When Great Design and the Man Cave Collide

Every guy wants his space… Make it one he’s proud to call his own.

We’ve been thinking a lot about trends for the New Year when it comes to Southern home style.  What will home renovations for 2021 look like?  At Hardwood Specialties Home Improvement, we’re fairly certain that the biggest trend for 2021 is that people will be spending more time in their homes.  More time at home means one thing for certain:  Everyone is looking for good ways to make their spaces more comfortable, cozy, and functional …including those guys who’ve traditionally been relegated to a garage or man cave. So, this month, we thought we’d focus on some fun décor options for the men in our world, who deserve only the absolute best in man-cave style for 2021.

Whether you’re considering a new space for the man of the house in New Year 2021 or updating his old digs with some more modern man-cave style, Hardwood Specialties reminds you home décor for men can add great value to your home and can benefit the entire family.  Why concentrate on a guys-only space in your beloved abode?  Here are just a few of the reasons:

A man cave celebrates those guys who work hard and need some time to unwind.

A man cave addition or makeover can be a wonderful gift for a hardworking guy who needs to take his mind off the day-to-day grind.  Choose calming tones for walls and floors and make the space as user-friendly and ergonomic as possible.  This space shouldn’t be cluttered, crowded, or cramped.  The idea is to create a space that doesn’t radiate stress, so simple, traditional, and neutral themes tend to work well.  Crazy colors or wild motifs may be fun in the moment, but they can defeat the purpose of creating his perfect space.

It keeps his hobbies in his space.

Any new wife or mother of a teenaged boy will tell you that the men she loves the most tend to leave their things behind.  (Cereal bowls in the living room, anyone?) With a purposefully built man cave, the guys have a place for their stuff and no reason to let it infiltrate other parts of the home.  No more guitars in the kitchen or motorcycle pieces on the bathroom vanity—everything goes back to man cave. 

A man cave encourages bonding time with the boys.

Whether they’re playing video games, watching football, or talking shop, the men in your home and their friends and male family members deserve some quality time to strengthen their relationships.  The man caves offer a sort of guys-only sanctuary that gives them all a place to relax, unwind, and enjoy some well-deserved camaraderie.

A man cave adds character and is a great way to incorporate a different aesthetic.

A man cave offers up a space that is all his own, reflects his personality, and usually has a distinctly masculine ambiance.  It’s a good way to add some fun design features to your home or try out a completely different aesthetic.  Remember, the door to the man cave leads to a unique space that should reflect the owner’s preferences and style.

Here are home décor options that work well in any man cave and make the overall look and feel of your home even better.

• Easy-to-clean surfaces --  There will be a time when pizzas are left on the floor of the man cave, or someone spills a drink on the sofa. Choose surfaces that are easy to wipe down.  Leather sofas make cleaning up a spill simple and bar tops made of laminate, quartz, and ceramic can often come away from the toughest spills without staining.

• Floors made for living and playing hard – Polished concrete and vinyl to mimic hardwood are good options for a man cave floor, as are tile, natural stone, and traditional hardwood.  Make certain you consider the activities for which the room will be utilized.  Remember, carpeting may not be the best option for rooms designated for auto repair and hardwood may be better suited to a billiard room than a mudroom space where wet clothes and towels may be left behind.

• Built-in Cabinetry – Custom built cabinets fit your space beautifully and offer lots of utility.  Books, toys, and games can be organized to perfection while trophies and awards can be displayed to show off his accomplishments in style. 

• Textured Accent Walls--  Walls painted to bring a pop of color to a given space are nothing new, but textured accent walls are all the rage for 2021.  Choose brick or stone facades, or even add some stucco to a wall to create a space with even more character.

  Gaming Space--  Card tables, pool tables, dart boards, Pinball Machines, arcade games, and Foosball Tables are great focal points for any man cave.  Not only do they add some dapper character, but they’ll also keep the boys occupied for hours and encourage lots of friendly competition.

• Lighting-- From inspired industrial light fixtures to old world-style decorative lighting, the selection of lighting to set the mood in his man cave is almost endless.  Choose brighter lighting options for hobbies that require his attention to detail and more subtle lighting for downtime and informal gatherings like those meant for taking in a Saturday evening ballgame.

• Bath – Don’t forget the necessary room While you want them to visit other parts of the house occasionally, a bathroom off your man cave is an excellent idea. Choose substantial and durable flooring and counters for less mess easier upkeep and choose fixtures and colors that complement his tastes the man-cave space just outside.  We promise, this addition to his man cave will be one everyone in your home will appreciate.

A man-cave is a phenomenal selling point.

When the time comes to upsize or downsize and selling your home is on the agenda, you’ll be glad to be able to offer a well-designed man cave to the next owner.  Not only will the space add value and charm to your home, but it also offers a room for recreation and relaxation that will set it apart from others on the market, making your home more enviable than others in its price range.

Hardwood Specialties is ready to make your guy’s man-cave dreams come true!

When your family is ready for a space that is all about the boys, Hardwood Specialties Home Improvement is ready to help make the dream a reality—Flooring and home renovations are our specialty, and we look forward to making your man cave a truly magnificent space! Contact us for a home improvement consultation in Morristown, TN.  We’d love to answer your questions and help you get started with your man cave project in 2021.