Garage Man Cave Makeover Ideas

To really help visualize the possibilities of your man cave, you need to start with a blank canvas. Most garages are cluttered with boxes, tools, bikes, and cleaning supplies. You'll want to start the makeover process by getting your garage organized.

First, gather and sort all the junk in your garage into three piles: keep, trash, and sell. You'll need to find a home for everything you're going to keep. Everything you're going to trash can go straight to the recycling bin. For the last pile, why not try selling some items to help finance your man cave makeover? You can sell these via a garage sale or on eBay.

For everything you plan on keeping, look at storing them by:

• Installing custom garage cabinets and organizers
• Utilizing overhead storage racks
• Building a workbench to house your tools
• Taking advantage of stackable storage bins

Most garages are not designed for people to live comfortably within their confines. Concrete floors are cold and uninviting, while most garage walls are boring and unappealing. Here's how to fix that.

For your man cave flooring, you have two options: either spruce up the floor or cover it up. Swisstrax interlocking floor tiles are heavy-duty, easy to maintain, & can be installed right over the concrete base. You might also consider installing wood flooring or carpet, but understand that if you go that route, either type would not be suitable to park your vehicles on.

The walls of your man cave are just as important as the flooring. Though you'll most likely cover the walls with decor and memorabilia (more on that later), you may want to consider giving your garage walls a few coats of paint. Think about the color scheme of your room. For instance, paint the walls the color of your favorite sports team. This will help give the room a good base to work with.

Another aspect of the walls you should consider is insulation and acoustics. In areas where the winters are especially cold, insulation should be a top priority since most garages are lacking in this department. The floors, walls, ceiling, and garage door will need insulation. After all, you want your man cave to be as cozy and warm as possible -- how else are you supposed to get away during crazy family functions?

Acoustics are also important, particularly for movie and music aficionados. In order to blast your war movies on your surround-sound speakers, or to crank the volume on your electric guitar, you'll probably want to soundproof the room first. Fortunately, this step can go hand in hand with insulation, just make sure it offers soundproofing capabilities as well.

Since most garages only have a single light in the ceiling, you'll need to add more to help illuminate your next poker night. Think about the theme of your man cave when deciding what types of lights to install. Pendant lights give off a more industrial vibe, while recessed lights veer towards more of a modern feel. 

Now that the basics are out of the way, you can start to really bring out the personality of your man cave. The best way to do that? Finding the perfect furniture to put in it! First and foremost, a recliner is a must.

Don't skimp on this chair either. After all, you're most likely going to spend a great deal of time in it. For your friends, either opt for multiple recliners or add a nice sectional. If you're on a budget, you could try finding multiple bar seats at a local furniture store. Whatever you decide, you just want to get enough seating for all the guys.

What's a man cave without game tables? Your furniture budget should also include room for a poker table, pool table, or foosball table. If you have extra funds to splurge, why not add a pinball machine as well? The more games you have, the more you can entertain your friends.

A bar in a man cave is as important as the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office, many "important" decisions will be made around it. Whether you opt for a simple bar cart or you install a fully functioning bar top counter, you should keep it stocked full of your favorite whiskey, scotch, and other spirits.



You can take it one step further by bringing a fridge into your garage man cave as well. Again, you have options here. You can choose a full-size fridge or, depending on your space, you can get a compact refrigerator. In either case, you will want to keep it stocked full of beer. Want beer on tap? Homes.com lays out how to make a fairly affordable DIY kegerator that is made out of a compact fridge and tap handle. You can either brew and keg your own beer, or make a trip to the local liquor store.

Now is when you can match your man cave to your personality. For those sports fans, hanging signed jerseys on the walls could offer endless bragging rights. You can also strategically place autographed baseballs or footballs around the room. Have a mint condition rookie card? Place it in a frame around your bar.

Other great man cave decorations include neon signs. Look for neon beer or liquor signs at swap meets to grace your painted walls, just make sure they fit the overall theme of the space. Hand-carved wooden signs could be a great option for more rustic or modern man caves. Movie posters are great for movie-lovers, whereas hanging old record albums on the wall would be a great idea for music fans. The possibilities are endless!

One of the most overlooked aspects of a garage man cave is protection. Remember, the only security between your 75" HD 4K TV is a thin metal garage door that can be easily opened by hand. Security should be on your list of necessities and don't skimp on it either.

Purchase special garage door locks that can only be opened with a specific code, and guard that code with your life! Another great security addition in today's modern world is security cameras. Place them in strategic spots around the room, such as one pointing at that limited-edition, autographed Michael Jordan jersey.



Your man cave is your safe place, and you should do everything in your power to keep it that way.

Garages offer a great space to makeover into your man cave. You just need to clean and organize your garage, give the flooring and walls a makeover and install the proper lighting. Once that's done, you can fill your safe haven with manly furniture, decor, and memorabilia. Follow the tips above and your dream man cave could become a reality. Game on!