Does this room not seem perfect for the man in your life? Can you imagine them chatting with a drink in hand, jesting during a round of poker or simply being men? This Father’s Day, instead of decorating the mantel with a Happy Father’s Day banner and other trinkets (that he is no doubt sure to enjoy), how about giving him a whole new mantel? Introduce a classic & timeless yet sturdy fireplace mantel that is versatile enough to work with a variety of décor options, including yours!
A Man Cave for the Sports Fanatic
The addition of a versatile fireplace like the Essex can give him a place to call his own, especially when mixed with a comfortable chair where he can relax after a long day of work with his favorite cold drink and a game on the big screen.
Surrounding the Essex with stone and natural elements and colors like wood and earthy tones will add to the masculinity of the space. Instead of candles or plants, you can use tastefully arranged sports memorabilia to really make a statement in the room. On side tables near leather couches, prop his favorite basketball, photo of him in his high school or college team or a collection of cards.
A Man Cave for the Card Game Enthusiast
The versatility of the Essex means it can go from a lodge type rooms to a more contemporary one. Leather studded chairs provide comfortable seating for a game of poker during half-time. In fact, your whole family can use this room as a retreat from cold-weather days and watch a game or a movie on TV while staying warm in front of the fireplace.
Feminine touches like a soft rug and a faux fur throw keep this room from being solely a man’s room but has a rugged enough design (studs, dark color furniture, structured lines) that he can tout it as his own if he wants to.
A poker table, billiards and other arcade games make this the perfect retreat to escape every day responsibilities.
A Man Cave for the Outdoorsman
When we think lodge, we think of a cozy space where we can relax with friends around a warm fire. Historically, lodges were built as reprieve from harsh weather conditions, as places we can go to recuperate after a long day outdoors. Now we can simply unwind from the day, whether we spent it outdoors or not.
You can recreate this lodge environment by using natural wood, leather chairs and large natural stone. A stone mantel like the Essex can also be surrounded in stone for a more natural feel. It’s as if your outdoorsman never left nature.
TIP: The use of birch throughout various areas or simply piled up as decoration near the fireplace is a great way to bring the outdoors, inside.
Decorating around the Essex allows you to mix a variety of styles; don’t feel like you need to decorate it solely as a, “Men’s Club Room.” Instead, try mixing color tones and textures that share the same color family.
If you’re planning on bringing The Essex home, why not also take advantage of this month’s promotion and add one of our overmantels to complement your new fireplace. All Old World Stoneworks overmantels are 10% off through the end of June. Contact us today to get your free quote!