The rumpus room deserves some love too
I'll be honest. The rumpus room, the man cave, the garage bar , whatever you call it , is usually the last room in the house to get any real attention. People spend weeks picking the right print for the living room, then shove a random poster or an old footy calendar in the back room and call it done.
But here's the thing. That room is often where people actually relax. It's where you watch the footy, crack a beer, play pool, or just decompress after work. It deserves a bit of personality. And in my experience, nothing gives a space like that more character than a big coastal print on the wall.
I've shot beaches all along the Surf Coast and Bellarine, and plenty of my customers have told me that's exactly where their favourite print ended up. So here's how to think about picking the right one.
Go bigger than you think you need to
Rumpus rooms and man caves usually have more wall space than a bedroom or hallway. And they tend to have higher ceilings, longer walls, or that classic awkward stretch of plaster above a bar fridge that nobody knows what to do with.
My advice every time: go bigger than you planned. An M print (42x59.4cm) can look a bit lost in a large open room. An L or XL is usually the sweet spot for a solo statement piece. And if you've got the wall for it, the EPIC size at 100x150cm is genuinely something else. That's 1.5 metres wide. It'll stop anyone in their tracks.
If you're not sure what size works for your wall, check out the size guide on the site. It takes the guesswork out of it.
Pick a surf print that actually means something
This is where most people go wrong. They just grab something generic that looks "beachy." But the prints that people actually love, the ones that get comments every time someone walks in, are the ones tied to a real place.
Think about the beach you always head to. The one you've been going to since you were a kid, or the one you take your mates to when they're visiting. That's the print you want on the wall.
One of my top sellers is the Bells Beach Art Print I. Bells is one of those places that surfers feel a genuine connection to. It's not just a beach, it's a part of the culture. I shot this one from an angle most people don't see it from, and it's become a favourite in exactly this kind of room.
If you're more of a Surf Coast local, the Point Addis Art Print I is my best seller across the whole site. I used my drone to get an aerial perspective of the marine national park that you just can't get from the sand. It's a proper statement piece. Customers have told me it gets comments from every single person who sees it.
Which frame works best for a casual room?
The floating frame canvas is the most popular option for this kind of space. There's no glass, which means no reflections , great if your room has downlights or a TV casting light across the room. It uses museum quality 400gsm Hahnemühle Daguerre stretched canvas and sits in a solid timber frame in black, white or oak. The whole thing comes with D rings and a braided polymer hanging cable, and it's backed by a 10-year warranty.
If you'd prefer the look of a framed print with glass, the classic frame is the one most people go with. Solid plantation timber, archival glass, and the same 10-year warranty. Both options are made from FSC certified timber, so you're not sacrificing anything on quality or sustainability.
For the full breakdown of every frame option, the product guide covers everything in plain English.
A few prints worth considering
Here are some of my coastal prints that work especially well in a rumpus room or man cave setting:
- Torquay Art Print I , A strong seller. Torquay is the heartland of Australian surfing and this one captures exactly that.
- Point Roadknight Art Print II , One of my second-best selling prints. Anglesea locals know this spot well and it photographs beautifully from above.
- Snapper Rocks Art Print I , For the Gold Coast crew. Snapper is world-class and this print looks the part.
- Wye River Art Print I , A consistent seller. The colour of that water is hard to forget once you've seen it in person.
All prints start from $89, and every single one ships free across Australia.
Take the coast home
A man cave or rumpus room is one of the easiest spaces to decorate because there are no rules. You can go big, go bold, and pick something that actually reflects who you are and where you love to go. A surf print from a beach that actually means something to you is miles better than anything mass-produced off a shelf.
Browse the full range of Bells Beach, Torquay and Point Addis prints and find the one that fits your wall. If you've got questions about sizing or framing, just flick me a message. I'm always happy to help.
For more on how to choose the right size and frame for a specific room, this post is worth a read: How to Choose Wall Art for a Coastal Living Room: The Right Print, Size and Frame for the Room You Use Most.
Frequently asked questions
What size surf print works best in a man cave or rumpus room?
For most rumpus rooms and man caves, an L (59.4x84.1cm) or XL (84.1x118.9cm) print is the right call. Larger rooms with longer walls can handle the EPIC size at 100x150cm, which is 1.5 metres wide and makes a serious statement. A smaller print tends to get lost in a big open space, so it's usually worth going up a size from what you'd choose in a bedroom.
What type of frame is best for a room with downlights or a TV?
A floating frame canvas is the best option for rooms with lots of artificial light or a TV nearby, because there's no glass and zero reflections. It uses museum quality 400gsm Hahnemühle Daguerre stretched canvas stretched over a solid timber frame. The canvas format also tends to suit the relaxed, casual feel of a rumpus room really well.
Are coastal art prints good for a man cave?
Yes, especially surf prints tied to a real location you actually know. A print from your favourite break or holiday beach is a genuine conversation starter and gives the room a sense of personality that generic decor simply doesn't. Customers regularly tell me their prints get comments from every person who walks in the room.
Do you ship framed beach prints across Australia?
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