The term ‘man cave’ will often conjure up visions of a dark room where good taste and furniture go to die. However, this phrase and aesthetic seem somewhat outdated now. After all, it’s not just men who want a retreat to escape to after a long hard day. In fact, any gender or non-binary person should feel comfortable enough to create their own indoor adult playground at home. Traditionally, a room like this might include a pool table, an arcade game, a dart board, and if you were lucky enough, maybe even a bar. Now, with a spare room and essentially a blank canvas to work with, the world is your oyster. The only criteria for this space are that it must be a relaxing sanctuary away from the worries and responsibilities of everyday life. It’s an area where you can celebrate your passions, unwind and recharge when life simply gets ‘too much’. EZ Living Furniture has put together a list of tips that will help to create a man cave inclusive enough to make anyone and everyone feel at home.
No. 1 Pick A Private Area
The room or space you choose for your hobby should be private or at least semi-private. Try to pick an area in a garage or a study that is being underutilised and is away from the main areas of the house such as the living room, kitchen, and dining room. This room should be relatively inaccessible unless purposefully intending to enter that particular space. It should not be used as an access point to get to another room in the home. The reason for this is that you may want to focus your complete attention on your past time, and this is hard to do when you have family members passing through and stopping for a quick chat.
No. 2 Decide On A Theme
The biggest mistake a person can make when coming up with ideas for a man cave is to automatically revert to the sports bar knock-off theme. Sure, if your main passion is being in a sports bar, by all means, create one. But, should you have other hobbies that take precedence, make sure that you include these as the primary focus in the room.
No. 3 Paint Your Man Cave
This step is completely optional; however, it is worth considering. Painting your new craft or computer room will make the space feel more personalised to you and your hobby. If this area is already painted in your favourite colour, then you can skip this step. This might be the case if you have just zoned out a particular area of your bedroom for your new pastime.
No. 4 Choose Accessories & Furniture That Reinforce The Theme
In order to showcase your theme properly, it’s essential that you invest in some accessories. Choosing accessories to accompany your theme will help to reinforce it. For a book lover, make sure to pick up a bookcase to house all your favourite novels. Don’t forget to also look for a table lamp, cosy armchair, and side table to snuggle up with your newest novel. For the movie buff, how about purchasing some photo frames to decorate the surrounding walls with movie posters and famous movie quotes? And finally, for that gamer remember to take the time to find some quality office furniture including a sturdy desk and gaming chair.
No. 5 Don’t Underestimate Lighting
Great lighting can turn any space from drab and boring to cosy and welcoming and this goes for a man cave too. Think about what you want your lighting to achieve and the aesthetic you want to accentuate. Then, decide on the pieces you need to reflect this. For basements and darker areas like garages, you will need a considerable number of lights so it’s best to choose a variable selection such as floor lamps, ceiling lights and table lamps. Honestly, there can never really be enough lighting if you ask us.
No. 6 Set A Budget
Once you have an idea of what type of man cave you want and how much furniture you require it’s time to determine how much you have to spend. If you are starting from scratch and have some construction to do, it’s best to set two separate budgets. One for the actual physical construction of the building and the other for the decor, furniture, accessories, and equipment (like a pool table, gym equipment, TV etc). When you have a budget you are less likely to overspend which is why this step is so extremely important.
Now you have all the information needed to create your very own fun room. It’s just that EZ! Remember, if following a theme, it is ok to deviate from it. If you feel something must feature in your hobby room but it doesn’t match your original theme, go ahead and include it anyway. After all, a man cave can be whatever you need it to be.
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