A man cave is a sanctuary from the harsh realities of life and work, but it should also be a unique expression of self. Sometimes it starts with a neon sign, a comfortable couch, or a worn out ping pong table, but as time goes on, one should make sure that their inner sanctum isn’t bereft of the basic tenets of style, comfort, and taste. What follows are a few essentials by which you’re sure to gain the respect (and envy) of friends and family.
Watch The Throne
Every man cave starts with a throne, a seat of honor from which you and your friends can watch television, drink booze, and shoot the shit. With their minimalist appeal and ability to utilize valuable space, the Milo Baughman Recliner offer a modernist take on the La-Z-Boy. They may cost a pretty penny ($3,000+), but they’re also sophisticated, colorful, and easy to clean
Viewing Pleasure
A giant flat screen television showcasing your favorite Sunday games is the quintessential apparatus to ensure the accolades of all your friends. The Samsung 4K Smart TV ($4,500) will ensure the highest level of color, contrast, and brightness for superior viewership, providing a more immersive, true-to-life vieiwng experience.
Tune Commandments
What better way to insulate yourself from the outside world than to blast your favorite songs on repeat? For those of us who yearning for that authentic sound, what better way to build a vinyl collection, and look cool, than to bring a record player into the mix . The Crosley Executive Turntable ($110) is relatively inexpensive, has a great vintage feel, is portable, and, with a USB chord, can create digital copies of your vinyl tunes.
Bar Rules
The beverage situation is particularly critical for the integrity of one’s man cave. Not all of us are going to be able to install a full bar or wine cellar in their man cave, but you can create something that tells people you’re an enthusiast, not an alcoholic. You can purchase an all in one home kit for mixing cocktails with the Cuisine Prefer Pro Stainless Steel Bartender ($28+). Incorporate this with some Cupa Rocks Whiskey ($50) glasses, unassailable cups meant for that clumsy friend crafted with a modern touch.
Poker Face
Keeping your friends entertained is a part of every man’s cave, after all what are you and your buddies going to do when the game is over? The three essential P’s for every man cave are Poker, Pool, and Ping-Pong.Poker should be your first priority, it is the most time consuming and engages the most players. The full-size Stine Stealth custom poker table ($3,000+) seats up to 8 players, is equipped with nickel-plated cup holders, and a cushioned playing surface that is sure to impress.
