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DIY Man Cave Design Tips Using Amish Custom Made Solid Wood Furniture

 

For thousands of years every man who has walked the earth has wanted a space to call his own; a male bonding sanctuary where boys can be boys. A cave, so to speak, where life’s essentials may include anything from a wine rack and bar, a game table, to a full out entertainment center and fat sofa and recliners to watch the game with other cave dwellers.

With some well thought out plans and native hardwood furniture you can turn a basic basement into the ultimate guys’ hangout. Solid wood handmade furnishings for indoor and outdoor living are perfectly crafted to fill any “man cave”. Patio tables are rugged and make great alternatives to card tables. Leather wood framed recliners get better and better with wear and will endure any event. Custom built entertainment centers will ensure a perfect fir for your growing home media collection.

According to the Official Man Cave site the definition of a true masculine dwelling is:

Man Cave n. A dedicated area of a house, such as a basement, workshop, or garage, where a man can be alone or socialize with his friends.

If you have a spare room, a basement or even a corner of a basement or garage here are a few basic starter ideas to create your very own male-centric cave dwelling:

FRIENDS WITH IDEAS:

If you ask a friend to help you move the friend will be sick that weekend. Ask him to help you design and fill a man cave and he will bring help and tools. Ask your buddies what they would put in their man cave and you can begin your plan of attack. If your friends are helpless there are plenty of websites for inspiration. Remember that a real man cave is a place for you, the man. This is a spot for your forbidden autographed Brett Favre jersey can hang proudly -along with your other decorating challenged paraphernalia.

ORGANIZE:

Make a list of all the items you will need to complete your retreat. If you’re working with a budget, and aren’t we all, make sure to leave yourself a margin of allowance for miscellaneous items you may find you need, such as they talking football chip and dip tray - must have for game day!

Pick an important item that you like and choose it as the focal point of your Man Cave. It can be the solid wood table for gaming, the entertainment center for your movie and game viewing or even a pool table.

MEASURE TWICE, BUY ONCE:

Now, realistically look at your space. Measure it for length, width and height. Now place them on a piece of graph paper using a ¼″ or ½″ scale. Using the dimensions provided for your furniture you can cut models of the pieces and practice placing them around the paper room you have drawn. By doing this ahead of time it will ensure that you purchase custom pieces in the right size for your space.

WORK WITH WHAT YOU HAVE AND KNOW:

If your ideal cave design requires plumbing, electrical or HVAC work, contact licensed professionals unless you are one. This is not the time to practice shop class by attempting projects that you’re not comfortable with.

BUILDING A CAVE ONE STONE AT A TIME:

When working within a budget set goals for your cave and set priorities. Start with basics like seating. Invest in a great sofa or set of Morris leather recliner chairs. The money should be budgeted to build the core of the room, a place to relax and entertain you and friends. A big budget item like a native hardwood theater center will pay for itself in weekend events hosted at home.

OBVIOUS MUST HAVES:

Leather

Wood

Big-screen TV

Surround Sound

Comfy chairs

Sturdy recliners like the Morris

Wet bar and wine rack

Refreshment center/ fridge

Microwave

Games- from video to pool table and dartboard

A solid table with even more sturdy chairs

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