Creating An Amazing Football Den In Your Garage
A garage transformation might sound like a dream come true, but you can actually turn it into an incredible reality if you’re willing to put in a bit of work – you can totally transform the space into an NFL dream. Are you ready to become the envy of your neighborhood and take your football love to the next level by creating your very own NFL cave?
Everybody will approach this in a slightly different way, but if you’ve got a garage free, this is the best possible place to craft your very own football haven in your home – you’ve often a lot of flexibility, and you can choose to section off one area or revamp the entire space, depending on your budget, dedication, and how much free time you’ve got!
So, how do you rework a garage to make it an NFL-lover’s dream and turn open space dullness into a fabulous footie retreat? Let’s kick off, if you’ll pardon the pun!
Deal With Soundproofing
Boring stuff first! Let’s take care of one of the biggest issues that comes with turning a garage into a usable space: echoing! Garages are large and empty and usually contain lots of hard materials, and that makes for an echoey, uncomfortable room. Sure, an NFL stadium’s okay to echo, but it’s not great for sitting around and relaxing.
That’s why we recommend that if you’re setting up any kind of man cave in your garage, you spend some of your tactical time on the sound insulation. That may mean getting specific foam panels or covering up your door with insulating panels, but it also takes the shape of soft furnishings – your couch and some rugs will go a long way here. Even adding curtains to the inside of the garage can somewhat muffle sounds, although it won’t be enough to make a huge difference.
Make sure you make the room comfortable from a sound perspective before you go any further with the decorating! If you’re worried about noise escaping and bugging the neighbors (yes, we’re guilty of yelling at our favorite players sometimes too), this is even more worth the time and energy.
Select Some Choice Seating
What are you going to be doing most of the time in your NFL den? Well, unless you’re training for your own games, it’s probably going to involve a fair bit of sitting – and you want to make sure you’ve got the seating to be as comfy as possible. Forget hard stadium chairs: you can lounge in the ultimate comfort now.
Whether it’s black leather chairs that will look super swish, or an incredible couch resplendent in your team’s colors, take the time to choose the seating that’s right for you, and that will maximize your comfort no matter how long you sit for. After all, who wants to be uncomfortable when they’re watching their favorite game or checking out NFL Super Bowl odds? That’s not for us – we want to lounge in the ultimate chairs and feel like football pros!
Decorate Like A Dude
So, what’s the next step in ensuring every neighbor on your block is jealous of your incredible NFL garage cave? Decor! And hey, there’s a ton of great options here – almost endless amounts, in fact. We’d recommend a few shelves to display your NFL merch, whether that’s trophies, signed pictures of your favorite stars, helmets, or anything else at all.
Alternatively, a few themed posters or rugs can lift the mood, as can signs and even things like throw pillows (remember, comfort is king!). You might feel like a man cave needs to be tough, but honestly, we’d go for comfort every time. Add some soft furnishings and enjoy them!
Light ‘Em Up!
So, next on the list – lights! We can’t really overstate just how much the lighting matters when it comes to creating an NFL cave to die for. Think stadiums: just how bright are they? You might decide your den doesn’t need to be this bright, but you’re still going to want some great lighting in there.
We’d absolutely recommend picking a “mood” with your lights; you don’t have to go plain white just because that’s true to the NFL’s look. Having enough light improves your mood, so make sure whatever you pick is sufficiently bright, but otherwise, go nuts. Green lights look amazing, and so do red ones – they create a warm ambience that’s perfect for relaxing in. It’s nice to have lights that can be dimmed according to your mood and activity, so bear this in mind too.
Think Half-Time Snacks
Who wants to trail into the house every single time they’re hungry or thirsty? Even if your garage is attached, this is a nuisance you can do without – so think about food and drink. Your budget will make a difference here, but even if it won’t stretch far, a mini fridge may be worth the investment.
If you’ve got more money to play with, how about a posh drinks bar and some snack options like chips or salted peanuts? You could even get a popcorn machine so you can watch those all-important matches in proper cinematographic style!
