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I like the idea of a "Man Cave" because I want a space where I can do whatever I want with the room and keep it messy sometimes. My wife gets onto me all the time about taking my dirty shoes off at the door or hanging up clothes or whatever, but in my workshop aka Man Cave, there's stuff everywhere. I create a huge mess working on stuff and leave it. Then I clean and organize everything another day when I'm bored. It's a stress free zone for me.
I like the idea of a "Man Cave" because I want a space where I can do whatever I want with the room and keep it messy sometimes. My wife gets onto me all the time about taking my dirty shoes off at the door or hanging up clothes or whatever, but in my workshop aka Man Cave, there's stuff everywhere. I create a huge mess working on stuff and leave it. Then I clean and organize everything another day when I'm bored. It's a stress free zone for me.
This basically sums up the "man cave" thing.
It is basically a room for the man to do what ever he wants....WITHOUT his wife's input. He doesn't have to wipe his feet, he doesn't have to clean the table, or close the curtain, pick up the "whatever" from the floor, he can put his feet up or lay on the couch with shoes.........and the list goes on.
it is basically a room that "doesn't follow" the rest of the "house" rules....................................
Wow a woman cave? That is a great idea ! I think you are onto something , if I was married mine would be a separate room as a private boudior for time for myself and my own private bathroom too.
Well I guess a man cave is necessary only if the rest of the family doesnt really like to watch the same programs as he does?
It's not just about what TV shows one chooses to watch. When a married couple move into a home, generally the kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom were all decorated by the wife with little or no input from the husband. Not all men need a "man cave". In some cases it depends on the occupation, personality, social circle, and hobbies. People of some occupations really need a place to unwind to process the days' events and remove themselves mentally from the job. Women are generally more social. They communicate with friends and do things together, even if it's just talking on the phone. Some men aren't social. They keep things buried inside. A dark quiet room is a great way to destress, especially if the occupation is loud and or high stressed. Some guys are social, in a "guys" way. Instead of talking like women do, the guys will bond through more non-verbal ways like enjoying sporting events together (either watching or competing).
It's not just about what TV shows one chooses to watch. When a married couple move into a home, generally the kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom were all decorated by the wife with little or no input from the husband. Not all men need a "man cave". In some cases it depends on the occupation, personality, social circle, and hobbies. People of some occupations really need a place to unwind to process the days' events and remove themselves mentally from the job. Women are generally more social. They communicate with friends and do things together, even if it's just talking on the phone. Some men aren't social. They keep things buried inside. A dark quiet room is a great way to destress, especially if the occupation is loud and or high stressed. Some guys are social, in a "guys" way. Instead of talking like women do, the guys will bond through more non-verbal ways like enjoying sporting events together (either watching or competing).
True, and besides if I have guys over to play cards or watch a game, I don't want them disturbing the rest of my household.
No interest in a "man cave". Since me and my wife share similar likes and dislikes of design our whole house is "our cave". I don't want one special room dedicated to my "getaway". My home is my castle and sanctuary and the whole place is comfortable to our standards. From our bedroom, to our deck, family room to the kitchen it is relaxing no matter where we are.
I'm also not a big sports buff so I don't need "private time" to hang with the guys or myself and watch a game, could careless actually. We do more friend entertaining than guys and girls night but that is just me and my wife, we enjoy each other's company. I will say we are making a "wine room" where the old style formal living room would be in the home. It will flow into the dining room and not be for anyone specifically but will work great for entertaining groups when we have parties. Of course I'm much more into wine than beer.
I did not see a lot of "man caves" when we were house hunting and the ones I did see were not all that appealing. It's a fad that TV likes to throw around.
It's just a faddish name. Man caves/dens/rec rooms/billiard rooms/smoking rooms/etc have been around and decorated with weapons, sporting stuff, hunting stuff, etc since medieval times. When we toured Biltmore House in Asheville, there were numerous "masculine" rooms of that nature. Same with the various castles we toured in Europe. When I was a kid growing up on the east coast, basements and rec rooms were very popular. When I sold real estate that extra room in a more "masculine" theme was usually a big selling point. Nearly every house we've looked at as we've been househunting here in northeast Texas over the past year has had a "mancave" - aka as a den or second living area or media room - nearly always more masculine than the rest of the house.
Now it has heat, lights and a TV (BIG Screen, of course) and it is called a "Man Cave".
Cave Man, maybe.
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