gentlemen’s room man cave
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of sight or lowered into a cabinet. Electrical outlets in the floor can provide power to all of the devices in a more concealed fashion. When it comes to selecting materials, Pugh steers away from too much dark wood. “If you have everything in heavy, wood stain, it can seem like a cave, but not in a good way,” she says. “Using tile on the floor, or wood floors with painted cabinets, provides a contrast that helps lighten up the space.” The light fixtures themselves, of course, are key. Overhead can lighting with dimmers works for general use, while reading areas might use lots of portable lamps. And don’t turn in your man card when things get fancier. “We used a heavy iron chandelier to go with the antique desk,” Pugh says. “And a crystal chandelier coordinated perfectly with chaise lounge and game table.” To balance things out, a guy can always use fire. “Fireplaces are an awesome feature for a study,” says Pugh. “With remote control, direct-vent gas fireplaces are like instant ambiance.”
No time to work out? Well, you’ve got no excuses with the LifeSpan TR5000-DT5 Fitness Treadmill Desk. The company’s name is recognizable as a manufacturer of commercial equipment for gyms, and this unit combines a nice-looking desk with their top-of-the-line, tricked-out treadmill. lifespanfitness.com You’re doing paperwork, but be honest: You’re also daydreaming about your next trip. Do it in style with Replogle’s Diplomat 32-inch Blue Ocean Illuminated Floor Standing World Globe. It’s a hand-papered globe with more than 20,000 place names, cradled in a solid mahogany base and encircled by a solid brass, hand-engraved meridian.
jake poinier Phoenix-based contributing writer Jake Poinier built a tree house for his then-toddler son back in 1999, but it was far too small to evolve into a proper man cave.
For seating, sure you could go with Herman Miller—but Pugh suggests that you think outside the traditional box. “I don’t think people put enough thought into the desk chair,” she says. “There are so many interesting custom desk chair options, like hand-tooled leather, zebra or crocodile hides, or acid-washed cowhides that have been colored.”
january/february • 2013
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