9 Decor Ideas For a Man Cave


A man cave is a place to relax and enjoy yourself at the end of a busy workday or on the weekend. How can you optimize the space?
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It was a long day at work, and you came home to a honey-do list a mile long. After you finish your chores, you grab a beer and head to your man cave for a little relaxation.

Are you greeted with generic walls, an old couch, and a small tv? Or do you step into your own space customized to fit your energy and needs? 

Creating the perfect man cave is possible with some planning and inspiration. Add in a touch of masculine decor, and you’re well on your way to crafting the most relaxing and entertaining room in the house. 

Before you start to pick out the small details and accents, there are a few things to keep in mind. 

Consider Installing a Small Bar 

Every man cave could use a small bar. Whether you plan on hosting a guys’ night once a month or you enjoy an ice-cold drink after work during the week, you can use a bar. 

Installing a small bar will give you a large return on your investment in the long run, and it can be cost-efficient if you choose your materials wisely. 

No matter what size you decide to go with this, having a bar in your man cave will give you an instant upgrade and save you tons of money on bar tabs.

Plan Out Your TV Options and Surround Sound

Before getting too far in your design process, think about the TV you’ll be using and your surround sound. If you’re using a nice surround sound system, you’ll want to make sure the room is set up to enjoy it properly. 

Place your furniture, such as your couch and chairs, in the right spot to get the most of the sound. Placing them too close or too far from the speakers won’t do it justice. 

Also, you’ll want to make sure you have room to place your furniture at the right angle for your TV. Sitting too close or too far away could be the difference between enjoying the big game or having to strain to make sure you don’t miss anything. 

Now that you’ve considered these two factors, you’re ready to start picking out the right decor. 

9 Man Cave Decor Ideas

1. Install Pendant Lights 

The lighting in your room can make a huge difference in the tone and mood. Using pendant lights adds a modern and sophisticated touch. 

You’ll have functional light, and you can choose your specific style. Whether you want a rustic farmhouse look, edgy industrial look, or mountain cabin look, there’s a pendant light just for you. 

It’s a practical addition to your space that you can have fun with and completely personalize. 

An industrial type of pendant lights with exposed frames

2. Incorporate Leather Furniture 

Adding leather furniture is a great way to add a masculine touch without feeling too overdone. 

A brown leather couch and a leather recliner will give your space the masculine touch it needs while still providing functional comfort. 

The leather material is easy to maintain and keep clean, making guys’ night one less thing to worry about. 

Brown leather will also mix with industrial, farmhouse, modern, and mountain contemporary styles. 

Living or entertainment area mancave interior with a beautiful tan leather in front of fireplace

3. Create a Stone Or Brick Accent Wall 

Highlighting an accent wall is a great way to make your man cave unique and masculine. You can put your personal touch on your space by creating a textured wall that will draw your eyes and attention. 

Depending on the materials you use, this could be a cost-efficient option and prevent you from buying additional decor for this wall. 

If you’re looking for an industrial style, use a deep red brick for the accent wall. Find thin stone and dark grout if you have a modern or contemporary mountain style. 

There are even companies that make brick, stone, and shiplap wallpaper, so if you’re looking for a budget-friendly option, you can achieve this look for half the price. 

Brick wall accent in the living room with gray couch

4. Add Vintage Signs

Finding vintage signs from antique stores or estate sales is a great way to enhance this space. 

It adds a rustic and masculine touch to your space without feeling too staged. Real vintage signs are the perfect way to add history and a story to your space. 

Try to use colors that match your style. Find a rusted red or yellow sign for a farmhouse-style room, rusted metal for an industrial-style room, and distressed gray or white signs for a modern or contemporary style room. 

The signs don’t have to say anything specific and could even advertise things like “Ice-Cold Beer” or “Game Room.” 

Try to choose signs you’ll enjoy looking at in your space and feel true to the room. 

Plenty of liquor bottles and lighted candles on a bar counter

5. Install a Dartboard 

Can you even call it a man cave without a dartboard? Using a dartboard as decor is a great addition to your space. 

It’s functional and will provide you and the guys hours of fun, and when you’re not using it, it still serves as decor for your wall. 

You can even build a wooden box to close it up when it’s not in use, and you can burn or paint your initials or favorite team logo on the wood. 

This keeps the board safe when you’re not using it and adds a personal touch that you’ll love. 

A dart board with a bricked wall background

6. Frame Your Favorite Fan Gear 

If you have a favorite team or player and a signed jersey, frame it and hang it for decor!

Whether you have a signed shirt or your favorite player’s jersey with their number on it, putting it into a glass frame and hanging it on the wall will make this space feel fun and connected. 

You may even have a pair of lucky socks that you wore to your team’s playoff game or a newspaper clipping from the day your favorite team won the Superbowl. 

Each of these items are worthy of a frame and a spot on the wall. You could even get a clear box for a signed baseball or football, install a floating shelf, and display the signatures. 

You’ll love having the connection to your favorite team or players while you’re watching them play from your man cave. 

various men collectible caps, helmet, toys, etc on floating shelf display

7. Frame a Stadium Diagram 

You may have fond memories from your childhood of a particular stadium such as Yankee Stadium.

Finding a stadium diagram (whichever one that may be) and framing it for your man cave is the perfect way to add meaningful decor. 

The stadium diagram puts a fun and unique twist on the stadium and will bring back memories of watching your favorite team as a child. 

This is a cost-efficient and meaningful way of adding a personal touch to this space and keeping things masculine. 

You can choose a frame based on your style, and you can find prints of stadium diagrams from many online retailers. 

8. Use Live-Edge Tables 

You’ll need a coffee table or end tables for your man cave anyway, so you might as well have fun with them! 

Using live-edge tables is a great way to add a masculine touch to a functional piece of furniture. It acts as a standout piece of decor all on its own because it’s completely unique. 

The live-edge wood brings interest and originality to this space that would be lost otherwise. You can save money by making your own live-edge table and turning this into a bonding experience with the kids.

You can achieve the same look by using a wood table with epoxy in the middle. You’ll still have a live-edge look, and you can put bullets, beer caps, or a specific color in the epoxy to make it unique. 

A wooden table with one fake plant sitting on top

9. Use a Projector Screen 

Using a projector screen as a TV screen is a great way to add functionality to your space. 

You’ll likely head to your man cave to watch the big game, so you might as well watch it on a projector screen to get a large picture.

Try to find a retractable projector screen that rolls up when you’re done so you can have a clean space when it’s not in use. 

The screen can also block a wall that has any issues or doesn’t have any character to it. 

If you’ve already picked out all the decor you want for your space and you still have an open wall, the projector is a great way to use up an entire wall without having to buy any extra decor or accents. 

Your friends will love coming over for the game, and you’ll love how easy they are to install and maintain. 

A projector currently working and displaying a video or pic, lights off room
Jessica Childres
Jessica Childres is a Georgia native and former teacher. She loves to share her skills, knowledge and passion with others. She has an ongoing interest in real estate, home decorating, and design.
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