6 Potential Man Cave Rooms In Your Home

Having a man cave is a luxury not all men enjoy. Repurposing a room within your home is often the most affordable way to make space for a man cave. If you’re fortunate enough to have the space, count your blessings. And get ready to put in some work converting one of these potential man cave rooms in your home. Pick your man cave’s location carefully because it has a significant impact on how you can use the space.

1. Garage

If you don’t mind parking your car out in the elements, a garage man cave is a great place for a man with noisy habits. Does your hobby involve power tools? Use your air compressor, band saw, and belt sander without annoying your family. It may get a little hot in the summer, so make sure you invest in some large fans or a ductless air conditioning system. Planning your garage man cave takes some extra thought given the area’s unique features as compared to the rest of your home.

2. Basement

When people think of man caves, they think of basements. While basements are common in some parts of the US, they’re virtually nonexistent in others. If you have a basement, you have a blank canvas upon which to create your perfect man cave. Movie marathons and weekly poker nights are perfect activities for subterranian man caves.

3. Spare Bedroom

When you have a full garage and no basement, a spare bedroom is the next most likely candidate for your in-home man cave. The bedroom’s closet is an underrated feature. Hobbyists will love the ample storage space they can hide easily behind closet doors. Conversely, you probably can’t go full “Spinal Tap” and turn your guitar amps up to 11 since you’ll likely share walls with other bedrooms.

4. Attic

Converting an attic into a man cave is the most expensive option on this list. However, you can build it completely to your liking down to the subfloor and studs.

5. Room Above the Garage

In southern states where basements are uncommon, home builders often put an air conditioned room above the garage. With a little extra ductwork, some flooring, and some sheetrock, homeowners can have a man cave ready to furnish. If you go this route, consider some additional cooling functionality like ceiling fans or a window air conditioning unit. Builders don’t often consider how well the cold air will flow to the bonus room from the HVAC system, so it is often several degrees warmer than the rest of the house.

6. Second Floor Loft

The second floor loft is the least desirable of a home’s potential man cave rooms. It isn’t really a room at all. A second floor loft gets a lot of foot traffic from the rest of the family. And if you don’t claim it as your own, you might wind up watching YouTube Kids more than ESPN. Even if your loft space is large, you may wind up with a small man cave feel because you don’t have it all to yourself.

Choose Wisely

Where you place your man cave largely determines what you can do with it. Choose your room wisely. It could be very difficult to get your family to buy into changing locations.