Masculine Abode: 5 Ways to Build the Perfect Man Cave in Your Garage

Written by Posted On Tuesday, 11 April 2017 13:09

Most men long to have their own place in the home where they can escape after spending the day at work. For those who want to relax and recharge, creating your own man cave is the perfect way to have time to yourself. When you're planning on converting the garage into your personal space, there are a few ways to create the perfect setting that is plenty masculine.

1. Add a Game Area

The purpose of the man cave is to build a space that you can have fun in after inviting your friends over during the week. Consider adding an area for a pool table with lighting overhead, which will make the man cave feel like a bar. You can also add a ping pong table or a foosball table where you can compete while playing games and relive your college years.

Other types of games that you can add in the room include pinball machines, skeeball, and video game consoles.

2. Use the Right Decor

Although decorating may not be your thing, it doesn't mean that you can't spruce up the garage with your favorite movie posters to add your personal touch. You can also frame a few vinyl records from your favorite rock bands and line them along the walls.

Consider installing drywall in the garage to make the room look finished and cozy. You can paint the walls with a coat of navy blue, gray, or black to make it suits your taste. If you have a window in the garage, add curtains to make the man cave feel like an extension of the home.

3. Create a Dining Area

Make it easy to dine and snack on your favorite food by adding barstools at a bar or a table. Your man cave can have a kitchenette or bar area where you can serve drinks and make yourself food when you don't want to head back into the house to refuel.

Use a mini fridge to store your favorite snacks and drinks where you can load up before heading back to watch the game.

4. Install Storage Solutions

Instead of feeling like you're still spending time in the garage when you walk into your man cave, opt for installing extra storage solutions that create a more streamlined space. You can hide your sporting equipment, holiday decorations, and tools on a flow wall to keep your items organized and easy to find in a multi-functional space. Opt for having custom storage units built from a professional like
Dave Kindig, which can make your man cave look complete and will enhance its functionality without trying to relax in a setting that has plenty of clutter.

You can also add features that include hooks, bins, and shelves to group like items in different sizes of carbon fiber cabinets that can be built. Wall panels can also be used for larger items with brooms, bikes, and step stools to free up extra space on the floor.

5. Mount Your Flat Screen Television

Most of the furniture in the man cave should revolve around the flat screen television to make it easy to watch the game when you're playing pool or are pouring yourself another drink. Opt for a 55-inch screen that isn't overwhelming but is still visible from different areas of the room. You can also install surround sound speakers to enhance the quality of the entertainment that is offered.

It can often be confusing determining how to build the perfect man cave when you're starting from scratch. With the right tools and products used, you can transform the setting and make it your own.

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Lizzie Weakley

 About the Author: Lizzie Weakley is a freelance writer from Columbus, Ohio. She went to college at The Ohio State University where she studied communications. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors and long walks in the park with her 3-year-old husky Snowball.

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