"They say" ...a man cave, (mancave) is usually a male retreat or sanctuary, such as a specially equipped garage, spare room, den or basement where man can be alone, indulge in hobbies such as watching sports, playing video games or hanging out with male friends. The phrase gained traction with the 1993 publication of "Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus" by John Gray.

According to psychiatrists it can be important for a man to have a place to call his own, to do as he pleases in a masculine space. As such, man caves are sometimes thought of as the "last bastion of masculinity." Such a space can represent a difficult design challenge. With this in mind, and with more than a little “tongue in cheek” we offer the following suggestions …