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man cave

Man cave is a term that is thrown around a fair bit and we wanted to help spread the word. 

It’s fair to say that most people don’t use their garage that effectively.

It becomes a place for junk to pile up, almost like storage for all those old boxes and kitchen appliances.

This means you have a fairly big bit of space that’s not really serving a purpose other than to hoard rubbish.

Instead, why don’t you take your garage, and transform it into a man cave?

This will be your haven in your home – a place to relax and enjoy some time alone.

Want to know how you can do this?

Take a look at the simple guide below for some tips:

DESIGNING YOUR MAN CAVE

Everything starts with a plan, and you need one for your man cave.

First thing’s first, clear everything out of your garage, so you’re left with a big empty space.

Now, look at that empty space and picture what your man cave will look like.

Come up with a few rough sketches that detail what goes where and how you want to use all your space.

You don’t have to be a talented artist here, just section off the garage and decide what you want in each area.

Think about your budget for this project too – don’t go overboard.

Make sure you design something that’s achievable both financially and literally.

There’s no use coming up with a crazy design that you simply can’t make.

FIXING THE FLOORING

In most garages, the floor will be concrete.

Now, this isn’t the most appealing flooring when you want to create a man cave.

So, a big part of your job will be fixing this and deciding what flooring you want.

This can be as easy as laying down some thick carpet on top of the concrete floor.

Naturally, you may have to level the floor off beforehand, so it’s nice and even.

If you have the budget, then perhaps consider underfloor heating too.

It’s quite costly but will provide your man cave with additional warmth.

FURNITURE FOR YOUR MAN CAVE

A man cave is all about being comfortable and feeling relaxed.

This starts with the furniture you buy for it.

There shouldn’t be any wooden or metallic chairs here, it’s a strict comfort-only zone.

Get your hands on some plush armchairs, preferably ones that recline too.

A nice little sofa won’t go amiss too, particularly if you plan on having friends over.

For those of you feeling extra ambitious, why not fork out the cash for a massage chair too?

This will definitely provide your man cave with an extra element of comfort.

So, you can relax in peace without being disturbed or disturbing the rest of your family.

MAN CAVE WALLS

The walls of your man cave also require a lot of your attention.

Typically, your garage won’t be insulated, so you need to fix this if you’ll now be spending more time in there.

This keeps heat trapped in, making it warmer.

But, you can also try a neat little trick involving some soundproof padding.

You can pick this stuff up online and stick it on the inside of your garage walls.

This helps block sound from entering and exiting your man cave.

REFRESHMENTS

You can’t have a man cave without refreshments.

If there’s enough room, then building a little bar area is a fantastic idea.

Otherwise, get some mini fridges or coolers to keep drinks in, along with other snacks.

If you’re feeling really adventurous, then a vending machine would make the perfect accompaniment to your man cave.

ADDING ENTERTAINMENT FOR YOUR MAN CAVE

Last but not least, you need to think about the entertainment aspect of your man cave.

This is what turns it from a simple room into an actual man cave.

There are so many ideas you can proceed with here.

One of the most popular is to have a TV in there with a gaming setup and surround sound speakers.

This leads to hours of fun when you have some time alone.

If there’s still room, you can add in a pool/table tennis/air hockey/foosball table for added entertainment.

We spoke about the walls earlier on, and they’re great for mounting a dartboard on too.

Another very popular idea is to have a poker table set up for you and your mates to play card games on.

No matter what, choose some entertainment features that you’ll love and enjoy the most.

CREATE YOUR MAN CAVE

There you have it; how to turn your garage into a man cave.

Follow the advice above, and you will transform an underused part of your home into something you use every day.