Man Cave Decorating Essentials for Father’s Day : Interior Design Blog

A man’s home may be his castle, but a dad’s home is all about communal living. The peaceable kingdom probably includes a spouse, offspring, the occasional in-law and a cast of furry companions too.

At Robb & Stucky, we think deserving dads are entitled to a castle-like fiefdom experience here in the 21st century. It’s called a man cave. In honor of Southwest Florida dads and on the cusp of Father’s Day, Robb & Stucky is here to share must-haves for the well-appointed man cave.



First, even the most fashion-forward dads will tell you that comfort is king. No man cave is complete without the just-right upholstery. For dads who like to spread out, Vanguard’s Greenbriar sectional is a terrific choice. It’s configurable, meaning you can specify and arrange pieces to suit the space and your taste.

Back in the day, recliners were like thrones for many dads. Robb & Stucky is happy to report that the recliner is still the peak of chic in modern man caves. But the recliner has been totally reinvented by furniture companies like Thayer Coggin, Vanguard and Sam Moore, to name just a few. Today’s coveted man-cave recliners are sleek, stylish and ergonomically designed to support hard-working (and relaxing) dads.

Next, let’s stop at the bar, a traditional male domain. A man cave needs a swanky bar for the big game, poker night and even date night. There’s a new breed of bars in the marketplace from brilliant designers like Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. Smaller scaled and elegant, the right bar is an intoxicating man cave staple.

At Robb & Stucky we know that jewelry pieces appeal to all genders in a successful design plan. The well-appointed man cave needs side tables – or drinks tables, as we call them today – for both function and style.

Do you remember TV trays? Fold them up and put them in the recycle bin. Today’s drinks tables represent the next generation: hipper, hotter and highly functional. In these brilliant designs, the base tucks under the upholstery while the top cantilevers over the seat, creating the perfect perch for dad’s craft beer.

Lastly, are you ready for kickoff? The man cave is entertainment central. An interior designer can help develop the right media management game plan.
Should the flat screen TV be mounted on the wall? Would you like to conceal it when it’s not in use? Is a media cabinet a smart choice? Robb & Stucky designers are actually like great coaches – the playing field is your man cave.

Send Dad to his room this Father’s Day, but make it a man cave. Robb & Stucky is here to help.

ABOUT MARK STUART: People impressed and inspired by the Robb & Stucky showroom often wonder where we get our ideas. Meet our creative mastermind (and color forecaster), Mark Stuart. As Robb & Stucky creative director, Mark is responsible for the floor plan and visual display of all Robb & Stucky stores. In his spare time, he also shops the world for accessories and engages with our amazing buying team on wood and upholstery selections so our stores enchant as a unified, beautiful experience.