{"id":1116,"date":"2016-01-12T15:19:44","date_gmt":"2016-01-12T21:19:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leechlake.org\/wp-lib\/?p=1116"},"modified":"2024-04-05T10:45:21","modified_gmt":"2024-04-05T15:45:21","slug":"how-to-create-the-ultimate-man-cave","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leechlake.org\/how-to-create-the-ultimate-man-cave\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create the Ultimate Man Cave"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Man caves are a great place to step away from everyday life and relax. Whether you are looking to have friends over and entertain or are looking for a relaxing evening by yourself, here are a few ways for you to make the most out of your man cave.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recliner or Couch<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The quickest way to relax is by having a great recliner or couch (or both) to sink in to. By adding a recliner and couch to your man cave, you\u2019re setting yourself \u2013 and your guests \u2013 up for a relaxing evening of watching movies, sports, or enjoying great conversation. If you want your room to be a space for entertaining \u2013 the seating doesn\u2019t have to break your budget. Check out the local thrift store or Goodwill to see if there is any seating you can fix up. Or keep your hammock up full time for an easy spot to jump in to and relax.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TV<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No matter the season or sport, you need an awesome TV to sit and watch the game.\u00a0 We like huge, flat screen, wall-mounted TVs because they give you more storage room and they make you feel like you\u2019re right there in the game. Not in to sports? Try out a projector to watch all of you favorite movies. Projectors take up even less space and can show images as large as your wall.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Games<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are looking to have some friends over, games are an essential part of your man cave. Here are some of our favorite gaming items to get so you can be prepared for all number of guests.<\/p>\n<p>Games for Two People: Dart boards can be purchased inexpensively and are a great game to play if you are just having one buddy come over, and can be picked up easily at your local Target or Walmart. If you have a little bit more room, a game of pool or Foosball is always enjoyable.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/leechlake.org\/wp-lib\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/ZPKNKYW4GH-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1121 size-medium\" title=\"Dart Board \" src=\"https:\/\/leechlake.org\/wp-lib\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/ZPKNKYW4GH-1-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Bullseye on a dart board\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Games for up to 4 People: Let\u2019s throw it back with an N64.\u00a0 Sure, you can get the latest version of Xbox or PlayStation but you can also bring it back to the 90&#8217;s and play some of the best videos games. Golden Eye, Zelda, Super Mario anyone?<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Marshmallow shooter<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve featured this marshmallow shooter <a href=\"https:\/\/leechlake.org\/wp-lib\/2015\/12\/gift-guide-for-outdoor-enthusiasts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">before<\/a> \u2013 and we still love it.\u00a0 Even though hunting season has come and gone, you can stay sharp all year round with this awesome marshmallow shooter. Bonus \u2013 it doubles as a snack delivery system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bar and Snacks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Easy access to food and beverages is must when it comes to your man cave. Who wants to leave the room to go get a refill? If you consider yourself a beer connoisseur \u2013 or a homebrewer, get a kegerator to have all of your favorite beers on tap. We love this DIY idea of taking an old computer desk and turning it in to a basement bar.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/leechlake.org\/wp-lib\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_4320.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1118 size-medium\" title=\"Man Cave Bar\" src=\"https:\/\/leechlake.org\/wp-lib\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_4320-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"liquor cabinet \" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Not in to beer? You can have\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.katheats.com\/diy-sparkling-water\">carbonated water on tap<\/a>\u00a0as well. Try adding in flavors to give your water an extra boost.\u00a0Having and fridge and a microwave in the man cave makes snacking easy. \u00a0Grab chips and dip, pop a bag of popcorn, or snag some cheese to snack on. Having kitchen basics in the man cave simplifies your relaxing day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Neon Sign<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1117 size-medium\" title=\"NI-5MANCS\" src=\"https:\/\/leechlake.org\/wp-lib\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/NI-5MANCS-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Neon sign that reads &quot;Man Cave&quot;\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\">We love this neon sign from ManCavePlus.com to welcome visitors to the man cave. Try it out above the doorway or behind the bar and let visitors know they\u2019ve arrived. If you want something more personalized, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/customneon.com\/\">Custom Neon<\/a> for their customizable neon signs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Speakers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are having friends over to play some poker and hang out, a good set of speakers are the next thing you need for your man cave. Try out some Bluetooth speakers so everyone can take turns playing DJ. By syncing your smartphone with the Bluetooth, you can play your favorite Pandora station or Spotify playlist without getting up.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bathroom<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you already have a fridge and bar, the next logical thing to have included in your man cave is a bathroom. Then you will never really have to leave the cave \u2013 until you have to get more food. To give the bathroom a more \u201cmanly\u201d touch, try using a Craftsman door cabinet for your counter and storage.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.houzz.com\/ideabooks\/17306406\/list\/My-Houzz--A-Texas-Home-Goes-Big-for-the-Kids\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1120 size-medium\" title=\"Craftsman Bathroom Vanity\" src=\"https:\/\/leechlake.org\/wp-lib\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/fb8e0eca621e1659899e506c0783fe4e1-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"sleek clean bathroom with dark cabinets and tile\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Photo via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.houzz.com\/ideabooks\/17306406\/list\/My-Houzz--A-Texas-Home-Goes-Big-for-the-Kids\">Houzz<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Decoration for the Outdoorsmen<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s fishing, duck hunting, deer hunting, or all of the above \u2013 use your man cave to display your gear. Hang a display box with filled with your duck calls, or make your trophy antlers the focal point in your room. Just because you\u2019re sitting inside doesn\u2019t mean you have to lose touch with the outdoor man at heart. If you want to create even more or an outdoor feel, try decorating with a camouflage couch, pillows or a camouflage blanket.<\/p>\n<p>Plan your getaway weekend to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/leechlake.org\/lodging\/profiles.aspx\">Leech Lake<\/a> this winter, and catch the perfect musky for your wall!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Man caves are a great place to step away from everyday life and relax. Whether you are looking to have friends over and entertain or are looking for a relaxing evening by yourself, here are a few ways for you to make the most out of your man cave. 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