Your man cave should be your sanctuary. Building a man cave is one of those things that men look forward to. It’s one of those renovations that turn into passion projects, which means that proper planning is required in order for one’s vision to turn out exactly as intended.
As your designated area for masculinity to thrive, investing a little extra in your man cave can have numerous benefits. So if you are looking for new ideas for your next man cave, here are some ideas to get you started:
A beer fridge
The last thing you want your man cave to look like is that dive bar next door. That means that you should try your best to avoid things like tattered seats that have no business in your interior or neon signs. What you will need, however, is a high-quality beer fridge.
Picture this, you are hanging out in your man cave already tuned in to your favorite sports channel. Suddenly, your beer runs out. But the kitchen’s too far away. Enter, the beer fridge. Having a dedicated fridge for your beverages is not only convenient but you’ll also be doing everyone a favor by creating more space in your primary fridge in the kitchen.
Nowadays, you can find all sorts of beer fridge designs at affordable prices; you just have to pick your preferred option. You can choose a portable mini-fridge if you have space problems. However, if that isn’t an issue can go for a bigger free-standing or built-in unite that can hold as many as 70 plus beers.
A comfortable couch
No self-respecting man cave should be without comfortable seating. You don’t want to set up the ultimate man cave only to furnish it with a raggedy old couch or an uncomfortable chair that you’ve been wanting to throw out. That simply won’t do.
You need to find comfortable seating capable of accommodating all your friends and guests without feeling confined or too restricted. Go for an elegant but stylish design that suits the décor and accessories that you have in mind or already has going on in your space.
You can pick seating that’s made out of any material just as long you can care for it as needed. For instance, although faux leather looks great at first, it needs gentle care and attention. Otherwise, it is prone to wear and tear, which could be a problem if you are looking for a couch that you can use for as long as possible.
A sports center
With this year looking like it is going to be characterized by stay-at-home orders and isolated activity, you want to set up a nice sports center. Further still, since live events will not be occurring for a while amid this pandemic, the best thing that you can do is set up your sports viewing area to be as appealing as it can be.
You want that section of your man cave to be the ultimate place you come to kick back, drink a cold brew, and appreciate your favorite sports team. To set up your sports center in your man cave, start by picking a specific theme before proceeding to map out your perfect outline. If you are looking to recreate the look and feel of your favorite sports bar, the most important thing to think about is the TV or TVs that you want to install and how you will position them so that they can be viewed comfortably by guests at any given time.
Something else that you can do to set up your sports area is to find sports memorabilia that reflects your theme. This could be anything from signed jerseys or anything sentimental such as autographed bats or baseball cards. There are so many quirky décor items and memorabilia that you can find these days to give your sports center a complete look.
A gaming center
If you are not into sports, then perhaps you would much rather set up an entertainment center. The key to creating the ideal entertainment center is to start with one or two of your favorite entertainment platforms because you probably only have limited space to work with. It can be anything, whether that is a pool table, video games, arcade games, foosball table, ping pong, slot machines, or poker.
If you plan to include more than one piece or entertainment systems, be sure to arrange your collection in a manner that allows your guests or crew to play, serve drinks and move about freely. Be sure to give your most important piece focal attention. Not only will it serve up as a decorative piece, but whenever you have people over, it can also be a conversation starter as well.
Adding a golf simulator is another way you can enhance your gaming center. It allows you to practice your golf game and exercise at the same time without going outdoors. If you want to add a golf field feel to your gaming center, you could also invest in a quality putting mat. Putting mats are designed to simulate grass in golf fields and protect your floor from swings. Additionally, make sure there’s a lot of swinging space in your game center to avoid damaging your property. One wrong swing could cost you a good deal of money with the number of electronics your game center has.
Don’t forget your lighting
After you’ve compiled all your accessories and furniture pieces together, cool lighting will help to tie everything together while creating the ambiance that you were going for when you started the design process.
The best lights to go for are LED lights because they are affordable and practically indestructible. Unlike conventional incandescent or fluorescent lighting, LED lights will give your man cave the perfect vibe but your space will not be too hot as they are cool to the touch and do not produce excessive heat like other traditional lighting does.
Your lighting can be as simple or as elaborate as you want it to be. The great thing about LED lighting is that it comes in an array of shapes and colors. These lights can be installed in many different ways thus giving you a virtually unrestricted arty arsenal to transform your space into whatever you want it to be.
Final Thoughts
Whether you are setting it up to unwind from a long, hard, day at work or are organizing a much-needed get-together with friends after a long absence, every man deserves a well-designed man cave. These tips we’ve shared above should help you set up your hangout to your specifications and vision. Enjoy!
