Do you have a small space but still want to create the ultimate man cave? With a little creativity and effort, you can easily turn any spare room or corner into your own personal oasis. And the best part is, you don’t have to spend a fortune to do it.
Many of us are not lucky enough to have a huge home with plenty of space to create a purpose-built man cave. This is where we need to use our creativity to make a place no matter how small, our own. Even the smallest of rooms, outbuildings or basements can be turned into a beautiful man cave, sanctum or chill-out area.
Most of us do not have a large space in our homes to dedicate to our personal use. That is why the perfect place for designing a man cave is usually in an outdoor building such as a shed or garage. But, even if you have just a small room within your house you can easily kit it out with everything you need to make a place where you can kick back and recharge your batteries.
Small man cave furniture
Furnishing your small man cave is your opportunity to make your mark on your small space. Whether you are working on a tight budget or willing to splash out on some funky furnishings, choosing the right furniture will add instant impact and define your space.
You might already have spare furniture you can re-purpose for your space or you can often find bits going cheap or even free on Facebook marketplace, thrift shops and house clearances. Upcycling un-loved furniture is a great way to save money, add some individuality and help reduce waste at the same time.
Consider your space when deciding on the furniture. Large items may not fit or will make your man cave feel cramped. On the other hand, if your priority is having somewhere to kick back and relax, you might want to sacrifice some space for a larger sofa and create some wall-hung storage to accommodate your lounger.
Make use of fold-out or dual-purpose furniture to save space. A coffee table could also be used as a poker table or your desk could double as a drinks cabinet for example.
Man cave decor
Use mirrors to make the space look bigger
Mirrors can help to make the space feel larger, while frames can add some personality. You can find mirrors and frames at thrift stores or garage sales for a fraction of the cost of new ones.
Try adding some houseplants
Plants can help to liven up the space and make it feel more inviting. You can find inexpensive plants at most garden centres. Or take some cuttings from plants you already own or from friends. Many popular houseplants are easy to propagate using just a jug of water.
Experiment with pictures and artwork
Art doesn’t need to be expensive. You can find loads of cheap prints online or use some imagination to decorate your walls for free.
Here are some more ideas to inspire you to add some interest to the walls:
- Concert posters or fliers
- Second-hand record sleeves
- Cut out images from old magazines
- Your photos
- Old maps
Frames can also be picked up cheaply from thrift shops and charity shops or you can make your own rustic-style frames using off-cuts of timber, old pallets or by sandwiching your art between two sheets of plexiglass.
Use light colours
When decorating your small man cave, choose light, airy colours to make the area appear bigger. Bright white ceilings will give the illusion of height while light walls with a slightly darker ‘feature’ wall will make the room appear longer.
Hopefully, this article has given you some inspiration to start creating your own man cave. With vey little space and funds, anyone can create a relaxing, individual space to call their own.