Mancaves and Hidden Rooms

Most people have dreamt about having a secret hideaway somewhere in their home. A place where they can just relax completely and not worry about being disturbed. Maybe as a kid you hoped that you’d discover a secret room in your family home that no one else knew about. It’s an exciting idea! And now, we can help make it a reality for you.

Building mancaves (or lady caves if you like!) and hidden rooms is an interesting way to make use of otherwise unnecessary space in your home. You can use them as a place to hang out with your mates, get away from the rest of the world, or as a bit of a conversation starter. 

The most important thing about mancaves and hidden rooms is finding the right space for them. With mancaves, you want to select a room that’s away from the rest of the house for a bit of privacy. Sheds, basements and garages all make suitable spaces to house a mancave, and the amount of renovation work needed to turn one into a mancave will depend on the space you select. Hidden rooms on the other hand, can really be anywhere unexpected. You could even convert part of another room if it’s not obvious that the space is smaller than it rightfully should be.

Renovating these types of rooms isn’t too far different from any other room renovation or conversion. We’d need to look at the walls, the flooring, the ceiling and lighting, and the entry. We’d also consider the special requests, like a built in bar or cavity for a bar fridge. As with any renovation, all of this is possible. 

The other important thing to think about if you’re building a hidden room is the entry. You want it to be special, and inconspicuous. Hidden panels are the easiest and cheapest way to hide your room entrance but you could consider something more complex. A concealed switch or lever in a statue, or bookcase might seem obvious but they’re actually very classic.

If we’ve given you enough to think about and you want to take the next step toward your own mancave or hidden room, contact us today. We can arrange to come in and inspect your home to advise you on how we can build you the mancave or hidden room of your dreams.