Turn His Man Cave Into a Room You Actually Like
You love him.
You don’t love that neon beer sign, the three gaming chairs, or the 82″ TV that somehow replaced art, light, and warmth in the room.
He calls it his man cave.
You call it… unfinished.
But don’t worry. You don’t have to start from scratch or call in a decorator.
There’s a stylish, rustic, and totally DIY-friendly solution that’ll make both of you happy: Cedar Shingle Accent Walls.
Why Cedar is the Perfect Compromise
- He gets the rugged, natural “I’m a man” look
- You get texture, warmth, and an actual design element
- It smells amazing (real wood scent > gym socks)
- It’s cheap, fast, and doesn’t require ripping out furniture
What a Cedar Shingle Wall Can Do (That a Dartboard Can’t):
- Frame the TV so it looks intentional, not like it’s levitating in darkness.
- Add architectural interest — even a small wall of cedar gives visual weight and balance.
- Warm up the color palette (enough with the black-and-grey-everything).
- Serve as a backdrop for floating shelves, sports memorabilia, or that one moose antler he insists on keeping.
Design Tricks That Actually Work
1. Frame His Chaos
Wrap his “stuff” in good design. A cedar wall turns that signed jersey, that vintage concert poster, or that 10-pound trophy into an intentional feature.
2. Set Boundaries (Literally)
Use cedar on just one wall — the “man wall.” It visually separates his zone, while the rest of the room stays clean and styled.
3. Layer With Lighting
Add soft uplighting or Edison string lights to bounce off the wood grain. Instantly makes the room cozier and more elevated.
4. Incorporate Your Touch
Mix in a leather armchair, a plant, or a woven throw. You don’t have to “feminize” the space — just soften the “dungeon vibes.”
5. Keep the Cave. Lose the Cave Man.
He gets the cedar wall.
You get… everything else.
Compromise never looked so good.
Real Talk: It’s Also a Cheap Win
- Cedar shingles at Lowe’s: $75–$120
- Tools & adhesive: Already in his garage
- Peace in your relationship: Priceless
Get the Look (Without the Drama)
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Real Couples. Real Reviews.
“I thought it was going to be another ‘unfinished garage project’… but we installed the cedar wall together, and now I actually sit in the man cave.”
— Sarah, Nashville
“Honestly, it smells like a forest in there. 10/10 would recommend.”
— Jess, Atlanta
One Wall. Two Happy People.
Design peace is possible. And it starts with a little cedar, a lot of patience, and the realization that his man cave doesn’t have to look like a bunker.
Build it together. Laugh through it.
And take full credit when your friends say:
“Wait… why does his man cave look like a magazine?” man cave design compromise.