Man Cave Guitar Ideas

I wanted to do something special for my husband. After almost a year of being basically at home, things were starting to feel a little… cramped.

As the only guy in a house full of gals, there weren’t a lot of options for him to grab a few minutes to himself.

Then I had an idea… ourfinished basementis still fairly unfinished (if that makes sense). Meaning, the construction is done, we just haven’t done much with it aside from plopping a couch in front of the TV.

My Music Room… Man Cave

The back half was really just an empty space so I thought, why not make it into asmall man cave? Even if you don’t have a ton of space, you can totally make a tiny man cave happen. And for far less money than you think!

In this post, I’m going to share how to make a man cave on a budget. I’ll give you tips on where to start, ideas on what to include, and show you the before and after of our small man cave.

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Building A Man Cave In The Basement

Building a man cave of any size boils down to this: it needs to be specific. Don’t try and recreate a generic sports bar unless the cave dweller really loves sports bars. Choose a specific passion to design to, paint with a favorite color, add some seating, and a few special decor details. That’s really all you need! The point is that it will be a dedicated space created specifically for the man in the house.

Choose a space that has at least a little bit of privacy and isn’t a pass-through from one spot to the next.The space doesn’t have to be large at all, but bonus points if there’s the possibility of expanding into an adjacent space down the line.

In our case, I selected the back corner of our finished basement. Right now, it’s just a collection of random cast-offs and is slightly separate from the main media room so it was ripe to add some purpose.

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No basement? No problem. Could you steal part of an office or guest room? Do you have arandomly large landing? If you live in a moderate climate and have a garage, you could use part of that. You can even assign one wall of your living room. When you need something small and budget-friendly, think outside the traditional full four-walled room.

Think about what hobbies, interests, and passions fire your guy up.I think the biggest mistake people make when coming up with man cave ideas is immediately defaulting to the sports bar knock-off. Sure, if Tony C’s is his love language, by all means — recreate a sports bar. But what if your husband/boyfriend/son/dad is a gamer? Or a whiskey connoisseur? Or a literary buff?

You don’t need to be aggressively theme-y, but is a man cave any fun without at least a little bit of a theme? Nope, not really.

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In our case, we went with music. Specifically, guitars. Matt is a fabulous player and has roughly 8 billion guitars. And they’ve historically been stacked in closets, leaning against walls, basically been given no love at all.

Since we’re going small and budget-friendly, I want you to choose just a few elements to showcase your theme.For the whiskey guy, how about a couple ofdecanters, amasculine bar cart, and a few specialrocks glasses? For the book lover, how about alow bookcasefilled withhis favorite novelsand amodern reading lamp?

In our case, we bought a set offorged iron and leather guitar hangersso Matt would have five guitars at hand in his small man cave, brought in one of his amps, and grabbed his favoritetab book.

A Place Of His Own: Man Cave Decor Ideas

This step is technically optional, but it’s an extra special touch to paint a budget man cave in a favorite color.It helps to further personalize the space for not very much money.

As you can see here, I painted Matt’s music corner in a rich shade of cabernet to play off the wood tones of his guitars. Plus, he looks really good in burgundy 😉

I also added a reclaimed wood feature wall as part of an “expansion” a few months later. Check out all the after photos here.

Steps To Make A Small Man Cave On A Budget

To keep your small man cave on budget but still special, “borrow” a favorite chair from elsewhere in your house or thrift something cool.If you have a side table, bookcase, or any other furniture you can spare and would enhance the man cave decor, add that too!

The girls generously offered up the chairs from theirBFF ladies clubbecause they’re Matt’s favorite to play guitar in (no arms, wide seat). I was also able to rehome thisindustrial side tablethat had never really found the right home and now looks AMAZING in the music space. Finally, I snagged one of themarble and brass table lampsfrom our guest room to give him some light.

There you have it:how to make a small man cave on a budget.I hope you got some ideas to use and make one of your own!

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Brianna is the founder of Bloom in the Black, a home decor and DIY blog showing people how to personalize their home through simple projects, smart shopping, and good design. She encourages her readers to stop striving for their house to be “done, ” and instead, make small, impactful changes one step at a time. Brianna’s work has been featured in publications such as House Beautiful, Apartment Therapy, and Today.com.When you think of a man cave, what comes to mind? Aggressive deer heads slapped above the mantel? Unsightly sports paraphernalia scattered across the walls? Bulky suede sofas taking up half the room? While these style-deprived clichés are all too familiar, they certainly aren’t necessary for achieving that quintessential look. With the general conventions of a man cave in mind, there are plenty of ways to make your home-base hideaway both traditionally cool

Wood paneling, dark decor, and window shades render this man cave irresistible, with plenty of room to relax, pick up a book, or enjoy a good sports game.

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In a sprawling Bel Air mansion designed by Lonni Paul, this area was built for the musically inclined. A wall of stylish guitars serves both form and function, while a gorgeous pale blue drum set is made for jamming out.

In an L.A. home designed by Tommy and Kathleen Clements, the man cave leaves no room for excitement-induced spills, with a cocktail table made from a circa-1880 slate slab.

A man cave's lounge area boasts a sultry and sophisticated masculine design. The black leather tufted bar provides a contrasting backdrop to the bright red bar stools, and the spirits are displayed on deep wood-clad shelves.

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This eclectic and playful seating area begs you to have fun; an oversized Hush sculpture sits behind the teal quilted couch, while a massive red Baxter lamp hangs above. The old-school gumball machine reinforces the room's youthful vibe.

In Colin Kaepernick's sophisticated California bachelor pad, a former dining room was transformed into a sleek man cave anchored by a gorgeous custom pool table.

If you don't have space for a full man cave bar, adding a built-in alternative can be just as effective. In this vibrant San Francisco bachelor pad, a bar painted in Very Green by Benjamin Moore is accented with a funky fish eye mirror, and topped with classic liquor decanters to mature the youthful space.

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This man cave is equipped with the amenities of the movies and all from the comforts of home. With Slurpees on tap and a professional-grade popcorn maker, game day and movie nights become even more fun.

A clean-lined, monochrome media room has seating for the whole crew. An assortment of elevated TV dinner-style tables are perfect for enjoying food and drinks from the comforts of the couch.

Midcentury chairs in Romo velvet frame a seating area, where a custom glass-and-bronze bar cabinet holds a variety of artisan liquors. The bar is topped with a 19th-century Nigerian helmet.

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The descent to your man cave can be just as exciting as the space itself. Here, a custom glass, walnut, and steel staircase lead to a verdant and lacquered hang out area, with vintage French club chairs from Blackman Cruz.

Keep the energy of your man cave high by grounding the room in a fun game. A ping pong table not only encourages guests to get up on their feet, it also adds a sporty element without overwhelming the space with paraphernalia.

While most gravitate towards wood and leather when crafting a traditional man cave, branching out can lead to an equally alluring area. In a mid-century modern bachelor pad, contemporary finishes are layered with more eccentric accents, and a rolling metal bar cart allows for transportable serving.

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