CAMPBELL, Calif., June 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In celebration
of Father's Day, a recent national
review of homes for sale featuring "man-tastic" man caves revealed
video game consoles, pool and poker tables, home theaters, bar
stools, mugs and recliners are popular features in today's typical
"bro-zone."
The review, conducted this month by Move, Inc., (Nasdaq: MOVE)
the leader in online real estate, also shows that while man caves
can be sophisticated or throw backs to primal times, most are
converted spare spaces such as basements, garages, or an occasional
shed, any place where men can gather, entertain and have a devoted
leisurely get-away haven built by their imagination and personal
tastes.
For fathers or fans of dad, interested in searching for homes
with readymade "bro-chillin" enclaves, the following five homes
feature notable man caves:
- Austin, TX This man cave is hunting-themed and centered around
card playing. Check out the billiard bear playing in the left
of this man cave pool room --
http://p.rdcpix.com/v01/le1216a42-m7o.jpg
- Westlake Village, CA A man-cade… that's a man-only
arcade. Bros will sure play a mean pinball --
http://p.rdcpix.com/v02/l35153e42-c13o.jpg
- Las Vegas, NV This is a high-end man cave with extensive decor,
plush seating, juke box, arcade games and more. This man cave
plays to your basic instincts.
http://p.rdcpix.com/v01/l09985242-c8o.jpg. Diner man cave!
Fries come supersized too --
http://p.rdcpix.com/v01/l09985242-c11o.jpg
- Pinehurst, NC A traditional man cave complete with pool table,
large TVs and lots of plaid. A more traditional bro-zone.
http://p.rdcpix.com/v02/la42d3a42-m5o.jpg
- Orlando, FL A contemporary bro-zone featuring a ping pong and
pool table, sound system, darts and fireplace
http://p.rdcpix.com/v06/l62e19342-c8x.jpg
In addition, a recent survey(1) conducted by a leading online
home improvement marketplace found nearly 40 percent of respondents
have their own man cave, while 13 percent are in the planning
stages of their amped-up gadget-filled abodes. At the top of the
list are hobby rooms and entertainment and sports designs.
"Anything goes when it comes to designing a cave and nothing is
too extreme or too simple," said Christian
Rohrer, senior director of design for the Move Network.
"Bro-zone appeal is not limited to budgets, but rather an
individual's imagination. Some men are happy with a simple DJ
room, while others have moved away from giant screen televisions
into full theater projector screens. It should be a
reflection of personality combined with functionality."
A separate review of popular online stores devoted to
transforming that lonely space into a 21st century man cave,
revealed renovation budgets range anywhere from $50 to $10,000 to upscale an enclave.
Lonny Morgan, owner of
themancaveoutletstore.com, serves clients that tend to go for the
cool sports gaming equipment. "Pool tables, foosball tables,
air hockey and neon signs are amongst the most popular items we
sell to those looking for that perfect sports retreat," said Lonny.
"This year, we have seen a huge surge in demand for home skee
ball machines, and an increase in the number of women who are
buying items to furnish their man's cave."
The following easy "manly" steps and "bro-tacal" advice from the
experts at Move can help any do-it-yourselfer create a perfect
bro-zone lair for the dad in your life this Father's Day:
- HABITAT THEME: Decide the theme of your man cave:
sports-centric, cinema-related, gamer-oriented, etc. Once you
know the overall mood for your dude lounge you can start deciding
what items you will need to fill it.
- GEAR & STUFF: Now that you know the focus of the
room, it's time to start outfitting it. Make a list of
everything you'll need to make it the perfect place. First
focus on items you have, then create a list of what you need to
buy. Designate a budget early on so you don't spend the kid's
college funds buying vintage pinball machines or the best pool
table. You'll need to decide on furniture, and don't forget
to have the satellite dish or wireless internet connected.
- BUILD IT & THEY WILL COME: Once all the basics have
been covered, it's time to arrange. Go find those old
collectible sports posters you're not allowed to hang in the living
room and any other manly decor you will need to get the right
aesthetic.
- ENJOY: Be bro-active, invite the guys, lock the
door, grab some cold ones and enjoy.
For more information on man caves, brocabulary, links to online
stores with everything to outfit your man cave, or to view and
select your favorite home for sale with a man-tastic man cave, go
to:
http://www.move.com/trends/man-tastic-man-cave-homes/
http://www.move.com/trends/mantastic-bro-cabulary-to-use-in-your-man-cave/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx_9gE9dHIw
http://www.move.com/home-garden/decorate/interiors/buildingthebettermancave.aspx
ABOUT MOVE, INC.
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(1) servicemagic.com
(2) comScore Media Metrix, April
2010
SOURCE Move, Inc.