The Ultimate Cigar Lounge build thread

[03hemi]

Since we have several cigar lovers and so many do-it yourselfer's, I thought I'd share my cigar lounge build above my new garage we built last spring. The lounge will have a smoke evacuation system, air purifier and an Ozonizer system to eliminate the smell, without the ozonizer the room would always stink. I'll install a coolador in the wall at the top of the stairs for my cigars. Lot's of other goodies planned as well.
The lounge is Medieval themed (my Scottish heritage) and I’ll document its progress here as I go.
The front facade and foyer will be fake stone, the door is 10’ feet tall, weighing ~150-200lbs, it’ll be your typical iron clad, wooden lattice castle door. The lanterns you see are antique gas wrought iron that I rewired, the lantern sitting on the bottom stair will hang from the vestibule above the front door, can you imagine the time spent making these? I stole em for $25-$50 bucks each at various antique shops. They have LED "flame" bulbs that actually look like real gas flames.
Here’s a peak so far... this will be a fun project.
Feel free to comment or give any suggestions you may have, I value feedback.

 

[Retired W4]

Long ashes for you.

 

[chief38]

I had a really nice custom built cigar room (12 x 20 ft) in my former home up North. It actually over looked my train room which was 30 x 40ft with an 18 foot ceiling. I had the builder install a variable speed exhaust fan that actually pulled the smoke out - instead of recirculating it. I had up to 8 guys puffing away at one time and a few hours later know one would know there were cigars being smoked. I did have to crack a window so the air that was exhausted was replaced by fresh air. When I smoked cigars in the summer I'd not use the ac unit - although that train & cigar room had its own 3.5 ton unit anyway. Most of the time summer cigars were smoked outdoors anyway.

Where I live now my cigar lounge is outdoors on the Lanai. Since it's FL - no issues

 

[03hemi]

I had a really nice custom built cigar room (12 x 20 ft) in my former home up North. It actually over looked my train room which was 30 x 40ft with an 18 foot ceiling. I had the builder install a variable speed exhaust fan that actually pulled the smoke out - instead of recirculating it. I had up to 8 guys puffing away at one time and a few hours later know one would know there were cigars being smoked. I did have to crack a window so the air that was exhausted was replaced by fresh air. When I smoked cigars in the summer I'd not use the ac unit - although that train & cigar room had its own 3.5 ton unit anyway. Most of the time summer cigars were smoked outdoors anyway.

Where I live now my cigar lounge is outdoors on the Lanai. Since it's FL - no issues

Hey Chief, I remember seeing this some time back, very cool! Thanks for sharing.
Yes, it has to be a variable speed exhaust fan to the outside plus a fresh air source or you'll run the risk of a negative air pressure, Commercial Grow House industry provide these systems that are very affordable now. My buddies have these in their lounges and we've had up to 10-11 people at once with zero smoke. The AC has to be "dedicated" or you'll have bleed over if in the house, but mines in the top floor of my garage and will have a mini-split for the hvac.
However, without the Ozinizer, the room will always stink like a stale bar. I knew someone here that only had a commercial smoke eater in his room and it evacuated the smoke great, but his entire house always stunk like my buddies rooms, they don't have the Ozonizer. The Ozonizer is key.
One of my buddy's room, that's his walk-in humidor in the back.

Fully stocked now.

 

[Rudi]

Great stuff there!!!!! I like them, but rarely smoke then anymore.

 

[Walkin Horse]

I can’t imagine spending that amount of money or dedicating that much space for something that unhealthy.

 

[03hemi]

I can’t imagine spending that amount of money or dedicating that much space for something that unhealthy.

Congratulations.

 

[chief38]

I can’t imagine spending that amount of money or dedicating that much space for something that unhealthy.

Well, I never claimed to be perfect! While I am sure cigars are not on the AMA's top 10 list, there is truly something to be said about laughing, relieving stress and enjoying your time on the plant too. Everyone has their faults and vices. That said, I do not chain smoke cigars and do not inhale (just like Bill Clinton). I exercise, eat healthy and I am not overweight - well maybe 5 pounds if you want the truth - lol. IMHO, living in a big city can be more hazardous to your health than an ocassional cigar.

 

[chief38]

Hey Chief, I remember seeing this some time back, very cool! Thanks for sharing.
Yes, it has to be a variable speed exhaust fan to the outside plus a fresh air source or you'll run the risk of a negative air pressure, Commercial Grow House industry provide these systems that are very affordable now. My buddies have these in their lounges and we've had up to 10-11 people at once with zero smoke. The AC has to be "dedicated" or you'll have bleed over if in the house, but mines in the top floor of my garage and will have a mini-split for the hvac.
However, without the Ozinizer, the room will always stink like a stale bar. I knew someone here that only had a commercial smoke eater in his room and it evacuated the smoke great, but his entire house always stunk like my buddies rooms, they don't have the Ozonizer. The Ozonizer is key.
One of my buddy's room, that's his walk-in humidor in the back.

Fully stocked now.

Now that's classy!

 

[cololab]

Well done! I rarely enjoy cigars anymore, but I love the smell of a well stocked cigar humidor.

 

[03hemi]

Skipped cigar night with boys to finish construction on my castle door.
For reference: the door is around 10' tall, the speakeasy grill is at 5' centered now, but gonna bring it down to the next section to emphasize the height of the door more, the door knocker is solid cast iron and around 21" tall and weighs a staggering 10lbs, it's loud to say the least.
Need to add the iron clavos the each cross member and iron hardware and put a finish on the door, but more to come...

 

[pharmer]

Back in the '70's my coworker "Junior" and I used to eat over in the "Ironbound" section of Newark NJ. On the way back to the office we'd stop at "Jesse Ramos" shop for cigars. Maybe 12 foot wide in front with 4 guys in back rolling various shapes and sizes of cigars from a bale of Cuban tobacco (legal, rolled Cuban cigars were not). Junior smoked Churchill size, I liked the Panatella. Just the ticket after a lunch of Portuguese stew from Sagres' or Arroz con Pollo from Spanish Tavern.
Haven't had a cigar this century though but I do appreciate their place in life. Joe

 

[03hemi]

Back in the '70's my coworker "Junior" and I used to eat over in the "Ironbound" section of Newark NJ. On the way back to the office we'd stop at "Jesse Ramos" shop for cigars. Maybe 12 foot wide in front with 4 guys in back rolling various shapes and sizes of cigars from a bale of Cuban tobacco (legal, rolled Cuban cigars were not). Junior smoked Churchill size, I liked the Panatella. Just the ticket after a lunch of Portuguese stew from Sagres' or Arroz con Pollo from Spanish Tavern.
Haven't had a cigar this century though but I do appreciate their place in life. Joe

Cigars create great memories, can't tell you how many friends I've made over a stogie or two!
Thanks for sharing that btw.
Just got finished ageing the door today, coming along nicely, now it looks 1000 years old.
I'll get some shots up once I get the finish on it.
Stay tuned...