Have you approached uk bed retailers? Some may be able to make it...(probably at a hefty price). Usually when someone says 'man cave' the first thing that usually springs to my mind is also chesterfield sofas, it has that true english feel to it http://www.decur.co.uk/sofas/edward-chesterfield-leather-sofa-black.html And if you haven't yet decided on paint I would definitely recommend visiting www.farrow-ball.com Best of luck!

I would recommend a bio ethanol fireplace for a real-fire authentic look and options of many different styles. This usefularticle compares the benefits of electric fries to bio ethanol. If you want a contemporary style non-black fireplace, perhaps a fireplace in steel would work. A fireplace like this will modernise a living space with the silver colour adding brightness to your room. If having two flat rectangular shapes on the wall concerns you, maybe contrast the flat screen TV with a contemporary, circular fireplace. Good luck in your search, if you need any fireplace inspiration just visit our profile!

Your views pls: we have a large flat screen TV positioned centrally on the chimney breast (not clear on the photo), however the fireplace is offset, not central to the chimney breast. We originally fitted the TV central to the fireplace but it didn't look right as the TV overlapped the right hand edge of the chimney breast. It just doesn't look right in either position. Would it be better in the left alcove (it just fits the width) or the right alcove (which is wider) above one of the bookcases? The other consideration is the TV leads, they cannot be chased into the old stone walls. The sockets are on the left alcove. Thoughts anyone?

With regards the flooring, something with a more traditional look instead of the laminate. So flooring that either mimics floorboards, or actual floorboards. I can understand why people don't want to strip original floors, they are invariably beyond looking good when finished, therefore, it's possible to relay 'new' reclaimed boards over the top of the old in the opposite direction to the original ones with a membrane underneath to stop any drafts. This adds back the 'original feature' look which people purchasing old buildings often love. A darker, richer finish will look great. With regards the wall unit, something larger and more commanding to make use of the ceiling height would be a lot better. Also a unit which will allow for your Flat screen to be at a good height. You may well be better off with a custom built unit in this case.