Before you ask, no, the images in this gallery are not pictures of a set from the upcoming Star Trek movie but rather from the incredibly geeky father of all man caves.
I've seen some pretty impressive man caves in my time, but this Star Trek apartment is almost literally in another galaxy. The Star Trek apartment was designed by Tony Alleyne, who proclaims himself the world's first "24th century interior designer."
Unfortunately for Alleyne and for man caves everywhere, the $150,000 creation will be no more as his divorce and subsequent payments have forced Alleyne to dismantle and sell off what he calls his life's work. Like the brightest stars, this man cave burned all the brighter due to its brevity.
Enterprising Sci-Fi Man Caves
This Star Trek Room Boldly Goes Where No Apartment Has Gone Before
Trend Themes
1. Sci-fi Man Caves - Designing elaborate and detailed man caves with a focus on specific sci-fi or fantasy franchises can be a lucrative business venture for interior designers and contractors.
2. Nostalgic Room Design - As nostalgia plays an increasingly important role among consumers, designers can create entire rooms or apartments that incorporate iconic elements and design choices from beloved franchises or eras past.
3. Rise of the Man Cave - As more men seek to carve out private spaces inside homes or other dwellings, interior designers and contractors can capitalize on this trend by specializing in custom man cave installations for clients.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - With the right focus and clientele, interior designers and contractors can expand their businesses and offerings by designing and building fully custom man caves for their clients.
2. Home Improvement - Contractors and businesses that specialize in home improvement projects can increase their scope of work by offering custom man cave design and installation services for clients.
3. Retail and E-commerce - As the trend continues to grow, retailers and e-commerce businesses can begin offering pre-designed man cave furniture, decor, and other products aimed at men looking to build out their private spaces.