the carpet shade to the wall paint. If your furniture is dark in color then it’s preferable to have lighter shades on the wall or the room will look too gloomy.
The furniture you place in your man's room depends on how you plan to use the room. A computer table, a chair and a bookcase are ideal for creating a study. A few bean bags, comfortable sofas, a small coffee table and a couple of shelves or cabinets will complete your man cave. That way you won’t be short on storage space, and entertaining buddies won’t be a problem.
Empty walls make a room look bare so come up with some original and interesting man cave decorative wall decor ideas. For example, consider putting up some interesting and creative wall decor such as metal wall hangings, paintings or even a wine rack.
Ideally, the lighting in a man's room should be neither too dim nor too bright. Simple wall sconces will do the trick. Lamps can enhance the look of a place too. Lava lamps, UFO lamps, lamps with patterns and themed wallpaper lamps with a beach or a sports theme will look just as great.
Adding your Personal Touch:
Now comes the fun part! Decide on a theme. If you love golf, why not opt for a golf course wall mural and a matching green carpet for the floor? A few trophies, books on golf, framed posters of golf players, a display of antique golf clubs on the wall, and even upholstery in a golf design will complete the theme.
Maybe sailing is your passion. How about a nautical theme for the room? You could opt for light blue wallpaper or use blue green, white or deep blue wall paint for a vibrant look. Framed pictures of old sailing ships, or a world political map on the wall, a porthole mirror and nautical lanterns will give the impression that you are at sea. Pillows, cushions and lamps can have nautical themes as well. Low furniture, a bench placed under a window and even a fish tank will complete the look.
For a sportier look, opt for a football themed room. You could dress the room up in the colors of your favorite team, and proudly display various memorabilia of your team as well.
Choose neutral colored wall paint or put up wallpaper featuring the logo of your team on one wall. Clocks, plaques, posters, banners and flags and even wall sconces featuring your team can also brighten up the room. Add a creative touch with cushions that resembles a football, or upholstery with black and white patterns, and rugs that are cut out in the shape of a football.
Add more personal touches to your room, if you feel a theme could limit your creativity. How about putting up movie posters, framed certificates, a few photo frames and a painting or two on the walls? Figures of movie characters, assembled kit cars and souvenirs from trips will look great on wall shelves, your table or on a book shelf. A selection of medieval wall tapestries also makes an interesting wall decoration for a man cave.
Some Additional Wall Decorating Ideas.
- Display your base ball mitt
- Hang your favorite racquet on the wall
- Keep your pair of skates in a corner of the room
- Hang fishing rods
- Hang a basket ball hoop
- You'll probably need a dart board
So now that your private man cave is all set, you’re ready to kick back and mellow out. On Saturday you’ll be able to invite your rowdy buddies over to watch the game, have a few pops, smoke cigars, banter back and forth, tell jokes, cheer and laugh a lot. Maybe even enjoy a fun game of pool. What could be better?
