12 Man Cave Tips and Ideas That Will Make You the Envy of Your Boys
Thinking of starting a man cave project? We have listed a few tips to help get you started.
12 Tips and Ideas for Building the Ultimate Man Cave:
- Always consider your space and electrical requirements.
As in any construction or remodeling project, space and electrical layout are two of the most important considerations. Before buying furniture or appliances, make sure to check how much space the area offers and how much electrical work it will require.
- Include the plumbing in your considerations.
If your concept will require building a sink (like if you want a bar in your cave) or a restroom, you need to configure how to go about your cave’s plumbing.
- Make sure your space is well-ventilated.
Ventilation is another main issue that you need to address, especially if you’re working with an enclosed space like your basement. Providing the right type of air conditioning system will help keep the space well-ventilated and comfortable.
- Go for a theme…
Most fellas like having a theme in their man cave. Sports, music, collectibles, mafia, industrial, and a slew of other interest-based themes. Feel free to incorporate one of them into your own man cave’s design.
- …But don’t feel that you have to stick to one.
However, do not be restricted by sticking to just one theme. Some of the best man caves don’t have any theme at all. These are just spaces where bits and pieces of everything is well distributed and perfectly balanced for a most interesting and effective aesthetic appeal.
- A bar or refrigeration area is always a good thing.
An easily-accessible and fully-stocked mini-bar is great for times when you just feel like chilling and watching your favorite sport, show, or movie. It’s especially handy when you have the guys over for a boys night-out (or in, whatever you call it).
- Create balance in your man cave.
As mentioned earlier, while there are themeless man caves, don’t overdo it. The key to making your space visually enticing is keeping a good balance with your design elements.
- Neons are acceptable to a certain degree. Don’t overdo it.
Neons are typically a no-no because it is mostly associated with sleazy and seedy spaces and not really stylish. However, you can get away with some amount of neon in your man cave, but again, don’t overdo it so that your space will still remain classy.
- Set-up a gaming station.
Whether you rig the space up with the best gaming computers, the latest gaming console, VR gaming space, or even a classic arcade set-up, a dedicated area for gaming is always a man cave win.
- Don’t be afraid to go crazy with your details.
Your cave is your space. You can do whatever you want. If you want to put wall-to-wall shelves and display your vast action figure or guitar collection, go ahead. Knock yourself out. Just remember to still keep it visually pleasing and not cluttered. Often, a cluttered space adds to a cluttered mind. A well-organized space helps one relax and destress.
- Pick a style and stick to it.
With all the different architectural styles and approaches, it is still best to have some sort of consistency in your area. Pick a style and try to work your design around it so that your space has cohesion and harmony.
- Feel free to borrow ideas.
Don’t feel like you have to be original and unique, especially if you’re not the creative type. You can borrow a few ideas from others that you think will work well for your cave and inject your own style with it.
We hope we were able to give you enough ideas to run with when you start working on your man cave. Show us what it looks like when you’re done with it. Drop pics in the comments section to share with our other readers.
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