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In this post, I’m going to share how to make a man cave on a budget. I’ll give you tips on where to start, ideas on what to include, and show you the before and after of our small man cave.

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Find a Small Spot Dedicated to Your Man Cave

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DECIDE ON A THEME

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CHOOSE A FEW SMALL DECOR ITEMS TO REINFORCE THE MAN CAVE THEME

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PAINT YOUR MAN CAVE

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REPURPOSE FURNITURE YOU ALREADY HAVE

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Steps to Make a Small Man Cave on a Budget

In this post, I’m going to share how to make a man cave on a budget. I’ll give you tips on where to start, ideas on what to include, and show you the before and after of our small man cave.

Find a Small Spot Dedicated to Your Man Cave

Choose a space that has at least a little bit of privacy and isn’t a pass-through from one spot to the next.

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DECIDE ON A THEME

Think about what hobbies, interests, and passions fire your guy up. I think the biggest man cave idea mistake is instantly going for the sports bar knock-off.

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CHOOSE A FEW SMALL DECOR ITEMS TO REINFORCE THE MAN CAVE THEME

Since we’re going small and budget-friendly, I want you to choose just a few elements to showcase your theme.

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PAINT YOUR MAN CAVE

This step is technically optional, but it’s an extra special touch to paint a budget man cave in a favorite color. It helps to further personalize the space for not very much money.

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REPURPOSE FURNITURE YOU ALREADY HAVE

To keep your small man cave on budget but still special, “borrow” a favorite chair from elsewhere in your house or thrift something cool.

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