Through the years, many men have found it beneficial to have a special room or area that is just theirs...a place where they can unwind, think, write, read, work on projects, or what have you. It could be a room in the house, a garage, a workshop, or an old shed. Whether you call it a man cave, man room, shop, or den, the purpose is the same.
It's one of those places that when you enter, you can tell it is definitely a masculine lair. It practically reeks of testosterone.
I have a room in the basement that our grandkids have named, "The Lodge." I've posted a picture of it previously. Here are a few more.
There's an old nail keg in one corner that contains a bunch of old, hand-carved walking sticks if anyone has an inclination to take a hike up the mountains to the west of our place. There are my old snowshoes...the ones I used when a few of us did a 18.75-mile snowshoe hike in one day many years ago.
There's a collection of old fishing reels on the bookshelf, some belonging to my grandfather. And the bookshelf? Well, let's just say it doesn't contain any Harlequin romance novels. There are books on guns, hunting, fishing, Civil War history, and other "manly" topics.
There are a couple of comfortable rocking chairs by the wood stove that are perfect for reading, chatting, or just sitting and looking into the flames. There's an old farm table on one side of the room with the chess board set up. Of course, there's a little cedar box there, as well, with checkers just in case someone doesn't feel like playing chess. An ancient, handmade Cribbage board resides there, too.
Anyway, that's my room. What about yours? As you can see, it's nothing fancy, but it's a great place for me to relax, read by the fire, or sharpen my knives.
I'd be interested in hearing about your man rooms (or for the women of the forum, your "she sheds"
). Pictures, too, if you have them.
And of course, here's a shot of the "man fridge." I keep it loaded with all sorts of canned soda and frozen Snickers bars. This is probably one of the greatest attractions for the grandkids in the lodge.
It's one of those places that when you enter, you can tell it is definitely a masculine lair. It practically reeks of testosterone.
I have a room in the basement that our grandkids have named, "The Lodge." I've posted a picture of it previously. Here are a few more.
There's an old nail keg in one corner that contains a bunch of old, hand-carved walking sticks if anyone has an inclination to take a hike up the mountains to the west of our place. There are my old snowshoes...the ones I used when a few of us did a 18.75-mile snowshoe hike in one day many years ago.
There's a collection of old fishing reels on the bookshelf, some belonging to my grandfather. And the bookshelf? Well, let's just say it doesn't contain any Harlequin romance novels. There are books on guns, hunting, fishing, Civil War history, and other "manly" topics.
There are a couple of comfortable rocking chairs by the wood stove that are perfect for reading, chatting, or just sitting and looking into the flames. There's an old farm table on one side of the room with the chess board set up. Of course, there's a little cedar box there, as well, with checkers just in case someone doesn't feel like playing chess. An ancient, handmade Cribbage board resides there, too.
Anyway, that's my room. What about yours? As you can see, it's nothing fancy, but it's a great place for me to relax, read by the fire, or sharpen my knives.
I'd be interested in hearing about your man rooms (or for the women of the forum, your "she sheds"
). Pictures, too, if you have them.
And of course, here's a shot of the "man fridge." I keep it loaded with all sorts of canned soda and frozen Snickers bars. This is probably one of the greatest attractions for the grandkids in the lodge.
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