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Every office has its own culture and identity. Some office spaces are well-suited to encourage collaboration and inclusivity, while others (especially in larger companies) tend to foster individual production and focus. As millennials currently make up a growing percentage of the workforce—representing around 50% of corporate jobs—recent studies have shown that following the outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic, millennials are keen to ditch office life in favour of working from home.  This is because they feel physical office environments can make it hard for office workers to decompress and relax when necessary, affecting their productivity and quality of work for a company in the long run.  As such, it has become important for employers to incorporate office break rooms in physical offices to redefine the traditional office for their millennial employees, focusing on creating office spaces that will cultivate efficient and productive workers who can work independently or collaboratively as needed.    Disconnecting: The Office Problem For Millennials With the rise of technology and our equally fast, quick lifestyle, many millennials are forced to lead sedimentary lifestyles that can be detrimental to their health in the long term. The millennial generation has been identified as the most socially connected group ever; 85% check their social media accounts within 15 minutes after waking up. It was even discovered that one out of four millennials check their social media accounts before they go to sleep. This phenomenon is only made worse by office environments that emphasize constant communication and collaboration. Something that has not changed even after the post-pandemic shift to work-from-home. While this may seem like a great idea for team building and creativity at first glance, it's actually proven that such a lifestyle breeds distraction, stress, and deteriorating mental health. Technology's increasing accessibility creates the demand for workers to be constantly connected or available on-demand, making it harder for employees to detach from their work beyond physical locations or set hours. As a result, office break rooms must now accommodate this shift, creating multipurpose spaces where employees can take a break from their desks both physically and mentally as needed. [caption id="attachment_10704" align="aligncenter" width="843"] A Customised Bonzini Babyfoot Table in Spotify Singapore's Office.[/caption]   Making An Office Break Room Extraordinary It is clear that office break rooms are not just about providing a place to eat anymore. In fact, office break rooms are quickly becoming office centres for collaboration, productivity, and even play as more office workers turn to the gig economy. There are many ways that to approach building an office break room. For example, you can use a casual office space layout with simple game tables to help foster impromptu "breakout sessions" when teams might need a creative push to jumpstart their next big project while promoting the use of creative outlets for problem-solving for more effective results.  Other office break room spaces have been transformed into comfortable gaming areas where employees can use their breaks in a fun way through video games and other activities.  Of course, how you build your office's break room depends on the needs of each company’s employees and the office space allocated.  [caption id="attachment_10698" align="aligncenter" width="897"] Is it a conference table or a ping pong table? Regardless of what you might think, the You & Me Ping Pong Table fits right at home in any office or play environment.[/caption] Use Multipurpose Game Tables As Your Entry Point If you have doubts over what investments to make to your office's break room, our recommendation is to start with multipurpose game tables that can instantly change any space into work or play/relaxation space, depending on your needs. For starters, we recommend purchasing durable and easy-to-maintain multipurpose gaming tables for corporate spaces like the You & Me Ping Pong Table or the RS#3 Foosball Table range that caters to both indoor and outdoor environments. You can also look into and get inspired with lifestyle brands like RS Barcelona, a great brand for any company looking into practical and quality multipurpose game tables that fit well in any modern office space. [caption id="attachment_10699" align="aligncenter" width="516"] Values in gender equality - an essential theme today - can even be portrayed in a football table like the RS#3 by RS Barcelona, further accentuating the company's stand in matters.[/caption]   Final Words It is obvious that these office break rooms have become an important office space for companies to invest in. Essentially multipurpose spaces that encourage creativity, innovation, and growth among millennial employees, we believe that a little bit goes a long way in creating a more sustainable working environment and keeping a healthy working culture for the decades to come.  There's no better time to start investing in your company's future through your employees than now. If you're interested in starting building your own corporate break room or any other recreational space, you can email or message us on our official WhatsApp to make a booking. Our team provides free consultation and showroom tours that will allow you to test out the products for yourself.

Do you miss going to bars or arcades when you could? Longing for the days when you could hang out with your friends and family without having to expose them and yourself to any risks in Singapore’s concrete jungle?  Whatever the reason might be, many of us are now spending more time at home than we ever dreamed of.  However, that doesn’t mean that life at home can’t be fun. Instead of dreaming about the past, we feel it has become more important than ever to make houses into homes that are fun and enjoyable if we’re going to be spending so much more time in them. In fact, why not bring the arcade experience right into your own home by making your very own barcade! While everyone’s interpretation is different, a barcade is essentially the concept of a pub/arcade that has been converted into a single location so you can have the best of both worlds. There isn’t anything stopping you from introducing these two things into the comfort of your own home! I mean, how many of us have had to cut a good winning streak short just because the arcade was closing and you needed to go back home? With a home barcade, such a problem will just become a thing of the past!   Believe it or not. People are turning homes into personal bars. Following the saying, “Work hard and play harder,” games also provide so many benefits to your home and work life. Just having a space at home that allows you to disconnect and even destress whenever it might be a rough day has been proven to help reduce your mental and physical tension, actually increasing your overall productivity throughout the day.  Also, don’t be fooled by the misconception that you need a lot of space to have your own barcade! You can utilise any space limitations (if you have them!) by choosing items based on your own preferences.  There are plenty of options for all your gaming needs, both big and small! At The Men’s Cave, we don’t believe in cutting corners and only source the best and coolest gadgets and games for your entertainment! Over the years, we've managed to create a wide range of products that will make you spoilt for choice! Here are some of our personal favourites that we recommend you try out if you’re tight on space and just starting out!: VDarts Mini Plus, Convenience and Quality in One!   [caption id="attachment_7014" align="aligncenter" width="884"] Offering both convenience and quality at a fraction of most retail prices, the VDarts Mini Plus condenses the professional experience of dart playing into the comforts of your own home or office space.[/caption]   The One and Only, Stern The Mandalorian Pinball Machine [caption id="attachment_10447" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] A treat for any Star Wars fan, the Stern Mandalorian Pinball Machine will transport and immerse you in the beloved world of The Mandalorian series with its fast gameplay, exciting visual effects, and brilliant soundtrack taken straight from the series itself.[/caption] The Classic Atari Pong Coffee Table [caption id="attachment_7745" align="aligncenter" width="738"] A classic game that began the revolution of video games as we know it today, the ATARI Pong Coffee Table will make waking up in the mornings with your morning coffee just all the more exciting![/caption]   Meet James, and his Bishi Bashi in his studio apartment [caption id="attachment_7955" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] The quintessential arcade machine, the Bishi Bashi Arcade Machine is a hit, button-smashing fun for groups of all ages. Bright and colourful with a variety of different game genres to choose from, it’ll be a household favourite for sure![/caption]   How to get started quickly? If you'd like some advice on how to kickstart your barcade adventures at home, we're happy to provide you with a consultation session (they'll always be free!) on WhatsApp or in our showroom to test any products you’re interested in.  You can even check us out on Instagram to get all the inspiration on how to design your own game rooms or sign up for our newsletters (located at the bottom of this article!) for first updates, invites to exclusive events, and all the latest reviews and releases we have in store, just for you!  Let us make your homes the most fun place to be! 

How perfect would it be if we had a quiet retreat where we can plunk down on the sofa, chill out with a drink and unwind? After a long day at work, a man cave is all we need. Be it taking a break from household and work duties or having a friends' night, a man cave is the perfect getaway for us, men and women alike. "While people see homes as a shelter, we see man caves. We envision homes to be a place where great fun, experience and camaraderie are forged. It’s why we do what we do. Every day.” ⁣⁣—Gabriel O, founder of The Men's Cave Unlike traditional norms where man caves were made just for men, we hope today's man caves (despite its name) can be a family space where people of all ages can just have fun. From your toddlers to students, from adults to grandparents -- a house need not be a dreary place for us all. First question: But my house is too small to build a man cave, what should I do? If you don't have a spare room, here's the next best option -- have your living room filled with fun. The big question: So how do I build a man cave? It honestly depends on your passions. You may be a HUGE Liverpool fan -- sure, display your merchandise in your man cave! Or you may be a fine arts enthusiast -- go ahead and hang your favourite artworks on the wall. Or check out this page for some quirky ideas for your man cave. Regardless of what it is, your man cave is uniquely yours (or your family's). However, there are definitely some essentials that your man cave should not miss out on:   1. Big Sofa Simple but essential -- a spacious and comfortable sofa. The foremost of any man cave, this will make you feel right at home. There are so many purposes for a large sofa as well, for instance: watching a movie, chilling out with friends, or maybe sleeping alone after arguing with your spouse. No matter what it is, whether your house or man cave needs a sofa shouldn't even be a question -- it just does.   2. Drinks Bar Drinks bar in The Men's Cave's showroom Everyone needs a bit of alcohol, and there's no better way to have guests over at your house than a good drink. All you need are a fridge, neon man cave bar signs and Jack Daniels stools and table. For a more comprehensive list of items you should include in your bar, check out this list.   3. Games Of course, what is a man cave without games? For all gamers out there, nothing is quite equivalent to the joy of gaming and destressing. And the best part? You can game in the comfort of your own home, without needing to travel to a game room, paying hourly fees and being bothered by the crowd. For recommendations, check out our Top 5 Must-Haves For Your Man Cave article. A new 2018 release, Atari Pong Coffee Table, and our Retrocade Verso Coffee Table are great picks for a multipurpose space-saving arcade machine. Of course, don't forget the quintessential poker table. Here's an article on how you can build your game room.   4. Jukebox/Vinyl Player Games, check. Drinks, check. Now what you need is just some music. Travel back to the 1950s with Sound Leisure's jukeboxes handcrafted in England. These jukeboxes boast hundreds of songs with 21st century sound. Some of these even allow Bluetooth streaming, so you can show off your massive new speaker to your guests!   Another retro music player would be the classic record/vinyl player. There is nothing quite like the emotional connection attached to the vinyl ritual -- pulling the record out of its sleeve and setting it on the player. However though, if you prefer making your own music, read below!   5. Music Instruments Badam tsk...! For fellow musicians like myself, almost nothing's better than having your own music space where you could jam your favourite tunes with your fellow band members. (Except for, of course, performing itself) If your house is large enough, you could even have your own audience. With live music and a drinks bar, your secret room in your house can easily become a speakeasy.   6. Large Screen TV Last but not least: we could never forget a large screen HD TV! A lovely giant screen is the reason why people go to the cinema. Thanks to modern technology though, you can bring this very screen home, where you can chill out to your hearts' content. Be it streaming your favourite Netflix shows or watching the newest blockbusters, it'll be a perfect movie night for you and your friends/family.   At last, that concludes our article on what you should include in your man cave! From a sofa, drinks bar, games, vinyl, to a large screen TV, what is your top essential? If you have any other ideas, do drop a comment below or share our post!