March Madness Man Cave: What You Need To Know To Master The Design

Call it what you want—a Man Cave, a Manasylum (man+asylum) or a Mantuary (man+sanctuary)—creating a room just for guys is a popular trend.  It offers a place of refuge and relaxation for the man of the house and a gathering spot for “boys night-in”. These days a Man Cave is a far cry from the beer-can littered basements of days gone by.

Now a Man Cave can be transformed into a comfortable living space built of the highest quality materials and fixtures,  and filled with the essence of things a man can enjoy.  From football and hobbies to sports paraphernalia and a well-stocked bar,  it’s time to get started. 

Man Land

First decide what you want the space to be.  Take time to walk through and visualize what elements you want and where you want to place them.  Identify a focal point of the room like a pool table, a bar, or a big screen television; then make that your inspiration in choosing the look, feel and color of the room.

Media Blitz

A big screen TV is number one accessory in a Man Cave, the bigger the better.  And what is a big screen without surround sound system, a computer station and video games. With just a bit of planning and design, all these elements can be stitched together in a wall unit to create an impressive media experience; all controlled from the comforts of that lounge chair.

Speaking of sitting….

An absolute necessary part of the man cave experience is comfortable seating.  Relaxation is the goal so this is where you can have that overstuffed recliner or oversized sectional that wasn’t approved for the family room.   Since a man cave is also a place to gather, plan enough seating for the all the guys to come over and enjoy movie night or the Sunday game. 

Sound Drown

Something you may want to consider in the construction of this space is soundproofing.  This provides peace for the rest of the house when listening to music, turning up the television, getting a little rowdy over the game, or practicing those drums you’ve been meaning to pick up again.

Coveted Collections

Seems most men have a collection of something and nowhere to put it.  Whether it’s those vintage shot glasses from around the world or sports memorabilia all it needs is shelving or built in display cases for the things only he can appreciate.

Cocktail hour

What man cave is complete without a bar?  It can be as simple as a small intimate slab or as complex as a fully operational kitchenette complete with refrigeration, built-in keg, wet bar sink and dishwasher.

Garage Dreams

With relative ease, a place to park your car can be transformed into an organized sleek man cave that even a woman can appreciate.  Attractive flooring, built-in wall systems for storage and wet bars can make the “Man Cave Garage” a place not only to admire the car, but fully enjoy all the amenities usually seen in other indoor spaces.

So now you have a “Man Master Plan” and it’s time to move the makeover to the top of your list.  Let’s create a room where the man of the house is truly king of the world.