The man cave is where guys go to get away from the world and create their own environment. There are many designs for a man cave, but there are 10 things that every man cave should have to be the ultimate male retreat.
While it is great to put some of the old bleacher seats from your favorite ballpark in your man cave, the fact is that those seats are just not going to be comfortable for those long hours spent watching sports. Make sure that your man cave has plenty of comfortable seating for everyone.
- Comfortable Seating
- Waterproof Your Basement
Too many guys start building their man cave without first finding out if the basement is waterproof. If your man cave is in the attic or garage, then this is not an issue. But if you are putting your man cave in your basement, then have it waterproofed first.
- Go With A Theme
Decorative themes always make it easy to get the results you want. For example, you may decide to build your man cave as a replica of your favorite golf club house.
- Block Out The Natural Light
In most cases, good decorating practices involve allowing in as much natural light as possible. But a man cave is a place where guys want to watch television and enjoy time away from the rest of the world. You can create your own retreat when you block out the natural light completely.
- Remember The Refreshments
The ultimate man cave is not complete without a refrigerator. The decision on whether or not to have a bar is up to you, but the refrigerator is a necessity.
- Parlor Games
Believe it or not, playing video games and watching television for hours can tend to get boring. Give your man cave some variety by including parlor games such as darts and maybe even a pool table. You do not need to have a bar theme to include parlor games.
- Make It Your Man Cave
Your man cave is your personal territory and you should make sure that everyone knows that by personalizing it. Put your favorite childhood pictures on your man cave walls and put all of your favorite trophies and other prized possessions on display. Utilizing glass display cases will protect your precious items and add a level of class to your man cave as well.
- Additional Seating Options
You have comfortable seating for you and your usual crew, but you also need to be prepared to act as the gracious host to larger gatherings as well. Always have plenty of bar stools or other additional seating options on hand to make your ultimate man cave a welcoming place for all of your friends.
- Go High Tech
Guys love high tech gadgets and that is why your man cave should include as many high tech gadgets as possible. From your surround sound stereo to the wireless remote that controls the lights and the television, your man cave should be a technological wonder to your guests.
- Rules
Rules tend to bring a good time down, but you will need rules if you want to prevent your man cave from getting destroyed. Some good rules include what can and cannot be touched in your man cave and who helps to stock the refrigerator when supplies get low.
