Lose the bean bags, the tacky harvest gold carpet remnant, and the velvet poker dogs painting. It's time to makeover the Man Cave.
Recently Man Crates Gifts For Men asked me to participate in their Man Cave Makeover Campaign. Man Crates Gifts For Men is a new company that has gifts for "all kinds of guys." Gift sets are shipped in a crate that has to be opened with a crow bar. Very much a guy thing right? Such a novel and fun way to gift the man in your life.
So, back to the makeover. I've created The Maverick Man Cave in honor of the rugged ranchers and cowboys that live here in the West. I shopped and made my design board on Polyvore; you can find it and all the furnishings here.
Recently Man Crates Gifts For Men asked me to participate in their Man Cave Makeover Campaign. Man Crates Gifts For Men is a new company that has gifts for "all kinds of guys." Gift sets are shipped in a crate that has to be opened with a crow bar. Very much a guy thing right? Such a novel and fun way to gift the man in your life.
So, back to the makeover. I've created The Maverick Man Cave in honor of the rugged ranchers and cowboys that live here in the West. I shopped and made my design board on Polyvore; you can find it and all the furnishings here.
First I lightened up the cave walls with Sherwin-Williams Modern Gray.
Neutral bamboo roman shades keep the window treatment simple and classic. No frou-frou curtains here.
comfy leather sofa.
He'll like it for napping, too.
Every man deserves his own great chair.
(I won't tell Maverick this one "makes a statement".)
(I won't tell Maverick this one "makes a statement".)
The reclaimed pine coffee table has a bluestone top. He's bound to like its rustic barn style.
Maverick needs a table next to his chair for reading material and a drink. To keep his cave from becoming too serious I gave him an amusing card table.
These horseshoe bookends will keep
his books corralled.
his books corralled.
Of course he needs a reading lamp. I gave him just a smidgen of industrial with this one.
Git along li'l doggies! I'm lovin' this blue distressed chest with the rust colored hardware. Plenty of storage in this handsome piece for all his cowboy stuff.
Maverick's Stetson needs a place to hang.
This vintage-inspired wall rack fits the bill and will look great even without the hat.
Just a few final accessories to make this
cowboy cave dweller happy.
cowboy cave dweller happy.
A Barbwire rustic blanket throw.
Classy glasses for this horse lovin' man.
An apple crate for holding the glasses --
or whatever else he wants to stow.
An apple crate for holding the glasses --
or whatever else he wants to stow.
A pillow (or two) with a message only
he'll understand.
And a watercolor by my favorite artist
Dennis Reinke.
he'll understand.
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| "Paints" Watercolor |
And a watercolor by my favorite artist
Dennis Reinke.
There you have it. . . The Maverick Man Cave.
Go lasso that buckaroo and bring 'im on in.
Go lasso that buckaroo and bring 'im on in.
I would say that your man cave style is just perfect for your neck of the woods, Nancy! I adore the theme, but you know that my favorite is Dennis' painting! Yes please! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kim. That painting is a favorite of mine, too. xxx
DeleteI think any man would love this room!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Laurel. I have to say putting it together was a lot of fun.
DeleteFantastic collection of rugged pieces full of personality, Nancy. But the icing on the cake is definitely the watercolor from your artist-in-residence ;)
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks Julie. He's pretty talented. I think I'll keep him. :)
DeleteGreat job! I want that sofa!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Anne. I think the sofa is gorgeous.
DeleteHow Fun!
ReplyDeleteIt's a fun room, and it was fun to design it. Thanks for stopping by. :)
DeleteI love the sofa so comfy and cosy.
ReplyDeleteHi Magali. The sofa is the most popular piece in the room. I think it's gender neutral. . .women like it too. xxx
DeleteI love all the pieces you picked for the Man Cave!!! Love that leather sofa. You are right it will be great to lay on for a man nap!
ReplyDeleteKris
Thanks, Kris. Right now I'd like to curl up on that sofa. Hehe.
DeleteWhat a awesome man cave! I'l bet he just loves having this room that you so loving made for him.
ReplyDelete((HUGS))
Thanks, Jo. Thanks for visiting, and for the nice comment. :) xxx
DeleteA gorgeous group of pretty, ahem, I mean, marvellous pieces, perfect for the ultimate man cave, one of which, (your hubby's beautiful watercolour), I would secretly stash for myself!
ReplyDeleteA wonderfully inspiring post! Thank you for sharing!
Happy weekend, Nancy!
xo
Poppy
Thank you, Poppy. :) You leave such encouraging comments. Blessings ~ xxx
DeleteI think most guys would love your creating . . .
ReplyDeleteHowever, my guys idea for a man cafe is hard copy paper, (stacks of it) and I can't seem to come up with a solution to his idea of, "man cave!" I think it looks simply like a plain ole' CAVE!
(I'll keep working on him though . . .)
Hmm, stacks of paper can be a challenge. But if anyone is up for it, Lynne, it's you. Good luck! xxx
DeleteNancy, I love that the crate has to be opened with a crow bar! How fun is that? You picked wonderful things! My fav is the chair and the chippy blue dresser. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
Those are my favorites, too, Jann. It's really fun to build a room this way. Like playing dollhouse. xxx
DeleteGreat selections - the couch looks like ours! I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
ReplyDeleteKathy