Staging a man cave can be a lot of fun. Often you see flowers and feminine touches in staging. But why only appeal to women? Men want their space too (it doesn’t have to be dark and cave-like to work). When you anticipate who the potential buyers will be, you can create spaces that make everyone feel at home.
 

Before, this bonus room we staged in Westgate was a large, empty room that might be difficult to imagine what to do with (and therefore not as easy to know its true value). After, it became a poker room. We set up a martini set on a bar table, a poker table and four masculine brown chairs. We even arranged the cards and chips to show a poker game in progress. More than an empty room to store extra ‘stuff’, it now has added value as a fun place to spend time with friends.
 

In this large Bearspaw home we staged, it might be natural to consider staging a cozy couch area around the fireplace. Instead, we chose to stage it as a pool/pub room, perfect for entertaining. Notice that while the furnishings are dark and more on the masculine side, it is still a welcoming area for anyone. Call it a man cave – plus.
 

And now for one of my favourites. This upscale townhouse we staged in Sunnyside has a definite masculine feel mixed with a bit of hip, retro, sexy vibe. Just imagine the activities that could go on in this space – then out to the deck – then back inside ☺.
 

In fact, this one was so popular that during showings, potential buyers were asking if they could purchase the staging furniture. Yes, we do that too! Creating this type of vibe in a space is a clear benefit of staging.
 

Bottom line? Staging a man cave can add a much needed energy to your property that appeals to potential buyers. Besides, the guys are usually happy to share!
 

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