Many men want to create a man cave for their home, a space they can go to chill out and relax away from their lives, be it as a single person or a family man. The desire is still there. If you have the space at home to do so and want to move ahead with creating an area of your home designed to indulge your every whim, whatever it might be, these tips can help you design the perfect man cave.
So, what do you need to consider when designing your man cave?
Location
56% of men prefer their man cave to be in the basement, according to a survey by Man Cave Geek, but not everyone has a basement to use or that they can renovate for this purpose. In fact, not everyone has a spare room that they can dedicate to this sole purpose. But ideally, you want space that allows you to feel removed from your home and life so you can relax and enjoy your cave. It could be an attic conversion; you might prefer to convert a shed or use your garage, but somewhere that doesn’t feel like it’s another room in the house will work well.
Define The Purpose
The common stereotype for a man cave is a dark space used for drinking and/or gaming, avoiding anything except an indulgence of your passions. But this doesn’t mean it’s wrong. Your man cave can be anything you want, and that’s the beauty of it. You have the freedom to define the space to get the most out of it. Do you want space to relax, somewhere to watch movies or read books? Do you want a games room, a bar or craft, or a DIY space? It’s entirely up to you, and that’s what makes it your man cave. But you need to define it so it becomes a misuse of too many things and detracts from the space.
Determine Color Scheme and Layout
Do you want a bright modern man cave that is set up for gaming with desk lighting and an area for food and drinks? Or do you want to add seating and bookshelves for a more relaxing man cave? Once you know what you want your man cave to be about, you need to choose the layout and design of the room as well as the color scheme. You can go with anything you want as long as every aspect is geared to complete the function of the space.
Accessories
Accessories play a significant role in personalizing your man cave. Choose decor that you enjoy and that represents you and the space, such as custom artwork or man cave signs. You can also select pictures that tie your theme together, for a specific sport for example, memorabilia, or cherished memories, to help you achieve the desired look and aesthetics.
Your man cave is a space where you can really go to town in terms of creating a purpose-built space dedicated to you and your interests. It’s a canvas for you to style and theme exactly how you wish, creating a self-indulgent space that gives you exactly what you need. The personalization is what makes it exciting and unique to you.
