There’s nothing better for most guys, especially during (fill in the blank) season, than being able to get away to their own personal man-cave, pop open a couple of cold beers with their buddies, and watch whatever sport happens to be on the 50 or 60 inch flat screen TV.
But what really makes the perfect man cave exactly? Today’s blog will take a look at the necessities that no man-cave should be without. Enjoy.
1) A well-stocked bar
Sure, any man-cave worth it’s salt needs to have an excellent supply of beer on hand at any given moment. That being said, sometimes a man just wants a little something different, and having a few different kinds of liquors, mixers and even (gasp!) wines stocked and ready is definitely a necessity! Besides, you never know when your man-cave might be lucky enough to be visited by some creatures of the fairer sex. Being able to throw together a Cosmopolitan will definitely get you some brownie points.
2) A large flat screen TV
The perfect man cave would have at least a 60 inch flatscreen but, let’s be honest, if you can fit a 70 inch or larger flat screen down there, go for it! The bigger the better! There’s nothing like watching a football or baseball game on a screen so large that you can make out faces in the crowd at the stadium! With the right sound-system it’s almost as good (some say better) than actually being there.
3) Extremely comfortable seating
Let’s face it, there’s nothing worse than having an amazing man-cave with lousy, uncomfortable seats. You need big, super comfortable lounge-chairs down there, the kind that you can easily fall asleep in after you’ve had one too many brewskis. They also need to be soft enough so that, if your team loses, as you flop down on your butt in disgust you don’t hurt yourself.
4) Any type of game that can be played while the game is being played
If your man cave is big enough, having a pool table or ping-pong table down there is a definite must! That way you and your buddies can have something to do during commercials or if the game on TV gets too boring. It’s a great way to also be over-competitive and possibly win even if your team loses. If you don’t have that much room you can at least get a dartboard or maybe a foosball table. (Negative points if you have Backgammon.)
5) Some type of huge Sports team paraphernalia on the wall (and everywhere else)
No man cave would be complete without a huge logo or “Fathead” sticker of your favorite team on the wall. In fact, having their mascot and logo on as many different things as possible is a great idea, from beer mugs to doormats, wall art, lampshades, customized seating and anything else you can possibly find.