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Because these areas are about entertaining, as well, it’s important to consider how you’re going to feed those man-sized hunger (and thirst) pangs without constantly having to go to the family areas. One solution: a wet bar. Cormier says it can be anything from a mini-fridge to a deluxe bar space stocked with beer and food to feed a small army, as long as the guy is comfortable with it. And even if it feels a little like a frat party prep station to a woman, it can be a really fun, comforting place to a man, says Jeremy Biser, publisher of the Web site DiscoveringDad.net.
“The only thing I feel like I’m missing from my man space is a kegerator and a pinball machine,” he says.
It’s All Fun and Games
While televisions may be center stage, many men still enjoy a few old-fashioned fun and games in their space.
“My man space is filled with tons of toys,” says Biser. “It’s an entertainment paradise with two TVs, a pool table, a bar, a game table, a slot machine, Xbox, poker table and dart boards,” he says. “There’s something for everyone to do.”
For many men, space is the only thing holding them back from creating a mini-Vegas like Biser’s. Lombardo says being realistic about what your space can handle may be tough, but it can save you time and money in the end. She says if you try shoving a pool table into a room adjacent to your master suite, you’ll soon realize your buddies are having to traipse through your boudoir to get to the entertainment area. This can create tension in a household, she says. Instead, really think through both the square footage issues and how you actually use the space.
“Good design means good planning,” Lombardo says.
A Man’s Touch
Finally, remember that this area is a man’s opportunity to express himself. “Men want a really comfortable space to downshift after a long, bearish day,” says Jamie Goldberg, owner of Jamie Goldberg Kitchen and Bath Design, LLC in Tampa, Fla. “It should also meet their emotional needs for ‘caving’ without family distractions, and ‘crowning,’ by showcasing personal crowning achievements like trophy fish, hole-in-one souvenirs, a prized watch collection or whatever is a source of pride.”
For Brad Bolton, of Denver, Co., this meant a room to showcase his “three displayed guitars, a dozen amps, two huge sound reinforcement systems, 53 guitar lights including dozens of bright neon dealer signs, banners, guitar memorabilia, a full set of drums and numerous other collectibles. There may be just as much boyhood wonderment in the man room as there is a display of testosterone,” Bolton says. “It has to reflect the passion and love of the man to whom it belongs.”
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Text by Alyson McNutt English
© 2008 BobVila.com
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