Hand Crafted Liquor Bottle Lamps

The Spring 44 Gin bottle, recycled as a lamp celebrating springtime and alcohol. $90 Modern Man Caves

On busy nights at Sugarcane restaurant in Miami specialty cocktails flow from beautiful bottles. Sometimes those bottles are given a second life as table lamps decorated in themes ranging from nature to pop-art to steampunk.

Another cool feature about this lamp is that the label will actually turn blue if it reaches 44 degrees.

Inside the nest is a small bird, two eggs and a scrap of red yarn.

The Spring 44 Gin table lamp in use on a kitchen counter

St. Germain is an elderflower liqueur from France with a very unique shape. This table lamp sports fire hydrant red gloss on the inside of the thick glass. A smooth action rotary switch is mounted askew on the bottle and the beautiful St. Germain bottle cap is used as the turn knob. The power cable comes out of a liquor pour spout and the bottle is accented with purple ribbons. This lamp looks odd, and can be reminiscent of a fire hydrant, an oxygen tank or alien artifact.

St. Germain liqueur bottle, red gloss, purple lace and a side mounted decorative switch.

A close up of the top. A black power cord is exposed as part of the theme.

A plastic liquor pour spout reveals the power cable, and a purple bow is tied to it.

The sleek turquoise knob is the original St. Germain bottle cap, fixed to a rotary switch. Twist easily with a subtle clicking sound to turn the lamp on and off.

Modern Rugs (or, How To Have Better Sex)

Posted on 11/26, '12 by Libran Logic

Let me tell you a secret.

Rugs are not purely for aesthetic purposes (see the Throw Pillow scene from Along Came Polly). People are having sex on them. Who? Everyone except you. Here’s a fun idea; next time you are invited to a social function, look the host right in the eye, say “Nice rug”, and check their reaction. It’s hilarious.

From oldschool rappers to the latest covers of social magazines teaching naughty “new” techniques as old as the invention of the Persian carpet, people in the know have been getting down on the floor. Before we showcase the new area rugs from Modern Man Caves, take a look at our favorite sex position for rugs. A good rug is an investment that should last about 30 years and cost about $1,000. Listed below are our recommended “sex rugs” from the Momeni rug collection of about 5,000 styles:

Comfort Shag Hand Tufted Acrylic Rug, Steel, $899.00

The Comfort Shag collection sports furry acrylic rugs like this that are not only big and soft but easy to clean.

Cotton rugs are meant to feel soft like wool but are more economical. A hand-hooked rug is one that takes careful labor to make and should last a long time.

This rug is pure wool and is made in the more traditional Persian style. 100% wool rugs make for top-class family heirlooms to be passed down from one generation to the next. Just make sure you clean it first.

The Old World Collection from Momeni, another 100% wool rug collection. This area rug is a little wider, at 8′ x 11′. That’s a lot of leg room.

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Serengeti Hand Tufted Wool Rug, Zebra, $2,489.00

This zebra rug is the ultimate Karma Sutra rug, with dimensions of 9′ 6″ x 13′ 6″ this huge rug is hand tufted of 100% wool in India, one of the most time-consuming ways to make a rug. The Zebra pattern always invokes primitive thoughts.

Serengeti Hand Tufted Wool Rug, Ice, $2,489.00

Another top-quality animal patterned rug with a modern twist. 117 square feet of sexy.

Vintage Power Loomed Wool Rug

This is one of our favorite rug designs. It costs much less than it looks because it’s “Power Loomed”, which is a hand-made technique that uses a machined loom, requiring less labor time. An eye-catching design like this is a good conversation starter.

Luster Shag Hand Tufted Polyester Rug

This Champagne colored area rug from Momeni’s Luster Shag collection is perhaps the best value. It’s 8′ x 10′, soft and shiny, and much cheaper because it’s made of Polyester. The upside to polyester is that it’s designed to feel ultra-soft. The downside of Polyester rugs is that you can’t rest furniture on it, and it must stay far away from sources of flame.

Browse 5,000 rugs on Modern Man Caves to find the perfect rug for you.

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Spyra Color-Changing Acrylic Bar Table & Stool

Posted on 09/23, '12 by Libran Logic

This is a detailed product review for shoppers who want a closer look at the Lumisource brand models BT-SPYRA and BS-SPYRA, which are Lumisource’s unique color-changing acrylic bar table and bar stool. We’ve also included the Lumisource product video at the bottom of the post.

These two models are made with an acrylic base that has an interesting curvy etched pattern that is visible during the day and refracts LED light in the dark. They have a steel core and adjustable pneumatic base with a polished chrome finish.

The Spyra bar stool and table can operate without a power cable; they have rechargeable batteries installed in the base that last up to six hours. This is a major plus for us because you can avoid tripping on power cables and won’t have to be plugged in until after your guests leave.

The Spyra table and barstool have several programmable options. You can phase the color of the LEDs in slow, medium or fast motion. You can also pause the color phasing, letting you maintain a steady LED color in virtually any hue you desire.

These models are well constructed and are suitable in residential and commercial environments. The pneumatic switch on the barstool lets you adjust your seat height between 21 to 31 inches. This is one of the more important features, making it appropriate for use with both kitchen counters and commercial bar tops.

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Man Cave Style: The Medieval Bachelor Pad

Posted on 09/16, '12 by Libran Logic

Old, Old, Oldschool Man Cave Gear

There’s something about raw materials that brings comfort to our senses. Furniture that resembles the natural elements of its parts brings to mind a simpler time and relaxes the mind. All too often our modern manufacturing processes only serve to maximize profit at the expense of quality, while all the beauty you can ever want in a modern interior can come from nature.

For this theme we found items from around the net who’s clever designs and skillful refinement of natural elements prove that they can be even more appealing that the most futuristic curios. As a bachelor, nothing stirs the basic instincts of your lady guests than natural elements.

	Pair of Gazelle Horns – $120 In case anyone asks about it (and they will) this resin-molded wall ornament is of an Gazelle, which is a medium-sized antelope. This unique ancestor of the gazelle family can be found in the savannas of Africa and also on BurkeDecor.com. Install this bad boy on a matte white surface to get a vivid clash between antique and modern.
	World Map Wooden Wall Art – $498 Rendered in high contrast, this debossed sustainable tung wood wall art in three panels combines the detailed geographic accuracy of a world map with the fluid grace of abstract design. Graphic continents capture our attention as they dramatically interplay with the lighter surface that surrounds them.
	Chunky Fir Wood Coffeetable – $1250 You can’t do that with a glass coffeetable…six thick Douglas Fir timbers are joined to create a heavy-duty coffee table that can withstand fierce poleaxe duels and house parties alike. This 44″ long coffee table features an indented base and is expertly crafted in the USA.
	Ram Horn Table Lamp – $308 This table lamp sports a solid black base and matching shade, with a resin Ram’s horn on a polished chrome support, another good contrast between modern minimalist design and elements of nature.
	Stone Drink Chillers – $34 What’s way better than ice? Rocks. No kidding. Why keep a stock of quality liquors if the flavor just gets diluted by tap water ice? This set of six granite drink chillers comes with a hardwood serving tray that can stay in the freezer. The stones are all different, making it easy to pick your glass out of a crowd. Anyone who appreciates fine whiskey should definitely keep a set of whiskey stones.

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Customize Your Walls With Dimensional Wall Panels

Posted on 09/03, '12 by Libran Logic

Hello all man cave and personal space enthusiasts, in this post we want to take your modern interior to the next level by shedding light on a commonly neglected area; your walls. Why not apply the same level of customization on your other surfaces that you enjoy across your walking surface? Wall flats are patterned wall tiles that give you the same level of customization that you apply to the floor.

Using the Seesaw model as an example we’ll go into detail what these tiles are and how to use them to transform an interior, and show you a real man cave where these panels have been applied.

Wall Flats™ from Inhabit® are lightweight dimensional wall tiles that work together through an automatic pattern repeat to create large-scale dimensional walls of any size and shape. Wall Flats work in multiples to create a continuous, uninterrupted sculptural wall. The wall panels are molded from bagasse, one of the world’s most renewable resources, they are a durable, biodegradable and environmentally friendly product. They can be installed, trimmed and painted with commonly available products and tools. Scraps are biodegradable and can be recycled with other paper products or composted. Wall Flats nest inside each other to create low volume cartons and easily ship with common small parcel carriers. Check out all the Inhabit Wall Flats here.You can cover an existing wall with Wall Flats or disguise a wallpaper or paneled wall. These modern wall panels create a sculptural and continuous dimensional surface to any room setting through patterning.

Here is a photo of the same Seesaw panels being applied to not only the wall but also the ceiling of this industrial-style man cave. It works nicely with the concrete, glass and chrome. Fluorescent lights placed at the top and bottom cast shadows over the the tiles and accentuate their depth.

Its easy for anyone to apply these panels to practically any flat surface.

Download the Installation Instructions in PDF for details.

Inhabit Wall Panels On Sale

Stitch Wall Flats, $86	Braille Wall Tiles, $86
Hive Wall Flats, $86	Wall Flat Samples, $10+
Drift Wall Flats, $86	Luna Wall Flats, $86

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The Man Cave Styles Pinterest Board is Here

Posted on 08/06, '12 by Libran Logic

An inspirational interior design tool

We at Man Cave Styles know next to nothing about fashion.

Yep.

So to inspire you we’ve created Pinterest boards of modern furniture pieces, grouped together into congruent themes based on what previous customers have grouped together in their orders on our retail site, ModernManCaves.com. Many of the themes in this blog have been converted to Pinterest boards with all the same content for your re-reading pleasure, yay!

In any event, here is the Man Cave Styles Pinterest page.

One thing that makes this Pinterest board so cool is the Other People’s Style board. It’s a moving collage of other people’s purchases (or is it a real-time shopping montage?) that gives you a big-picture view of today’s personal tastes.

Categories: Good to Know | Tags: bachelor pad, design for guys, design inspiration, interior design, man cave, mancave, modern design class, modern interior | Leave a comment

A Tour of Modern Adjustable Bar Stools

Posted on 05/01, '12 by Libran Logic

If you’re getting stools for a bar, club or kitchen counter, there’s more to it than picking out the style you want; there’s seat height to consider. Seat height is the height, normally in inches, from the floor to the top of the seat, whether or not the barstool has a back. Depending on the design of the countertop, kitchen stools normally have a seat height between 19 and 27 inches. Barstools are designed for bartops in restaurants, which are taller than kitchen counters. Bar stools have a seat height between 28 and 40 inches and beyond. The problem is, exactly what seat height is going to feel the most relaxing when paired up with your exact bar top or counter top? Even if the website or store you’re shopping from remembers to mention seat height in their product descriptions (Modern Man Caves does), there’s no formula that guarantees your ergonomic comfort when paired to any bar top. Unless you buy an adjustable barstool.

Additionally, the benefit of an adjustable bar stool is that customers or guests of different heights will want to adjust their stool to match their ergonomics. Not only are they convenient, there are so many models out there that you’re sure to find one that perfectly complements your already existing interior design. Modern Man Caves is a good source for adjustable barstools. Some have Naugahyde leather upholstery (Naugahdye is premium American faux leather, that feels real and breathes cool). Others are made with acrylic and have a more futuristic design. Here are some of our favorites:

Soda Bottle Barstool, Red	Aleena Black Leather Adjustable Barstool	Scoop Candy Gloss Adjustable Barstool	Domitalia Soft-SG Adjustable Stool
Newton Barstool, White	Gloria Barstool, Red	Jupiter Barstool, White	Departure Barstool, Orange
Departure Barstool, Blue	Casper Aluminum Barstool	Lewis Adjustable Stool – White Leather	Equino Adjustable Barstool White
Fly Bar Chair, Espresso	Hydro Adjustable Barstool Black	Nitro Barstool, Black	Wireback Barstool Black Cushion
Wedge Barstool, Black	Tickle Adjustable Barstool Black	Captain Barstool, Black	Marshmallow Barstool, Black

Categories: Good to Know | Tags: bars and barstools, barstool seat height, barstools, barstools and barstools, counter stool, counter stool seat height, equino barstool, lumisource, zuo modern barstool | Leave a comment

Surreal XL Cork Stools Review

Posted on 04/17, '12 by Libran Logic

The perfect gift for a design lover.

These giant cork stools have been featured in modern design magazines including a feature in Vanity Fair. These stools and side tables look exactly like a giant-sized wine bottle or freshly popped champagne cork. The reason that they look so surreal is because they are made out of the same material as their tiny, real-world counterparts, 100% Portuguese cork. They go quickly during the holidays as gifts or seating for posh holiday parties. Best of all, they ship free from Modern Man Caves and make it to your address in about a week even though they ship from the UK.

A customer sent in this photograph of his XL Cork Side Table by his fireplace:

Another photo of the stools being used outdoors. This should give you a good impression of their true size.

Cool outdoor weatherproof party stools

XL Cork Stools & Side Tables

XL Grand Vin Cork Stool: It’s unique and stylish; adjectives we never thought we would use to describe a cork – but we’re more than happy to do so for this! Whether for yourself or to give as that unique gift; it’s bound to make a lasting impression. 20” in height x 13cm in width

XL Maxrose 2012 Cork Stool: Made of solid Portuguese cork this is a replica of the famous Chateau de Montrose cork and is dedicated by its designer, Stewart Rose, to his young son Max. 17″ in height x 9.5″ in width.

XL Multi-Cork Stool: Made from no less than 1000 solid Portuguese corks, this amazing creation sounds like it should be included in The Tales of Arabian Nights! Use as either a stool or a side table it’s adaptable as well as fun and is ideal for any style of home. Great for outdoors too! 17″ in height x 9.5″ in width.

XL Champagne Cork Side Table: Made from solid Portuguese cork this flat topped side table is ideal for use both indoors and outdoors. Just imagine relaxing on those warm summer evenings, be it on the terrace, patio or balcony and placing a glass of something cool on this unique table – it doesn’t have to be champagne…20” in height x 13.5” in width.

XL Cork Ice Bucket: These coolers are 100% waterproof and comes printed on the base with Grand Vin de Champagne (same per the award winning stools). Product size H 25cm x W 20cm. This solid Portuguese cork champagne stand lends an element of surrealism to any social event, man cave or VIP room.

Categories: Featured Goods, Good to Know | Tags: cork, cork furniture, cork side table, cork stool, cork table, giant cork stool, grand vin cork stool, maxrose cork stool, stewart rose, the wine journal, unique seating, unique stools, wine journal | Leave a comment

Bean Bag Chairs For the Grown and Sexy

Posted on 03/08, '12 by Libran Logic

The large, amorphous, lovable bags of comfort known as bean bag chairs have unfairly carried the social stigma of immaturity. After all, it is a little hard to take them seriously. Bean bag chair designer Sitting Bull turns this assumed weakness into a strength with giant, fashionable bean bag chairs that are serious contenders against traditional forms of lounge furniture in the areas of style, color and especially comfort. Case in point: this oversized gunmetal-gray beanbag chair with a Louis XIV pattern:

The bean bag chairs are available in dimensions as large as 75″ x 51″ x 12″ while only weighing 18 lbs. They are fashion statements that can be tossed across a new-age hotel lobby, outdoor pool bar or high-end bachelor pad. They are designed with a form of polyester exclusively manufactured for Sitting Bull, making them guaranteed to be the softest and most durable bean bag chairs on the market. As if that wasn’t enough, they are water resistant, stain resistant, UV light resistant, easily washable and proven to maintain their original plushness for over 1-2 years, with refill material easily available. These bean bag chairs are an investment in comfort and are definitely worth their cost.

These bean bag chairs are rated for flammability resistance by the California Technical Bulletin 117 Classification 1 Standards, which means they are legal for use in commercial zones. They have been rigorously tested to be extra tear-resistant.

Bean bag chairs are now a valid option for interior designers when deciding which furniture will set the mood appropriate for the interior. They are a quick and easy way to make a modern interior pop with color and, unlike most other forms of furniture, are easily switched out to keep the style fresh. What other furniture items can be launched across a room, jumped-on and tossed in the washer? Exactly. Don’t be afraid to embrace your fun side and loosen up with a bean bag chair. Check out the spectrum of colors and patterns currently offered by Sitting Bull:

Happy Pixels	Louis XIV	God Save the Queen	Candy
Black & White	Suisse	Marie Antoinette	Toile de Jouy
McGregor	Black	Dark Blue	Dark Brown
Dark Gray	Red	Green	Lime Green
Grey Brown	Orange	Sky Blue	Violet