“You need a TV, some kickass gaming
systems, comfy seats, a killer
sound system, and plenty of snacks...”
If your man cave is more internally focused, then make
sure you’re including things that serve a purpose for you.
If your man cave is your garage, you’ll need ample work-
space for tackling projects and lifting weights, and striking
manly poses while no one’s watching! A good amount of
shelving for tools and accessories is a must. Storage is key.
Without storage, you have clutter, and with clutter, no pur-
pose.
The point of having a man cave is to spend hours on end
in it, enjoying the little things, so keep it stocked! Snacks
and beer (preferably a kegerator) are imperative, especially
if you ’re in need of some serious peace and quiet. Which
brings up the next necessity: soundproofing. When you
and the guys are watching the game, you won’t want to
have to turn it down for any reason, so make sure you’re
soundproofing the room and insulating the space well, es-
pecially if you’re in the garage. Any “outdoor” man caves
should be prepped according to weather conditions, oth-
erwise you run the risk of having all of your things ruined.
A man cave is meant to make you happy. You can go there
when no one else wants to watch the golf tournament that
you’ve been dying to see. You can kick back and relax in
that recliner that your wife has been threatening to throw
out for years until you moved it out of her sight. You’re able
to crank up your stereo and listen to your favorite tunes
while staining that bookshelf you’ve been meaning to finish
for months.
If the space doesn’t make you happy, then it’s not a true
man cave. You need a TV, some kickass gaming systems,
comfy seats, a killer sound system, and plenty of snacks,
but you also need that feeling of relief as soon as you walk
in. Make it a place where you can invite your friends and
have a good time.
Man caves don’t have to be the stereotypically awful, dingy
rooms that everyone immediately thinks of. With a little
thought put into the design, your man cave will be the best
one on the block. Turn awful to awesome by adding a few
toys, creating a theme, and making the space – we have
to say it – inviting. Pretty soon, your whole crew will be
drooling over your prized eight-pointers on the wall and
your brand new game table, and they’ll be thinking of ways
to build their very own ultimate man cave.