20 Man Cave Office Ideas With Room for Work and Your Favorite Hobbies
Looking for man cave office ideas that leave room for more than a desk? Dark green shelves, record collections and a little gaming corner give you plenty to work with.
These rooms include full office setups plus lounge and hobby spaces you could borrow details from.
You can keep things simple or go all out. Start with your workspace, then decide whether you’d rather add a reading chair, display your guitars or make room for a game table.
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deep green and a tucked-away bar
We’re starting off strong with this gorgeous deep green lounge. I love the brown tufted seating against the paneled walls.
The bar fits into its own little recess, with glasses and bottles displayed above the sink.
If you want a lounge corner beside your office, borrow this green-and-brown pairing.
bookshelves and a gold-colored cart
How good does this little cart look in front of the bookshelves? The gold-colored frame, glassware and black typewriter give you so many details to look at.
Try a cart beside your own desk if you’d rather keep your drinks setup separate from your work surface.
pipe shelves against brick
If you are looking for open shelving with a little character, this one is for you. Black pipe supports run between long shelves against the exposed brick wall.
Keep some spaces empty like this instead of filling every shelf. I especially love the few books mixed with small sculptural pieces.
guitars above the record collection
I am obsessed with this guitar wall. The different colors look so pretty lined up above the records, with lighting tracing the ceiling and the ledge.
This is a music corner rather than a full office. You could borrow the wall display for the space beside your desk without copying the whole room.
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navy shelves and a window-side desk
This office may just be one of my favorites here. I love the navy cabinets around the tall window, plus all those rows of books.
The brown desk and patterned rug are lovely together. Try a pleated-shade lamp on your desk if you want a similar finishing touch.
a desk beside the game table
Want a room that isn’t only about work? This one has a desk tucked along the right wall, a pool table in the middle and sofas on both sides.
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The large TV sits above a low cabinet at the back. Before borrowing this layout, check that you’ll have enough space around your game table to actually play.
brick walls and a broad desktop
This is such a good starting point if you like books within reach. The broad desk sits in front of open shelving, with framed pictures resting along the top.
I love the brown chair by the window too. Add a separate reading seat if your office has a spare corner.
purple lights and three screens
The gaming fans are going to love this! Purple and blue lights follow the angular wall pattern behind three side-by-side screens.
The figures on the shelf are my favorite extra detail. Keep your own collectibles above the monitors if you want to leave the desk mostly clear.
a small office full of framed favorites
Don’t have room for a big lounge setup? No problem!
This compact office puts the display space on the walls, with sports pictures, smaller frames and a shelf of books above the desk.
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Start with one larger picture, then arrange your smaller favorites around it to try a similar look.
a simple black corner desk
If you’re looking for an office that keeps the furniture simple, go with a black L-shaped desk and pale gray-green walls. The exposed dark ceiling is a lovely detail here.
A floor lamp beside the window adds another light source without taking up desktop space.
blue paneling and a patterned cushion
There’s so much character in this little sitting area. I love the red geometric-patterned cushion on the brown chair against the blue paneled walls.
The antler displays and gold-colored picture frame make this a more decorative choice. For a simpler office corner, borrow just the wall color and patterned cushion.
a library wall with a ladder
I am obsessed with this dark bookshelf wall. The tall ladder, little cabinet knobs and baskets are so pretty together.
Mix your books with a few plants and framed pieces if you want this same look. The closed cabinets below give you somewhere to put things you’d rather not display.
black walls and vertical slats
How good is this desk setup? The brown slats break up the black wall behind the monitor, with plants and a round clock above.
I especially love the guitar off to the side. You don’t have to choose between a work area and a little space for your hobbies.
records beside a sunny desk
Calling all record collectors, this is a lovely way to bring your collection into the office. Records fill the shelves above and below the long counter, while the laptop sits at the window end.
Keep a separate spot for your turntable like this so your work area doesn’t have to double as its stand.
a workshop with a corner bench
This one is for the hands-on hobbies. An L-shaped workbench wraps around the room, with tools above it and open storage underneath.
It’s a workshop rather than a computer office. If you want both in one room, plan a separate clean desk area instead of squeezing your laptop between the tools.
dark paneling and a green desk lamp
This little office is so full of details worth saving. The green-shade desk lamp is my favorite, especially beside the dark paneling and brown desk.
A framed map hangs above the armchair. Try a plaid throw over your own reading chair to bring in a little pattern.
a vintage-style writing corner
If you’d rather have a writing corner than a wall of screens, this one is for you. A drawer-filled desk sits beneath framed posters, with a tall bookcase alongside it.
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I love the deep brown tufted armchair. The red and navy rug brings some color into the room without changing the pale walls.
lit shelves above a dark sofa
This lounge corner may be my favorite place to take a break from the desk. The little shelf lights look gorgeous against the brick backing.
Books, framed pictures and small objects fill the shelves above the tufted sofa. Borrow the lighting idea if you want your own collection to stand out.
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plaid walls and wingback chairs
Want to go all out with a lodge-style sitting area? This room pairs plaid walls with dark tufted chairs, animal displays and a striped rug.
There’s a lot going on here. For a less busy version beside your office, I’d choose the plaid walls and one wingback chair.
slatted desks and drinks stations
Last but definitely not least, this collage gives you several ideas rather than one room to copy. I love the headphones and controllers hanging against the vertical slats.
The separate drinks stations are worth a look too. Pick a desk detail and a storage idea that suit your space, whether that’s a plant shelf or a small cabinet for glasses.
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