The battle over where to watch football players duke it out this season can turn into a turf war between men and women. One person wants to watch the big game on the big screen, and the other just wants some peace and quiet. Taking over the spare room for a solo sanctuary can often turn into a game of “He Shed, She Shed” — he wants a man cave, and she wants an indoor she shed. Instead of fighting it out, local couples are finding solace in the concept of the Me-Cave — the latest personal space trend in organizational home design. We talked with our friends at Closets by Design.
Research suggests couples blame their unhappiness more on lack of alone time THAN a boring sex life.
Utilizing a spare room, or even a small nook, as a spot for a multi-use retreat is a great way to make sure everyone in the home has a happy place. It’s easy to create a unique, organized Me-Cave that is suitable for anyone who occasionally needs some alone time.
Here are some ideas for the perfect Me-Cave both men and women can appreciate:
Creation Station – Instead of taking over the kitchen or garage when it comes time to hone your craft, move to a designated space. Using features such as a gift wrap station, organizing slots and craft supply drawers, Closets by Design can build unique hobby centers that will cater to everyone’s specific needs.
Hideaway Haven – Why not hang out in a room with your prized possessions — the ones that you don’t necessarily want to display in your living room, but you don’t want them hiding in your attic? Designing an organized space with adjustable shelves or slatwalls with hooks allows you to keep your collections out in the open, within the limits of your personal Me-Cave.
Break Room – This type of Me-Cave is where homeowners can meditate, practice yoga, read or simply take a break. Pros can add organizational storage features to the room, such as an island with drawers, to make it free of anxiety-inducing clutter.
Dream Walk-In Closet – A spare room can be used to create a clothes-filled oasis. Experts can build a closet system for the room that maximizes wall space, takes advantage of any windows, and keeps the area neat and tidy. Add a comfortable armchair or bench and you’ve got a Me-Cave that makes getting ready for work a dream!
Multi-Purpose Me-Cave – Your Me-Cave can also be a guest room or an office. A wall bed can easily be tucked away after your visitors go home, and Closets by Design’s office systems also make it easy to keep one half of the room for work and the other half for fun.
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