Happy Wednesday and first day of August (summer, please slow down!)
Have you been enjoying the design concepts for my hubby’s room so far? I’m loving what everyone has come up with and today is no exception. Barbara is here to show us her take on the room. Welcome Barb!
With Vanessa wanting to re-vamp her husband’s den, aka “man cave” I am thrilled to give her a bit of design inspiration with my vision for the room.
A man cave to me screams leather, woods and animals.
The whole notion of cave brings to mind a hunter-gatherer, hence I made sure that was represented by the gold resin zebra head and sheepskin rug. The wallcovering is Woods by Cole and Son, my all time favourite wallcover. One day, when we finally buy a house, it will be used somewhere. But for now it is the feature of my man cave.
My man likes to be surrounded by books, not that he reads them, but just like to “have” them. So an Expedit bookcase from Ikea is perfect to hold books, trophies and other manly accessories. And to add a bit of class, an Hermes throw, and Batavia Ikat pillow in Amethyst from Tonic Living, to add that layer of coziness to the tufted leather sofa from Horchow.
Sources:
3: Ikea Expedit bookcase
6: Hermes throw
8: Tufted leather sofa from Horchow
Good luck with the design of the space Vanessa. Thanks for having me visit and share my moodboard!
XO Barbara
No, thank you Barbara for putting this together. There is no doubt that a man would love this room. I love the floor lamp and the Hermes blanket is on my wish list – one day! The bookcase is a great idea as Mr. DH is an avid reader. Thanks again Barbara!
barbara@hodge:podge
August 1, 2012Thanks for having me! I realized I forgot to add the word “pillow” after the Ikat…..
Can’t wait to see what you do with Mr Decor Happy’s space!
Vanessa@decor happy
August 1, 2012Thanks Barb! I added the word!
barbara@hodge:podge
August 2, 2012Thanks!
Karena
August 1, 2012Very good looking yet manly as can be!
xoxo
Karena
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kelly@refresheddesigns.
August 1, 2012Oooh…love this polished look with leather and brass. It’s like giving the men in that room a little nudge to emulate the masculine sophistication!
Nicole Scott
August 1, 2012Mr. DH would be lucky to have this design. Mrs. Me wants that Horchow sofa for my chiquita cave. Come on Lotto Max!!
Kim@Chattafabulous
August 1, 2012Love it!
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Tim
August 1, 2012a man’s dream comes true indeed! The space is so cozy and inviting, perfect for TV watching, book reading, and mid afternoon nap! Now the pressure is on for my man cave!!
SHERRY HART
August 2, 2012I’ll take that room….it’s fabulous:)
Taylor Greenwalt
August 2, 2012Love it!
Lindsey Gerrish
August 2, 2012Great job barbara! I love it. I just want to curl up on that couch and have a nap with that Hermes blanket wrapped around me! Funny….so far we all have included orange or orange-y red as an accent colour!
How2home
August 2, 2012Mr. Decor Happy must be very happy right now! Out of all of the mood boards you’ve posted which is his absolute fave?
Heather Moore Grahling | Vivid Hue Home
August 3, 2012lovin this man cave…and btw, peeked over to your before/after portfolio’s and they’re to die for. I’m your newest follower!
Sheila @sZinteriors
August 6, 2012I’d have this man cave front and center in my home! It’s a knockout!!! Great design, Barb 🙂