We all want our own 'space' to get away from the daily grind and relax. Heck even Batman had a man cave. Ok, he is a fictional character who was always saving the world and a fictional millionaire also, but you don't have to be a millionaire to get your own affordable man cave.
First of all, lets look at what kind of space you have to create your man cave. What are your essential needs in this man cave? These needs will require a certain amount of space to build your man cave. For instance, would you like a bathroom, a bar, an entertainment system? All of these will require a certain amount of space to make your man cave a comfortable area.
Lets take a look at a bathroom for instance, do you want a 1/2 bath (toilet and hand sink) or a full bath with a shower. Is there a bathroom already available in the area where you want your man cave? If not, then we have to look at the cost of the plumbing and electrical to install a new bathroom. You may wish for a walk in shower in this bathroom. These items are going to designate how large of a space you may wish to have for your mancave.
Now lets look at another popular item for your man cave....a bar. Wow, you may need a refrigerator and or a wine cooler, a sink for washing small dishes, a microwave for warming snacks, and a serving area. You may even also wish for a kegerator. All of these will constitute the amount of space needed for the bar area of your mancave.
Another item to consider on this space of your mancave is your entertainment system. You may wish for a large flat screen TV to watch movies and games on and a sound system to work with the TV. These will require a certain amount of space which we need to incorporate in to the man cave design area but also require a certain amount of behind the wall wiring. Also you will want a comfortable seating area for your family or guests, so keep this in mind for the size needed for your mancave. As a matter of fact you may wish to incorporate an island with bar stools and a drink ledge over the seating areas. And speaking of the entertainment area in your mancave ---are you going to have smokers, like cigars and cigarettes? You may wish to have an adequate ventilation system to accommodate.
Other ideas from man caves that we have built previously are saunas, Jacuzzi's, and large walk in showers. Look for a good contractor in your area to give estimates for your man cave, however we always recommend searching through the Better Business Bureau to find an accredited, qualified contractor to serve your construction needs.
Voila! Its that simple! Extra tip: Want to sell your wife on the idea? How about a trade off and giving her a space she can enjoy -- either a new bathroom jacuzzi or a home addition with outdoor living space are great options.
