Moving into a new home is both exciting and overwhelming at the same time. That is especially true for those men that have no idea where to start when it comes to interior design. They know that their new house should look like a genuine man cave with all the right colours and accessories but achieving the desired ambience can be challenging. If you’re one of those men, we’ve got a few suggestions that will allow you to create a manly home for you and all of your friends to hang out in.
Incorporate wood into your interior
Want to get that masculine feel in your new home? Invest in wood furniture to create a space with a rough-hewn feel. You can use timber in a variety of interior design themes because it’s strong, robust and versatile enough. It will allow you to achieve that strong and striking ambience the minute somebody enters your home. Think timber sideboards or pieces of furniture in a similar tone to the existing décor. If you go for light, unfinished, raw timber, make sure you have darker furniture items to create a suitable contrast. For those who’d like to add more texture to their man cave, a timber feature wall could be a great addition.
Add metal details
Metallic finishes such as stainless steel and powder-coated steel will seamlessly blend into your new home if you want to go for an industrial edge. From chairs to coffee tables with steel support structures, your rooms will look just butch enough without looking intimidating. Add lamps and various lighting fixtures made from metal to complement the interior. Chrome is a great alternative that will offer the modern and masculine look you want.
Layered lighting
Aside from adding a dose of industrial, lamps will also be a wonderful lighting option for you. Every room should have several different sources of lighting in order to offer an inviting feel. Whether you have plenty or not enough natural light, chandeliers, lamps, a fireplace and candles will always be welcome in any room, adding layers of lighting to make the home cosier. Considering your moving can take longer than expected, and you’re very likely to end up unloading furniture off the moving van in the middle of the night, you can also benefit from concrete-based solar lighting towers that you’ll place in your backyard. They’ll offer enough lighting for you to complete all the tasks without making you look for the closest electric plug socket. Once all the work is done, it can be a charming addition to your exterior that will also allow for more light to illuminate the rooms during the evening.
Neutral hues
For a true masculine interior, you’ll want to introduce classic neutral palettes into your home. Black and white, beige, grey, navy blue and brown will work well in any masculine space. If you decide to lean more towards darker hues, try to mix pops of colour here and there to prevent the interior from looking monotonous. Gold or brass details will add enough vibrancy without making your interior look any less masculine.
Leather for added charm
Even men like to spend time in a timeless, classic interior. Fortunately, you can use leather to achieve the desired effect without compromising manly aesthetics. Think about investing in Chesterfield sofas or side chairs alike. Look for accessories and art which features leather elements to make the home cosier and more inviting. You won’t have to worry that leather will clash with the rest of the furniture because you can find leather in a full spectrum of colours. Whether you want to add black or warm brown items, or maybe you’d prefer white, navy blue or grey, you’ll do it without any fuss and lighten up the whole interior instantly.
Decorate the walls
Is the boy in you screaming, wanting to have all those posters and maps on the wall? Let him express himself freely. You won’t ruin the interior if you decide to hang charts, maps, or vintage and antique pieces. Do you have old-school sports paraphernalia stocked in your crate? Go wild and display them everywhere to add a personal touch to your home.
Throw a rug in the middle
Not only will a rug connect all the furniture together, but it will also make your room feel warmer. Whether you choose timber floors, tiles, or something else, it will never be warm enough without a rug. On top of that, a rug acts as a sound barrier that will muffle loud noises, and you’ll never have to deal with echoing noise. Besides, it’s always nice to have a warm fuzzy ground to walk and sit on during game nights and get-togethers.
Final thoughts
Decorating your man cave may seem like a lot of work, but all it takes is a little bit of research. Once you’ve got all the bases covered, you’ll be able to start decorating and make the most comfortable living place for you to live in.
