When people hear the words \u201cman cave,\u201d they usually think of the garage or the basement being turned into something cool for the man of the house to enjoy.<\/p>\n
However, not everyone can turn their basements and garages into their own personal space.<\/p>\n
Whether you\u2019re a single guy still living with his parents, a bachelor living in a small studio, or someone who\u2019s only got so much free space at home to turn into a man cave, you can still make the most out of your space and turn that small room into something that you\u2019ll be able to enjoy and take pride in.<\/p>\n
Check out these great ideas on how to make an amazing man cave out of a small room.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”]
Starting fresh is the best way to go. If you can strip the room of everything, from the paint on the walls to anything that\u2019s built-in to the walls then that would be awesome.<\/p>\n
Related: Best Man Cave Paint Colors<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Seeing how much space you\u2019re working with is a great way to get a good glimpse of what and how much you can put in there.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/mancavescan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Man-Cave-Ideas-for-A-Small-Man-Cave-Empty-Room.png” alt=”Man Cave Ideas for A Small Man Cave – Empty Room” title_text=”Man Cave Ideas for A Small Man Cave – Empty Room” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” width=”80%” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”100%” width_last_edited=”on|phone”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”] Got a high ceiling? Don\u2019t let all the vertical real estate go to waste and convert your man cave into a loft instead!<\/p>\n Converting your space into a loft is pretty much like having two separate rooms in one. You can turn the upstairs area into your sleeping quarter and the downstairs area as your workspace, gaming room, or even your home office.<\/p>\n This set-up is most ideal for guys living alone in a small studio or a small apartment, but it works anywhere and for anyone as long as there\u2019s enough floor-to-ceiling space to achieve the look.<\/p>\n Check out this dude\u2019s DIY tutorial for tips.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rfxmie8-dAQ” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” width=”80%” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ width_phone=”100%” module_alignment=”center”][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Short on vertical space? Instead of creating a loft-style man cave, why not just raise a part of your room to create a split-level separation between two areas (ideally the bedroom and the workspace or entertainment space)?<\/p>\n What\u2019s great about doing a raised platform is that you can use the space under the area you raised as extra storage — perfect for keeping clutter at bay and for maintaining a minimal look in your man cave!<\/p>\n The space underneath the raised platform can be pretty big so make sure to keep everything organized and separated accordingly with storage cubes like this<\/a>. Here\u2019s a pretty straightforward DIY video tutorial on how to get it done.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BLqX-YFp-bs” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” width=”80%” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ width_phone=”100%” module_alignment=”center”][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Shelves are one of the best and most versatile ways to free up some floor space.<\/p>\n By hanging or installing shelves, you get to store stuff and get them out of the way without sacrificing any floor space which can be pretty scarce in small rooms.<\/p>\n How do you reach the things you put on top, you ask? You could get a ladder similar to this<\/a> to make the task easier.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/mancavescan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Man-Cave-Ideas-for-A-Small-Room-floor-to-ceiling-ladder.png” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” alt=”Man Cave Ideas for A Small Room – floor to ceiling ladder” title_text=”Man Cave Ideas for A Small Room – floor to ceiling ladder” align=”center” width_last_edited=”on|phone” width=”60%” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ width_phone=”80%”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Guys often look for the perfect piece of art or the best sports memorabilia to hang on their walls but instead of doing that, why not make your walls functional instead of making them purely decorative?<\/p>\n There\u2019s nothing wrong with decorative walls, by the way, but you have at least four walls in your room so you might as well make the most out of them by making some of them functional.<\/p>\n Put up a few shelves to hold your stuff. A pegboard like this one<\/a> can be both decorative and functional plus you can customize your board however you want.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/mancavescan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Man-Cave-Ideas-for-A-Small-Room-functional-peg-boards.png” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” alt=”Man Cave Ideas for A Small Room – functional peg boards” title_text=”Man Cave Ideas for A Small Room – functional peg boards” align=”center” width_last_edited=”on|phone” width=”60%” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ width_phone=”80%”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Mounting stuff on the wall instead of propping them up on the floor can help save some space in your man cave, too.<\/p>\n Instead of having a console table to hold your TV, free up the floor space and get yourself a bracket to hang your screen. Mount floating shelves right under it to hold up your gaming console and other entertainment paraphernalia.<\/p>\n You can check out mounted desks, too, like this one<\/a> that folds down when it\u2019s not in use.<\/p>\n Other things you can mount instead of setting on the floor include lights, storage units, and artsy d\u00e9cor.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/mancavescan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Man-Cave-Ideas-for-A-Small-Room-mounted-table.png” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” alt=”Man Cave Ideas for A Small Room – mounted table” title_text=”Man Cave Ideas for A Small Room – mounted table” align=”center” width_last_edited=”on|phone” width=”60%” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ width_phone=”80%”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Ever dreamed of having your own version of a cinema at home but never really had space or the budget for it?<\/p>\n Well, now you can! Skip the TV \u2014 it\u2019s expensive and it takes up a lot of space, be it on the floor or on the wall. Instead, get a projector that you can hook up to your phone to enjoy the big screen whenever you please.<\/p>\n Project it on a blank wall to enjoy your favorite sports event live with your friends or watch a rom-com with your special someone while in bed and the projector pointed towards the ceiling for effortless viewing.<\/p>\n Not only is this a more cost-effective option but it can save you a ton of space in your small man cave as well. When buying a projector to use with your phone, make sure it\u2019s compatible with the phone unit you\u2019re using.<\/p>\n This one<\/a> works well with smartphones, tablets, and even laptops and MacBooks.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/mancavescan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Man-Cave-Ideas-for-A-Small-Room-projector.png” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” alt=”Man Cave Ideas for A Small Room – projector” title_text=”Man Cave Ideas for A Small Room – projector” align=”center” width_last_edited=”on|phone” width=”60%” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ width_phone=”80%”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Because your space is limited, you\u2019ll want to avoid furnishing your man cave with oversized furniture that eats up all the space.<\/p>\n Instead, you\u2019ll want to go for compact and flexible furniture that you can easily put away whenever they\u2019re not in use and you need more space.<\/p>\n Some of the best and most useful types of flexible and compact furniture to have in your man cave include:<\/p>\n Sofa bed<\/strong> – having a place where your guests can take a seat and be comfortable is great but, at the end of the day, it still is your man cave and you\u2019re still the one who\u2019s going to be spending the most time in there so having a place to rest should be your top priority.<\/p>\n Luckily, you can have both by getting yourself a good quality sofa bed. Check out this comfy loveseat that turns into a twin bed<\/a>.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ custom_css_main_element=”display: flex;” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” type=”1_2″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/mancavescan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Man-Cave-Ideas-for-A-Small-Room-sofa-bed-couch.png” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” alt=”Man Cave Ideas for A Small Room – sofa bed couch” title_text=”Man Cave Ideas for A Small Room – sofa bed couch” align=”center” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” type=”1_2″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/mancavescan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Man-Cave-Ideas-for-A-Small-Room-sofa-bed-as-bed.png” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” alt=”Man Cave Ideas for A Small Room – sofa bed as bed” title_text=”Man Cave Ideas for A Small Room – sofa bed as bed” align=”center” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Nested table-and-chairs set<\/strong> – it\u2019s clever how the chairs are nested into this coffee table<\/a> to save on space and provide seats for your guests whenever needed.<\/p>\n Folding desk<\/strong> – you don\u2019t always bring work home so it would be a waste to have a dedicated desk for work in your tiny man cave. Instead of this, why not just get a <\/span>folding desk like this one<\/a>? <\/span><\/p>\n It conveniently folds flat and can be stored under the bed or in the closet when not in use so it doesn\u2019t eat up a lot of space.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/mancavescan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Man-Cave-Ideas-for-A-Small-Room-folding-table.png” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” alt=”Man Cave Ideas for A Small Room – folding table” title_text=”Man Cave Ideas for A Small Room – folding table” align=”center” width_last_edited=”on|phone” width=”60%” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ width_phone=”80%”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Blow-up furniture<\/strong> – blow-up furniture get a lot of flak but it\u2019s undeniable that they\u2019re extremely helpful in providing extra seating and sleeping space when you have guests over.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re low on space in your man cave, blow-up furniture can be quite helpful as well. Just inflate them whenever you need and deflate when you\u2019re done to free up some floor space.<\/p>\n This beanless bean bag chair<\/a> is awesome for playing video games on your console with some friends. It\u2019s beanless so you can stop worrying about accidentally ripping it open and having millions of teeny-tiny plastic balls getting everywhere plus they deflate so you can put them away when you\u2019re not using them.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/mancavescan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Man-Cave-Ideas-for-A-Small-Room-beanless-beanbag-chair.png” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” alt=”Man Cave Ideas for A Small Room – beanless beanbag chair” title_text=”Man Cave Ideas for A Small Room – beanless beanbag chair” align=”center” width_last_edited=”on|phone” width=”60%” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ width_phone=”80%”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Vain or not, there will and there should always be a mirror or two in your man cave.<\/p>\n Mirrors can give the illusion of a bigger room so it\u2019s going to be really helpful when you only have a small space to work with when building your man cave.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a big one<\/a> that can help trick the eyes into making the room look bigger.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] While there\u2019s nothing wrong with buying the mini version or the compact version of the stuff that you\u2019d like to put in your man cave, you shouldn\u2019t be afraid to go full-size with one or two things.<\/p>\n A good, comfy recliner, for example, may be big and bulky but if you have the space for it, go ahead and treat yourself to it.<\/p>\n Check out our top picks for the best recliner here<\/a>, or just get this wall-hugger<\/a> that saves space in a tiny room but feels just as luxurious for your bum and your back.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/mancavescan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Man-Cave-Ideas-for-A-Small-Room-wall-hugger-recliner.png” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” alt=”Man Cave Ideas for A Small Room – wall hugger recliner” title_text=”Man Cave Ideas for A Small Room – wall hugger recliner” align=”center” width_last_edited=”on|phone” width=”60%” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ width_phone=”80%”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] It may sound wise to divvy up your space and create separate \u201careas\u201d in your room for different purposes by putting up walls or enclosing them with room dividers but doing this can make your space look and feel even tighter.<\/p>\nIdea 2: Bring in the light<\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]A well-lit space always looks more spacious<\/a> compared to one that\u2019s dim or poorly lit. If the room has windows, you\u2019re in luck!\n\nYou won\u2019t be needing much artificial lighting to illuminate the space, except at night when it gets naturally dark outside. Otherwise, you can invest in a few good lighting fixtures to keep your mini man cave looking bigger than it really is.\n\nCheck out this post<\/a> for some inspiring ideas on how to light up your man cave. Painting the walls a light but bright color like white can help, too.\n\nThis flat white interior paint from Rust-Oleum<\/a> has just the right amount of sheen to it to give your man cave that nice glow.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/mancavescan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Man-Cave-Ideas-for-A-Small-Man-Cave-bright-room-with-light.png” alt=”Man Cave Ideas for A Small Man Cave – bright room with light” title_text=”Man Cave Ideas for A Small Man Cave – bright room with light” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” width=”80%” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”100%” width_last_edited=”on|phone”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]
Idea 3: Maximize vertical space by converting the room into a loft<\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]
Idea 4: DIY a raised platform with storage<\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]
Idea 5: Say yes to floor-to-ceiling storage<\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]
Idea 6: Make your walls functional<\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]
Idea 7: Mount stuff when you can<\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]
Idea 8: Skip the TV and get a projector instead<\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]
Idea 9: Look for flexible and compact furniture<\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]
Idea 10: Mirrors maketh man\u2026 caves look bigger<\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]
Idea 11: Not everything has to be mini<\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]
Idea 12: Keep an open space layout<\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]