If you want to add more decorative touches, individual ashtrays as above are an option, especially if cigars are your thing. The bottle display along the wall is a great way to celebrate your favorite tipples – wine in this case, but it could just as easily be craft beer. To make the space as flexible as possible, it’d be a good idea to add a sink and ice bucket into the alcove at the back, and a hidden fridge inside those cupboards to store your limes, mixers and soda water.

Add a few special bottles on either side of the alcove, and you’re good to go.

The Garage: Man Cave Ideas For The Petrolhead

For anyone who has one, the garage is a go-to getaway (see Weezer’s In The Garage). Often annexed from the main house, it means you have somewhere to go and kick back, be that fiddling with motorcycles, writing a book or working on your breakdancing in private.

If your garage space has to compete with an actual vehicle, you could make your ride the main feature, and stick with that theme. Note the race track graffiti on the computer games console and the pool table above.

Because garages are typically dingy places filled with spiders and two-bar heaters, painting the walls a loud color creates the impression of heat and energy. “An accent wall is a good way to introduce a splash of color without overwhelming a space,” says Arbuthnott. “But avoid dark contrasting features like beams as this can create a confined and oppressive atmosphere.”

Be warned of furniture clash, though: if you opt for stainless steel stools and tables don’t choose wooden picture frames or a plush rug as this will create an uneven look. The vibe here is more pitstop than old man’s escape. Pick your theme and lean into it.

Small Spaces: Man Cave Ideas For The Shed

No, you won’t get a pool table or bowling lane in your shed, but by focusing on what you can achieve, you can make a small space the bitter focus of your friends’ envy.