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Wednesday, July 13th, 2016
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The dilemma out there in the world is that women are difficult to understand because it seems no one seems to know what they want. But have you ever wondered what men want? Given ample time, man also wants to understand himself. They often state this need by saying – I need space. This respect for the man’s maleness should be the driving factor in the creation of the perfect man cave.
Talk of Man Space
When talking about man spaces, this isn’t the usual garage filled with cars. A man cave is a lot more than this, after all, man cave is just one letter away from being a man cage so you had better do it right.
According to men, man space should be a place where he could ponder about life. It should be a room or a pad that shows his personality and individuality.
Not every man cave is created equal especially when you have to work with limited square footage. You have to consider where to place the entertainment center with your surround sound and its accompanying 72-inch plasma TV.
All these concerns should not stop you from breaking ground, though. You just have to define what you want.
Draw the Specs
A major home improvement project such as this one requires a lot of planning. You must also have a keen eye for details.
Begin by taking a precise measurement of every wall in the room that you intend to make into a man cave. Sketch the rough layout on graphing paper so that you will visualize your ideas and be able to erase mistakes before the major physical activities.
Men with smaller spaces have to reach into their creative minds. Just be sure to take into account the huge obstacles such as the pipe that is running from ceiling down to the floor. The obstacle might also be that immovable furnace built deep into the wall.
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Set Out With the Right Tools
Every guy should have the standard hammer, wrench, screwdriver and cordless drill but if you are to cut through a drywall, then you will need more than these. Get an oscillating multi-tool which will be able to make you reach those hard-to-reach spaces.
For cutting, use a circular saw.
Have the TV Properly Installed
Most guys fall in love with the HD flatscreen. Their motto is – the bigger, the better.
You need to correctly set up this huge piece of appliance. Decide whether you want a swivel, flat-mount, or an articulating arm. The TV can also be built into the wall, again, your choice.
The Comfy Couch
The man has to relax his backside and where he does this has to be a functional furniture piece. Leather couches are a great choice. They are also easy to maintain. If you are concerned about the effects of weather on the couch, then have cloth upholstery. This will be more resilient to everyday usage.
If you don’t own a couch yet, then take time in choosing this one piece. Keep comfort and style in mind.
If you believe in Feng Shui, then that’s fine, just don’t go overboard.
Stock-Up on Drinks
It’s time to set up your own bar. Find a counter with smooth marble or granite countertop. After having this installed, go ahead and buy bottles of liquor (everything that you want), mixing tools, and a rack that would house them.
Add the Final Touches
This project won’t end without you deciding on the perfect bed. This should have a manly color and style. Are you a huge NY Giants fan? Then fill the room up with their memorabilia. Remember that you don’t have to be a DIY expert just to make your room stand out. The coolest accents aren’t always expensive, you just have to keep an open mind and an open eye.
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Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016
A man’s home office will turn out elegantly with this furniture set from FFDM’s Viniterra Collection
As much as men want to be around women, there are moments when they have to retreat to their own hideaway. Setting up the ultimate bachelor pad is easy with the right elements in place. While you would want to fill up all the available space with gaming consoles, foosball game, and the biggest flatscreen TV; it may not be wise to cram all these stuff to your dwelling.
Bachelor Pad Essentials
Any bachelor pad is need of a lot of space – not the kind of space that you ask your spouse or girlfriend but – the type that offers ample square footage. Whether you would want to have a section for your jersey collection or a special spot for an extra television, enough space is what you need.
Again, do not pack the room with non-essentials. Your dream crib might be filled with gadgets and hordes of TV but this simply won’t work in real life. Now get your feet to the ground and looking at what would really work.
A man needs ample space when he moves about, right? So, have enough space left even when you have brought in the recliner and the 70” TV. That extra fridge, pool table or gaming area should be accessible (‘course it’s pointless to stuff the room with these things if you cannot even access them).
What would be a bachelor pad without your personal items? Adding that personal touch will make the bachelor pad truly your property. This can be a signed baseball, framed photographs of your travels, or your prized gaming console right by the corner; whatever you decide to bring in, just make sure that every little bit represents you.
Bring in all the fun stuff. No bachelor pad is complete without entertainment stuff such as the ping pong table, foosball, DVD player complete with the latest DVDs, and pool tables. Be sure to add some recliners if you are looking forward to inviting more guests over. This should complete everyone’s movie theatre experience.
The bachelor pad is not just a place for rest but also a place to entertain people – do not forget that.
Don’t think too much about what other people would tell you or what they would think about your design preference. This is your domain – your mi casa – so do with it as you deem fit.
Before you default to blue or black – yeah , you’re a man so these are the only colors to choose from, right?
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Wrong!
Any uninteresting color should not find its way to your new bachelor pad. Dwelling places such as yours is a hub of entertainment, where guests can enjoy when they come over. Have colorful walls. The color does not automatically mean that you should paint the walls with bright colors. You can actually use colors on accents, even the sports memorabilia that you have collected over the years. Whether you prefer soccer, baseball or basketball; stylizing your home is all up to you. Add some more manly stuff such as newspapers, helmets, and posters to complete the look.
Another way to elevate the colors in your bachelor pad is to find the right textures to balance them. Wooden walls, ceiling and floor could make any bachelor pad more welcoming. There is no need to cover such lovely walls, in fact, they don’t need much sprucing up.
If you have any other wall material, then you can recycle some wooden pallets and use them to cover the walls and make them more exciting. Stain the pallets and use them on only one wall and you have just set up an interesting accent wall – one that you would need to artistically explain to your friends and loved ones.
Design your bachelor pad however you like. If you enjoy hunting, then the taxidermist if your best friend. If you are an artist at heart, then paintings and other artworks should be the main attraction. ‘Love to travel? Framed maps and black and white photographs should complete the look of your home.
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016
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One of the most unused rooms in many homes is the basement. Horror films even depict this as a scary, dark and dank place, a common notion as this is space plays second fiddle to the attic in terms of storage area. But aren’t you tired of doing your laundry down there or throwing all your out-of-season decor? Instead of allowing dust to settle in this extra space in your home – why not turn it into something useful instead?
A Home Bar
The basement can be remodeled into any room that you want. It offers a wealth of living space many different purposes. For example, it can serve as a wine cellar/bar. You might be looking into entertaining guests during the holidays or if you simply want to relax after a taxing day at the office – a home bar can be a place of refuge or entertainment.
Your home bar should reflect your taste not only in wine but also in interior design. Now you won’t have to rack your brains to set up your home bar. Just invest in the fundamentals – stock up on wines and the best liquors plus buy furniture that will make your guests nod in appreciation and approval.
With regard to liquor storage, know that most wines store for a very long time, more so since the basement is a cool and dark place. The rule of thumb is this when it comes to wine consumption, though, the lower the level of the liquid, the more that you should hurry and consume it. Air can make diminish the wine’s fine flavor. Vermouth, in particular, must be refrigerated (not just stored on a wine rack) and consumed once opened.
Once you have the wines, start shopping for the barware and glassware. Purchase ice bags, jigger, bar spoon, cocktail shaker, strainer, and ice cube trays.
As for the furniture, check out what McCreery’s Home Furnishings has to offer – from bar stools and tables, to wine racks, down to the most elegant glass door cabinets.
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A Game or Entertainment Room
Game rooms can have a flexible look. There are a variety of functions to be infused in one look so be sure that you delegate space for the board gamers, table tennis enthusiasts, video game experts, and a seating area for those who would want to just relax. These dedicated play areas don’t have to fill up the rest of the space. An entertainment area can also be allocated or a banquet corner.
A Library
What could be quieter than that room downstairs? Bookworms would love the idea of turning their basement into a room filled with books and, yes, more books!
Library fundamentals include two or more shelves (depending on the amount of available space that you can work on). Just like the rest of the rooms in your home, make sure that you also choose a theme. For the more traditional bookworms, there are always those wooden shelves while the contemporary aficionados should find a more streamlined shelf design.
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A Man Cave
An awesome bachelor should have his equally awesome man cave. Pick the furniture, tools, and decor that you will set up here, wisely. Man colors are often blue, black, brown, green, and metallic hues. You can ask your buddies and family members to build it with you. They will be especially helpful once you set up the patterned or textured wallpaper and when you balance the decor with the rest of the furnishings.
Men are also all about memorabilia and collections. A sturdy display cabinet is perfect for collectors and hobbyists.
Lastly, of course, what’s a man cave without a relaxing bed down that basement, right? So you better choose it right.
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