For some, it’s the place to get hyped for the big game. For others, it’s the go-to location for a late-night gaming session with the guys. For still others, it’s just a place to step away from the rest of the world and indulge in one’s favorite hobby.
However you use it, one thing is clear: the man cave is pretty much the best room in the house. But crafting the perfect space for your lifestyle takes hard work and careful planning. With the right attitude and these tips and tricks for designing the ultimate man cave, you can create the perfect at-home getaway.
Choosing a Spot
There is no “wrong” spot in the house to put your man cave. The goal is to pick a place that’s out of the way and—more importantly—reserved for you. In other words, not the family room or other “public spaces” in the house.
The basement is probably one of the more popular locations for a man cave. Just keep in mind that finishing the basement comes with a host of things to consider. Others have their home office pull double duty as a space for work and play. Otherwise, creating a man cave is one of many ways you can use a luxury garage.
Designing Around Your Interests
Like we said, people use their man caves for a variety of things, depending on their interests. So what you want to do in your free time should be at the heart of your design. Here are just a few tricks for designing your man cave around different interests:
- If you are into sports, gaming, or movies, you’ll want your design to be centered around the TV with plenty of seating.
- If you’re a fan of a good drink, think about adding a home bar, or at least adding a mini fridge and places you can put drinks.
- If you love music (or just don’t want to wake up the whole house), consider adding sound-proof panels for late-night jam sessions.
- Use the walls to display your interests. For example, hang framed posters, photographs, and jerseys on the wall or mount a guitar.
Of course, designing around your interests doesn’t have to be complicated. Just think about what you want to do in your space and design a room that will make it possible, whether that means adding a great pool table or surround sound TV.
Maximizing Comfort With Lighting
Whatever you want to do in your man cave, one thing’s for sure: you want to be comfortable while you do it. That means adding the comfiest recliners or more ergonomic gamer chairs, of course. But you can also maximize the comfort of a space using the other senses.
For example, the lighting in a space can set you on edge or make you feel more at ease. Your best bet is to go for white lights that mimic natural lighting with a dimmer switch. That way, you can match the lights to your mood.
Van Rundell is a writer and author who specializes in transportation, travel, guidance, health & fitness. With over 10 years of experience in the industry as a driver and an entrepreneur, he has seen it all. His tone is professional but friendly with a dash of humor thrown in for good measure. In past, he has been advising, educating and writing about transport for the public and professionals alike.
A qualified fitness instructor with over 5 years’ experience as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor, Van brings his deep knowledge of health and exercise science to his articles on health & fitness.
