{"id":9578,"date":"2015-06-19T22:48:21","date_gmt":"2015-06-20T02:48:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/?p=9578"},"modified":"2015-06-19T22:48:21","modified_gmt":"2015-06-20T02:48:21","slug":"man-cave-design-ideas-for-fathers-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/man-cave-design-ideas-for-fathers-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Man Cave Design Ideas for Father\u2019s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

John Gray, author of 1992\u2019s \u201cMen are From Mars, Women are from Venus\u201d is widely credited with coining the phrase \u201cman cave.\u201d And maybe if Wilma had carved out a little space for Fred way back when, he might not have been so cranky.<\/p>\n

Architects and designers<\/a> are seeing a growing request for space where dad can escape from work and stress. \u00a0A special place for him to relax and recharge.<\/p>\n

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This classy, yet fun and functional space is themed for those that love to play cards. View additional photographs of other great spaces in the Cariati House Plan<\/a> from The House Designers.<\/p>\n

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If you are in the new construction phase or perhaps adding on to an existing home<\/b> \u2013 consider an extra bay or a tandem garage space<\/a> either beside or behind the garage or adding a room above. Building a pool house, with extra space for dad, is a win\/win for everybody. Be sure to place the patio barbeque near the glass sliding door so he can keep an eye on the game while grilling for the family.<\/p>\n

Detached studios are popping up everywhere with full bathrooms and even kitchenettes for the man who likes to tinker with recipes or offer snacks to his guests. This space serves double duty with overnight company simply by adding a pull-out sofa or daybed.<\/p>\n

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This homeowner decided to turn their 5-car garage into a fun workspace with a jumbo flat screen, double lifts for their sports cars and a large workspace\/wet bar. You don’t need this much garage space to create a cool space to work and hang-out, but this luxury house plan<\/a> offers some inspiring ideas that can be scaled down. Take a look at House Plan<\/a> 5123 .<\/p>\n

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There are plenty of options if you don\u2019t plan any structural changes \u2013 <\/b>finishing a space in the basement<\/a> or attic is affordable and can produce remarkable results. Once junior finally<\/i> moves out, his or her bedroom converts nicely into a man cave. Pre-fab sheds are also popping up as an affordable getaway for dad.<\/p>\n

Once the physical space is determined, the real fun begins. Nearly all man caves start with a giant, flat screen TV. And from there we add:<\/p>\n