Man Cave Decorating: Trick Out All Work Spaces
February 8, 2011 
Irwin Weiner ASID - Sometimes we turn a blind eye to decorating the male-oriented parts of any home, like the den, man cave/media room, basement, or garage. But why? Decorating makes any space more enjoyable to hang out in. Here's a RetroPlanet.com video on using some of their retro merchandise to decorate a garage, workshop, or barn into a more good-to-be-in environment. We liked the "filling station" theme for a retro garage, and accessories like metal paper towel dispensers, thermometers, clocks, and waste bins are practical ideas for anyone working on a car, bedding down a horse, or sharpening a lawn mower. Go antiquing or flea marketing to fill in the decor blanks and add authenticity to the mix, too. Bottomline: Don't neglect the man caves around your home or property; decorate to make all spaces more enjoyable for work and leisure.
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Reader Comments (2)
How can i trade my interior design services for construction work in my basement?
Bartering services can be a great way to get extra work done by professionals in your home - in exchange for your own services. We've found one website called Swap Right at http://www.swapright.com/ where you can list what you will do for someone in exchange for work they can do for you in your home. Search for other such sites, and perhaps more localized versions that are just right for you; plug in keywords like "website to help people barter services" and try your luck!