How a playroom can transform into a cool man cave at night!
A few days ago I showed you the amazing transformation of our scary unfinished
basement to our beautiful new playroom.
But did you know this playroom turns into a man cave at night? Now I know the real
reason why my hubby wanted to finish the basement….hmmmm..
This open space goes from this….
…to this!
These chairs and footstools from Ikea easily move out of the way so the kids can run and
play during the day and then we just move then inwards to watch a 3D movie at night!
It’s a great use of space. The low ceiling area for the kids and the open area for
the adults.
The lights also dim for a true movie feel 😉
The TV cabinet stays locked during the day. We want it to be a “playroom” and not a TV
room during the day.
My hubby wanted a a great speaker system so there are speakers inset in the ceiling and
walls and of course in the built-in cabinet. Half of the cabinet doors are covered in a
mesh fabric so the sound quality is altered! Such a great design detail!
And what man cave would be complete if it didn’t have a beer fridge! This is tucked
away in the hot water tank closet so the kids can’t see 😉 We’ll need to put a lock on that
closet door when they get older!!
See? It’s possible for kids and parents to co-exist!
I have another post coming up with some more cute details about this space, stay tuned!
And in case you missed it:
{crappy old photos}
Krista thehappyhousie says
May 21, 2013 at 4:15 amAwesome use of space!! Wow!
Krista
Jamie {Better With Age} says
May 24, 2013 at 4:42 pmThanks Krista!
Hugs,
Jamie
bec says
May 21, 2013 at 9:42 amamazing transformation…I’m working on something similar myself at the moment…I’m loving that clock!
nice job
Bec x
Jamie {Better With Age} says
May 24, 2013 at 4:41 pmThanks Bec! I’m your newest follower 😉 I just updated my post with the sources Here’s the link for the clock: http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/50237651/
Jamie
Megan Vaughn says
May 21, 2013 at 12:18 pmSuch a fantastic space! I love the colors. It’s so bright. 🙂
Jamie {Better With Age} says
May 24, 2013 at 4:41 pmThanks Megan!
Jamie
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[email protected] Salvaged Treasures says
May 22, 2013 at 12:04 amWhat an awesome transformation and a fun room for the entire family to enjoy. I sure wish we had a space like that, but no basements around here. Love it!
Jamie {Better With Age} says
May 24, 2013 at 4:39 pmThanks so much, Betsy!
Jamie
Brandi says
May 22, 2013 at 12:55 amWow, what a great room. We just redid our man cave too. I love that you incorporated your children’s things in there also.
Jamie {Better With Age} says
May 24, 2013 at 4:37 pmThanks so much, Brandi!
Jamie
Brooke says
May 22, 2013 at 12:59 pmI love this room! What an amazing transformation! Where did you get your clock? I love the size and color. So smart to have a cupboard to lock your TV in. My husband has a heart attack anytime my boys get playing too close to his big screen! Thanks so much for sharing. Have a great day!
Jamie {Better With Age} says
May 24, 2013 at 4:31 pmThanks so much, Brooke! The clock is from Ikea. I thought my hubby was crazy for putting a lock on the TV but now it’s a relief as I can send my older son downstairs with his friends and not worry about them.
Hugs,
Jamie
Jamie {Better With Age} says
May 24, 2013 at 4:32 pmOops, here’s the link for the clock!
http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/50237651/
Christa @ Controlling Craziness says
May 23, 2013 at 1:43 pmAwesome! I like the light color scheme in there too. And that hidden TV – genius!
Jamie {Better With Age} says
May 24, 2013 at 4:37 pmThanks so much, Christa!
Jamie
Melanie {Reasons To Skip The Housework} says
May 23, 2013 at 3:35 pmI would KILL for a basement room like this to makeover! Nice job! I’d love for you to come link up at The Weekly Creative that just went live!
http://www.reasonstoskipthehousework.com/2013/05/the-weekly-creative-2/
smiles,
melanie {reasons to skip the housework}
Jamie {Better With Age} says
May 24, 2013 at 4:14 pmThanks Melanie for the invite, I just linked up!
Jamie
[email protected] Willow Pond says
May 24, 2013 at 2:42 pmWhat a great transformation! Great use of space. Thank you for sharing it at What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a great weekend!
Hugs,
Deborah
Jamie {Better With Age} says
May 24, 2013 at 4:08 pmThanks Deborah!
Jamie
Artsy Chicks Rule says
May 24, 2013 at 3:16 pmWow, you have some great transformations going on over there! You guys with the basements are so lucky to have the extra space! Basements are unheard of around here…too close to the coast and they would flood!Thanks so much for sharing it at Project Inspire{d} 🙂 Pinning!
Nancy
Jamie {Better With Age} says
May 24, 2013 at 4:07 pmThanks Nancy. Yes, we had a lot of renovations going on here! We don’t really have many basements here either as there is a lot of rock {we’re on a mountain} but we were lucky to have a high crawlspace.
Have a great weekend!
Jamie
crafty grandma says
May 24, 2013 at 10:32 pmJust completed our ‘man cave’ recently too. Our kids are all grown and we are both retired.The grand-kids love it when they come over as there is a special space for their toys and the oldest is allowed on pappy’s computer. My ‘craft’ room is off limits, allowed only when I am with them…my grand-daughter loves that room but I have to watch her or she’ll decorate room with my sparkle!!!and of course, when they sleep over they love to watch a movie on the big screen!!!
Jamie {Better With Age} says
May 29, 2013 at 5:23 pmAww that’s awesome! Thanks for stopping by!
Jamie
Cocalores says
May 28, 2013 at 8:49 amWow, this is awesome! I love how bright and airy it looks now, even though it is in a basement. Very cool makeover! =)
Jamie {Better With Age} says
May 29, 2013 at 5:24 pmThanks so much!!
Jamie
Vintage Prairie Style says
June 2, 2013 at 7:50 pmi am loving the “man cave” – wish we had one – one that i wanted to enter anyway – our “man cave” is SCARY!
keya
Jamie {Better With Age} says
June 3, 2013 at 5:23 amThanks Keya! Ours was scary before too!!
Hugs,
Jamie
Dria S says
June 8, 2013 at 12:32 pmWow what an amazing transformation absolutely LOVE the colors you are using, this space is gorgeous!
Jamie {Better With Age} says
June 11, 2013 at 2:50 amAwww thank you so much! My hubby was a bit skeptical of my color choices {he still is!}. He wanted a whole mural painted on one wall. I’m like…nooooo that’s okaaaaay, LOL
Jamie