As a bachelor, living independently is one way to learn more about yourself and learn new things about life. If you have recently bought your dream townhouse for sale , this blog will teach you how to transform your home into an ultimate man cave you will enjoy coming home to after a long day at work. These tips will include ideas that will suit any man, style, and budget.
Choose the Perfect Decor for Your Man Cave
You can choose decors and furniture made out of stone, wood, leather, or faux leather in shades of blue, grey, green, and brown. You can also choose wall decals that feature street signs or posters of movies and famous alcoholic drinks.
Have an Exposed Brick Wall
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To give your man cave an industrial vibe, you can DIY and make an exposed brick wall in one of the walls inside the townhouse for sale you purchased. If it is not possible to stack exposed brick walls in your home, you can use a brick-effect wallpaper to create the same illusion.
Use Open Storage Systems to Display Your Things
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Of course, even if you want to build a man cave out of your townhouse, you’ll want your home to be organized. When showcasing and storing your home decors and other items, building an open storage system in your man cave is ideal. You can get inspiration from industrial and Scandinavian cabinets that are minimalistic in design.
Allot a Place for Drinks
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Aside from setting up your dining table, you can include a bar in your kitchen where you can prepare and serve drinks for you and your guests. If you want your man cave to channel a wine cellar vibe, you can invest in a sophisticated wine storage system in furniture stores and second-hand stores or build one yourself. Otherwise, you can also have a drinks trolley that is big enough to hold drinks, wine and shot glasses, and a few decorations. You can move this trolley around your home so that wherever you are, you can get a glass of your favorite drink.
Choose Funky Lighting That Adds Personality to Your Man Cave
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Neon lights against exposed brick walls are one way to bring the bar to your home. These decals can feature your favorite expressions and sayings or your favorite designs. If your budget allows, you can also have a custom neon light decal that features your name.
Set Up a Home Theater
If you love to watch movies and TV series, it is best to invest in a good home theater system. A television and a surround sound system will make you enjoy your movie nights at home. You can also opt to have dimmable lights that will make you feel like you’re in the cinemas. If you can, you can also go all out and have a popcorn machine in your man cave.
Add Some Table Games
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If your space allows, you can add games to your man cave, such as a table football, pool table, or retro arcade games. You can also set up a PlayStation or video game station in your man cave if you prefer playing video games.
Add a Couch and Grown-up Bean Bags
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For sure, you want to make your townhouse unit very cozy! If you have enough space, consider having a homely sofa with a muted color to achieve a masculine look. You can also go for leather or faux leather sofas. For a more relaxed look, you can also add bean bags to your floor, where you can lounge whenever you feel like relaxing.
May these tips help you achieve your man cave dreams as you experience independent living in your brand new townhouse!