Over the years, the Man Cave has become a new addition to many new homes, men coming home from a hectic day feel that having a refuge where they can find themselves is VIP in the task of taking good care of their family's needs! Ladies; well ask my wife and she'll tell you that she's not into caves and prefers chilling in the deliciousness of the kitchen! Lucky me!
Now where and how this space is set aside all depends on how much space you have in terms of a room OR whether a room can be added on to accommodate for it. Some Man Caves are created in the basement (not a very common space in the Republic I know), a garage can be re-designed to your specifications or a room can simply be built on to your existing home. As long as it's a space that can be transformed to house those things that make you tick and help you to relax, that's all that counts!
Now ladies, don't be too hard on us and say that's just a workshop of sorts - NO, its our spot and it's very important to us to have a space to tinker in, for having our mates around and keeping our toys safe! Let me show you a few other examples - note that today, all the pictures are BIG and CENTERED because today's blog is the most important yet!
I'm not going to get all technical on the colour's of the walls, the type of flooring or what fittings work best! It's what's IN the room that counts! Nice examples of a "social" Man Cave include things like A BIG LCD HD FLAT SCREEN, some comfy couches, possibly a bar with a WELL STOCKED FRIDGE, a pool table or dart board
and a good sound system! Some guys like fast cars and bikes, so, if that's the case, then what more do you need other than a BIG LCD HD FLAT SCREEN and your "ride"?
Now, before you feel discouraged by the idea because unlike a few select you don't have a few horses to park in your Man Cave, remember - the spot is to keep alive the things that you are interested in and not to have a room for showing off your latest cabbie in your collection! If you're into fishing, then include that into the theme and make sure to include all the evidence you can of the big ones that didn't get away.
Mostly, guys just like the idea of shooting a bit of pool, having a beer whilst their favourite tune plays with the rugby on in the background! Some of the same but different ideas to get you thinking!
Go big, put in a putting green, a vending machine, video games, musical instruments (make sure you've sound proofed the room though), a boxing ring - it's your spot so what ever floats your boat is really ok! Now, the girls do say that because they're not allowed in that it's up to you to keep it clean, so here's an idea - offer it to the ladies for book club! In that way, she'll help you keep it clean!
If you're a rugga fan, theme it, again what ever floats your boat!
Just keep in mind that you want it to be a spot that your mates want to visit and have lots of options of things to do and then sit one side and chill whilst having a cold one!
If you prefer the more sophisticated look and feel, I haven't by any means excluded you - here's a fine looking pad for you!
And LASTLY, if you're a good story teller and you want to ensure that the boys know all about the days way back when you got all those battle scars - be sure to have your spot a carbon copy of the below! Just enjoy it - have fun, ciao Alain
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