The Press and Journal (Inverness, Highlands, and Islands)
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Creating your own man cave couldn’t be easier – all you need is a little personal space and your favourite gadgetry and hobby material
The classic man cave. A place of retreat and solitude, often the subject of jokes and yet yearned for by many. The man cave does what it says on the tin. It is essentially a space where you can relax and spend time indulging in your hobbies, without getting told off for hogging the TV.
The scope of your man cave will depend on the size.
Maybe your shed is your fortress, or you only have the tiny spare room to yourself.
Whatever your situation, you can still easily create a man cave.
How your man cave will look depends on your pastimes.
If you love music, we’ve got you covered with a classic record player.
Relax in a gaming chair and enjoy movies on your phone, thanks to our choice of smartphone magnifier.
Complete with your favourite tipple, you have the perfect set-up for the evening.
If you’re lucky enough to be working with a big space, you really can go all out.
Dartboard, pool table or widescreen TV, let the man cave become the ultimate games room.
There might not be a floral cushion in sight, but you don’t need to keep things completely bare.
A comfy gaming chair or beanbag adds a homely touch, or you can go for a sofa with handy cup holders.
You need not spend a lot of money, whether you want to upcyle furniture or pick up tech secondhand.
The most important thing is having fun and making your man cave a place where you really enjoy spending time.