A man cave should be a fun, relaxing escape from the rigors of the world. When designing such a space, your options are practically endless and limited only by your imagination and your budget. To help you create the ideal man cave, the hardwood floor specialists at Carolina Wood Floors in Winston-Salem, NC, offer a few tips for a personalized, budget-friendly space that is all your own.

Hardwood Floor Specialists Share 3 Tips for Creating the Perfect Man Cave

1. Choose Dark Woods

Dark hardwood floors like walnut, mahogany, and pecan-hickory add a rich, lustrous anchoring to your room. But the possibilities don't end with floors: you can opt for additional darker woods in furnishings like bookshelves, TV stands, and pool tables. These duskier shades are trademark man cave colors and evoke images of cigar smoking, brandy sipping, and deep, hearty laughter — an excellent atmosphere for a modern-day man cave.

2. Proper Lighting Enhances Mood

While there's no hard-and-fast rule that a man cave can't have an abundance of lighting, many choose to go for more restrained lights. During the design process, carefully consider elements of the room you want to be more of a focus, and light those areas accordingly. Also, functionality is important — what parts of the man cave will need to have lighting? A light over your chair will help you read; a light over a bar makes drink prep easier; and lighting above a poker table ensures the game can go off without a hitch.

3. Err on the Side of Less Rather Than More

There may be a temptation to stuff your man cave full of as many fun tchotchkes as possible to make it uniquely your own. And you can certainly do that if you feel it's the best use of the space. But in general, less is more when it comes to design. Highlight a few interesting pieces instead of lining the walls and shelves with an abundance of competing images and themes. It makes a more relaxing, interesting space that you don’t have to break the bank to create.

A new flooring installation from Carolina Wood Floors will ensure your man cave is a flawless getaway for you and your friends. To explore your various hardwood floor options, call CWF at (336) 765-0680 or visit them online. You can also reach them via their Facebook and Twitter pages.