Irrespective of your lifestyle, everyone needs time to wind up and relax. It is better if they do it in their own claimed pieces of land. The man cave is the solution. It is your own habitat where even simple delights are luxuries. Better to keep it secluded and away from prying eyes.
For many, the end of the day includes simple steps like changing clothes, eating food, and reading a book, or watching a game until you sleep. But for some they need an escape; and an escape is what we are suggesting with our man cave ideas. You do not have to break the bank to make yourself feel good and this is what we have in our mind.
In this article, we will talk about the garage, the movie theatre, the gaming hub, the arcade hall, and other secret man cave ideas. We will share what you need and where to get them. So, without further adieu, let’s begin and see what we have in store for you.
1: Garage themed
Call it a man cave, hideout, secret den, or name it whatever you want it. You want time out and you do not want eyes on yourself. The garage can be your incognito man cave. Or better still, you can have a garage themed man cave. You will have to change the flooring and make some adjustments so that the garage theme can be pulled off. If you are using your garage, you do not have to completely change it or even take the cars out.
All you need is space for yourself to lounge around. It should have at least space for a couple of seats or a sofa. A workbench to work on your projects will be great, or better still, a wall to mount your television and catch the games you have been missing. This room would shine bright with neon signs and it would have its own life with some car manuals framed and displayed on the walls. You can have a cooler for your beers, or even set up a small inexpensive bar for other elixirs of choice. This should liberate the space and give you the opportunity to lose yourself in your ideas.
2: Secret room
You need to get out, and it would be perfect if you could not be found out with ease. Why not a secret room, where you can entertain yourself and stay out of the limelight at the same time. It is also a great talking point amongst friends and colleagues.
It will not be easy to accomplish but is very doable. All you need is to have a room that only has one door for access. If you have that half of the job is done. If there is more than one way to access it, all you need to do is look at the floor plan and close one. Take the hinges of the door out and put a wall in its place.
For the other, the hinges of the door have to come out as well but we are not going to close it out. It will be replaced by a swinging door with a bookcase or just a plain wall hiding it. There are plenty of tutorials available online that can help you make them indistinguishable. For the interior of the room, use glow in the dark paint and you are ready for the night light magic. The opportunities are countless and what you do with this secret room is bound by your imagination.
3: Hidden Pool room
Nothing makes you look like an emperor amongst your friends if you have a game room that is fitted with the games. How about a billiard table in your man cave, that massive game table, with those complimenting hanging lights and those endless conversations over incomprehensible topics, that take you down the memory lane. The game rooms should never be without a mini-fridge which stores and chills your favorite drinks.
It is now easier than ever to have your own pool room and it never has to come out in the open. Not until you want it to. The Dynasty Space Saver from Mizerack Dynasty does not take space, can be folded, and provides you a great source for entertainment. Couple this with the Cue Rack table and you have the complete package.
4: Home cinema
A home cinema is something that everyone wants but not everyone gets it. Not any more. It is not something that is exclusive for the rich, everyone can have them now. Moreover, you do not need to have a DVD collection anymore and everything is available at your fingertips. But there is one step between your home cinema. The actual space to have it. You cannot have it in your living room, then it is not your man cave but the television room where you lounge. You need to get it out of attention so that it is your place of solace.
So, how do you go about having your own home cinema in your man cave? One does not have to splurge to have it at your disposal. And it is easy to start with but take some time before beginning. If you have a room available, with some thinking can be transformed, we are halfway there.
They are easy to start with, go with the discipline, sinkable chairs, wooden panels, spot light lighting, some soft plush carpet and most importantly the projector. Projectors are inexpensive to play with and the Yaber Y21 is a great choice with its HD rendering as well as surround sound capability. But we recommend Yaber Y21 as you can connect your headphones with it wirelessly and enjoy the action on screen without any noise leaving. Throw in a popcorn machine, you can easily kink up the space.
5: Cigar room
You do not share a cigar with everyone. It has to be a select company. Not that cigars are expensive or to get the best, you might have to look the other way. It is just that the act of smoking a cigar in free time makes you want to be with someone who has a special place for you. Having your own secret cigar man cave is not a taxing task and you can prop one up without much effort. It will not matter whether you are inviting friends or keeping it to ourselves, the cigar cave has you covered. You can convert small spaces, such as cellars for this. This space can hold your collection of cigar cases, cigar accessories, and some personalized workstation if you must commit.
Just remember to have a dehumidifier in place and any dedicated room can be your cigar cave. One item we will suggest you to have is a cigar chest. There are many available in the market but our suggestion is to go with We Games’ Old World Wooden Treasure Box. It is black stained and has exquisite finishing.
Either you want to go basic with wood panels or want to rock with home theater here are some choices you may want to look into. As creating a masculine place for your retreat deserves consideration of a valid amount of work and research. These stylish man cave ideas will definitely open your eyes to a whole new level of solitude you can experience that you deserve. Pick what resonates with you and leave that does not.
6: Build in Bar
Nothing in the world makes a man happy if you can turn spare spaces into something loved. As the saying goes, “go big or go home”, we have shared great suggestions that must have made you say wow. After all, we are keeping your activities in the dark while everyone else enjoys their own time. A bar should not be enjoyed alone and you should have a company enjoying the secret elixirs you have accumulated over time.
So, how do we improve on this with a secret bar in the man cave? It can be unfair on the company that you don’t want to share it with and rewarding for those who are in on the secret. It can be a great talking point with friends and company, and keep them entertained.
For those who like to indulge in some wine and vodka, they can either help themselves or can be overwhelmed by your bartending skills. Only if you are planning to show them off. Those neon signs and the wall décor can spice up any build. It will also give you time to be alone to have important long conversations. In addition to the aesthetical changes, get the Rack on Wheels from WGX Design. It is a rewarding adventure in assembling it and even more when you put it to use. Use your common sense or the instructions, the man cave is better for having it.
7: Music Room
You want to keep a secret and stay away from prying eyes, then why would you put up signs and draw attention to yourself. This is a common question that comes up when setting up a music room. But you do not have to be loud for it to be a music room. It is said to be the food of the soul and your retreat is well within your grasp.
Depending upon this idea, your man cave is ready to be converted into a music room. All you need are posters to grace your walls. Couple this with vinyl and a spinning needle and you are more than on your way. You can even have a theme centered around a genre or your favorite artists. It all depends on you. However, the aesthetics are not where the buck stops. With small alterations, you can make the room soundproof, i.e. no noise comes in and the music does not go out. Padding the walls is one way to go but the door has to be worked upon as well.
We are just one half in to make the music room a reality. The most important pieces have yet to be put into action. The sound system needs to be brought in. We can make a lot of different suggestions and everyone will be worth the money you spend. However, today we have the Peavey Escort 6000 Portable to recommend. It packs a punch, does not compromise on the sound, and can be put to use in a variety of different situations.
8: Gadgets and Gizmos
Now, it’s time to show off with some display of modern technology but on the lowkey. It contradicts in essence but not when you put it in action as we are suggesting. We are talking about speakers concealed in the ceiling, a tv that retracts back to the floor, lights that switch on and off when you make the command. We are not talking about something that is out of the movies, all of these things are available in the market, you just have to know where to search for them. Nowadays, a simple google search will give you all the products you need.
It sounds great. Does it not. It is all possible. And you can have more if you coupled this with some great aesthetics. Vintage decor is our recommendation as the fusion of old and new is great. It makes the contrast more believable. The 50’s telephone goes with any setting, and oversized portraits in the backdrop of those full-sized leather rotating chairs look pleasing. Any grown man would love to be cuddled there. The best thing about this imagined man cave is, it has its own life and it only comes alive when you want it to. All the other times, it remains concealed in the way you want it to.
9: Fancy Macabre
If technology can be hidden and is used for your secretive designs, it is only fair we use those high walled spaces with a touch of macabre. But the condition is that you should fancy it or else it just becomes an otherwise situation. Anything would go best with those artistically designed chandeliers and macabre blends. The blend of modern furniture and wine collection never goes wrong with any theme you indulge yourself into.
As you can guess, having your own fancy macabre themed man cave is not going to be difficult. A great suggestion that we can make is the Reading Bookshelf from DWK. These cleverly designed book holders come with the spookiness of macabre and add justice to any macabre inspired interior. The shape, design and color of the product enhance the overall look of the theme. Couple this with Skull-shaped hanging ceiling lights and you have a room that lives up to its billing.
10: Gym
The gym had to be our last suggestion. There are no other better options, especially when you want to wind it out in solitude. You can work out in peace and in the safety of your comfort zone which will bring you more joy. This place is where you can work out and relax to your favorite tunes and never have to worry for the time. To top it all off, you are doing it on your own dime and in your own man cave, when there are no distractions.
So, how do you spend your time exercising to your favorite music with the chance of sipping your favorite cocktails? The easy way to do this is to set up the room with exercise mats. We recommend interlocking tile mats as they give the room an identity of their own and are great to touch. But this is not why we are recommending these. Try and throw anything on them and see if it makes a sound. It will not. We tried this and found them true to their word.
Moreover, it is easy to clean off them. Couple this with the pulley system gym and you have a DIY beginner home gym. You can work the biceps and triceps with the pulley system, and this is just the beginning. Over time, more equipment can be added to your home gym and it will grow. An adjustable weight bench should come in next and they will go in great with your weights.