How To Make A Man Cave From A Garden Shed
The Man Cave – described as a room or space for men (with no female influence) that is used for sanctuary from housework and daily distractions.
OK, ideally this would be an entertainment room in the house. But if you already have a garden shed out back – why not? Sure, you may have to build another (smaller one) for some of your odds and ends that just won’t fit anymore but its well worth that sacrifice.
For our purposes here, we will create an atmosphere for solitude and relaxation. This will work best because sheds are usually pretty small and there isn’t a whole lot of room for, say, a pool table. If your shed isn’t wired for electricity, I recommend getting a licensed electrician to do so.
Plan your space well by putting it down on paper. Draw everything to scale. Place your flat screen TV (yes, this is a must) somewhere where there isn’t going to be sunlight bouncing directly off of it. From there, it will be easy to place your viewing chair. Personally, I like recliners but they do require more space.
Start with a clean shed by removing everything once you have all the necessities planned out on paper. After all, its still a shed so shelves are perfectly acceptable (and even fold up work benches). You can save a lot on space by putting in shelving between studs. They are a great place to put all your smaller items.
For me, a must have item is an area rug. Not only do they help dampen the sound, but they also add a more finished look to your shed that you might actually want to spend time in. Using the measurements of the floor, try to find a rug that leaves about a foot of space all the way around from the walls. Your space will look as if it had carpeting.
Lighting should not be overlooked. I try to keep as many items off the floor as possible so I hang lights from the rafters.
You shouldn’t go overboard with decorations since function is so important in small spaces. Once you have you’re flat screen up and your recliner and space saving refrigerator put in, there might not be room for much else.
Once its all put together, you can sit back, relax and enjoy the game (while your wife is at the spa).
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