Man-caves have always been an object of fascination to us women. It's not always a fascination worth coveting - especially when it comes in the form of an email from our other-half containing one of these or these (yes, I have received the latter in an email).
But when the man-cave is done right, a masculine look can be beautifully ingenious. Stylish man-caves keeps us believing that deep down, men do have a sense of style that doesn't involve la-z-boys and beer fridges.
So here are a few ideas if you are considering adding a masculine touch to your house (it looks glam and will keep a certain someone in your house happy!):
1. Black grasscloth wallpaper: black grasscloth looks absolutely gorgeous and is the essence of masculinity: a little scruffy, dark and mysterious - it's basically the George Clooney of wallpapers.
Shamir Shah via NYSD
2. A well-stocked bar: this one applies not only to the man-cave but also to every good hostess. A well-stocked bar shows that you are always prepared to entertain!
3. A tan leather couch, armchair or even headboard: Tan or brown leather (especially when aged or antiqued) is so manly and so beautiful. I don't even feel the need to add any more. I'm sure you already know how good it is.
3. A tan leather couch, armchair or even headboard: Tan or brown leather (especially when aged or antiqued) is so manly and so beautiful. I don't even feel the need to add any more. I'm sure you already know how good it is.
Todd Yoggy via Desire to Inspire
James Andrew via NYSD
4. A spacious manly walk-in closet: This one is more like a man-batcave; the secret hide-out; the cave not even his best mate knows about... I know that men say they would prefer a walk-in beer fridge than a walk-in closet but the truth is: everyone, including men, can benefit from having enough space to dress in the morning and/or store their clothes. And who knows, they might even decide to fit a beer fridge in their walk-in closet (see very tangible proof below)!
Tony Baratta via NYSD
via La Dolce Vita
Left - I took this pic of M's closet today right before posting this. It is not staged!! I kid you not, he really has been housing 2 dozen Coronas in his closet for the past week! Hey at least it's not taking the 3 only shelves in our fridge!
Right - Kerry Delrose via Design for Men Mag
5. Black & white artwork: paired with #1, 2, 3 and a few fancy electronic gadgets, black & white artwork is sure to complete the much needed elegance of the stylish man-cave.
I REALLY Love this post...so stylish!! I would be quite happy for this to be my woman cave any day :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind words Anna, would love it as a woman cave too! I think ironically masculine design often appeals to women more than men..
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