{"id":5201,"date":"2021-09-14T09:41:04","date_gmt":"2021-09-14T16:41:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/?p=5201"},"modified":"2021-09-14T09:41:06","modified_gmt":"2021-09-14T16:41:06","slug":"essentials-of-a-man-cave","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/essentials-of-a-man-cave","title":{"rendered":"Essentials of a Man Cave"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Remodeling your home? Have an extra room in the basement you\u2019re not sure what to do with? Maybe it\u2019s time to create the ultimate man cave! Whether you want a place for Friday night poker or to watch your favorite team take on their rivals, a man cave is the perfect place to sit back and relax. Check out these six essentials for creating a dream room. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Beverage Bar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you have been in a man cave or done any\nresearch online, you know that most will have a built-in beverage bar on one of\nthe walls. This bar is essential for keeping you and your friends happy and\nhydrated throughout the game. Splurge a little and stock up on your favorite\nbeer or liquor to either display or taste on a special occasion. Not much of a\ndrinker? No problem. Having a beverage bar with a fridge allows you to have\nsoda cans and water on hand so you don\u2019t have to run back and forth to the\nkitchen all night long. Plus, the counter does double-duty as a snack bar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electronics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What\u2019s the number one thing a man cave needs? A killer home theater, of course. Take this opportunity to perfect your viewing experience<\/a> and make your house the spot to watch the Super Bowl, Olympics, or Masters. A nice entertainment system is not cheap, but watch for seasonal deals at local electronics stores<\/a> or online avenues to save some cash. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to selecting a television and\nsound system, we recommend talking to a professional. He or she will be able to\nprovide suggestions for television and audio systems that will work best in the\nsize of your space. After all, you want all your fellow cave people to be able\nto see and hear all the entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recline & Relax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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It\u2019s no fun binge watching your shows,\nlistening to music, or chilling out if the seating isn\u2019t comfy. For this\nreason, finding a great couch and a great recliner is essential to your man cave setup<\/a>. We\nrecommend selecting a couch for guests that you invite to your cave but reserve\nthe recliner as your spot to relax and unwind after a long day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although you can find plenty of furniture\nonline, it can be hard to tell how comfortable the fabric and cushions are from\na picture. Try scouting out your local furniture store to see which brands you\nlike best. You can always look for better deals online, but keep in mind that\nmany stores will price match!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simple Decor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Some guys don\u2019t pay too much attention to decor\non the walls, but you should still try to make your space look put together and\npersonalized. You can make your man cave look like a million bucks just by\nadding some cool photos to the walls or pieces to the tables. Old black and\nwhite photos of your team\u2019s baseball stadium, framed concert tickets, or some\nphotos of you and your buddies back in college are great ideas to help you get\nstarted. This space is supposed to be about you and your hobbies, so your decor\nshould reflect that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Game Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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You don\u2019t have to be a sports fanatic to want\na man cave, plus you won\u2019t always have an event to watch, so a major\nconsideration is game space. This could be a pool table, card table, video game\nconsole, arcade game, foosball, etc. Having an area dedicated to having some\ncompetitive fun with friends and family will allow you to have guests over\nthroughout the seasons and give you a chance to bond and catch up with each\nother. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Last, it\u2019s not a man cave without music. If you have musical interests, your cave is the perfect spot for guitars, drum kits, and band practice. If playing the part of musician isn\u2019t in your wheelhouse, consider investing in speakers throughout the space<\/a>. We suggest looking for Bluetooth speakers that can easily be moved throughout the room. This can even allow your guests to contribute to your playlist, depending on the app you use<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, your man cave is all about YOU<\/strong>. It should be an extension of your favorite things to do and a private oasis for when you need to get away. Take the time for yourself and have some fun with it! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Remodeling your home? Have an extra room in the basement you\u2019re not sure what to do with? Maybe it\u2019s time to create the ultimate man cave! Whether you want a place for Friday night poker or to watch your favorite team take on their rivals, a man cave is the perfect place to sit back … Continue reading Essentials of a Man Cave<\/span> →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"categories":[28,782,419],"tags":[319,571,59],"yst_prominent_words":[2434,5252,5251,5250,3457,1140,5259,1480,1769,5249,5248,2517,2403,5256,1471,1083,5257,1111,1088,3941],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5201"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5201"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5201\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5214,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5201\/revisions\/5214"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5201"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5201"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5201"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=5201"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}