Man Caves have been popular for many years, and the trend only seems to be growing. Because man caves can be personalized to your style, interests, and needs, there are so many options to consider when creating the perfect space. We’ve made it easy for you by listing five things to consider when designing your man cave.

Man Caves have been popular for many years, and the trend only seems to be growing. Because man caves can be personalized to your style, interests, and needs, there are so many options to consider when creating the perfect space. We’ve made it easy for you by listing five things to consider when designing your man cave.

Eat

Snacks, snacks, and more snacks. A man cave is not complete without even a small food area. You’re going to be spending a lot of time in your brand new space and you, or your guests, are bound to get hungry. In order to avoid missing a second of the big game, or the current conversation, consider adding a space where you can cook small foods, or grab a quick snack. Consider a built-in kitchen with a larger fridge and counter space, to give you all the room you need for entertaining.

Play

If you have an interest in gaming, whether it be video games or more classic games, like pool or foosball, your man cave can be your go-to place to play! If video games are more of your thing, a wall built in is a great place to put a television and game consoles. Built-ins also provide great storage space for games and controllers. If you happen to have a collection of arcade games, show them off in your man cave. Just make sure you have a wall or area with enough electrical outlets. If you prefer larger games like pool, ping pong, or even air hockey, consider making a lowered playing space that perfectly showcases the game table.

Drink

A lot of man cave include some sort of bar space, whether it be a wet bar or a smaller bar cart. Having a bar in your Man Cave lets you become the bartender of your dreams and create your own one-of-a-kind drinks! Bars that include seating turns your Man Cave into space where you can entertain a few guests. Depending on your preference, make sure you leave some space for a wine fridge or kegerator. When planning ahead, these things can be incorporated into a built-in kitchen unit.

Watch

If you’re a movie buff or prefer watching games rather than playing them, an entertainment area might be the perfect addition to your man cave. Consider adding a larger than life television, or consider installing a projector and screen. Comfortable seating is a must, to create the best viewing atmosphere. Add shelves or even built-ins to your walls to display your most prized sports or movie collectibles.

Read

Do you prefer to unwind with a book? Make your man cave the space to do just that! Shelving units and bookshelves are a functional way to display and store all your favorite best sellers. Add a cozy armchair and soft lighting to create the perfect reading ambiance. If you have the height available in your man cave space, adding a rolling ladder to your bookshelf can create increase storage and an overall luxe feeling.

If you have a space for your man cave, still need to finish your basement, or have an idea for your dream man cave that we didn’t cover, let Patriot Construction know; we would love to help you create a space you love using. You can talk with us about your upcoming home project at (585) 720-0990 or fill out our contact form here.