Quarantine Chronicles: Daddy’s Domain
I like the significance of father. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t think you need a father to be a great father, but I can truthfully say, I’m glad my dad was in my life because he surely didn’t have to be. I think if my dad had his own space, he would have been able to enjoy more things he was interested in.
The definition of what men should and shouldn’t be is a point of contingency to some. You’ve got dads who play chess and drink single malt Scotch. You’ve got garage dad who likes to tinker all day and drive real fast at night. You’ve got sports dad whose only dream is to watch Monday night football every single day of the week while he eats chicken wings and sips on Bud Light. In today’s world, you also have dad’s who enjoy crafting a good centerpiece. The point is, every dad has interests and every dad likes his alone time (just as every woman does!). So, I thought it’d be fun to show some cool ideas for dad rooms, which in turn made me want a dad room, I tend to have more masculine desires in decor. I freakin’ love whiskey, playing poker and watching soccer! Anyway, check these out:
The Cigar/Smoke Room
I want this one for myself. I truly love smoking and smelling cigars. I also love whiskey. My man brain wish is to have a room like this downstairs in my fantasy home, but you can’t only get to it through a secret door. Jeremy Siers is this dude I just started following and he’s a dad and honestly, he’s pretty rad. He built this custom cigar room in his home all you smoke lovers will enjoy.
The Tinker Room
I’ve got a man who builds stuff and is a natural tinkerer, unfortunately he knows nothing about cars! I think guys who like to tinker long for a workshop/garage of some sort. Besides the right quality tools, I think the key to a good workshop is organization, so shelving and storing is important. A workbench is crucial, make sure it’s a good size and height to work comfortably at. Lighting is also beneficiary, especially for gear heads and a good wireless speaker to keep you motivated. Here’s some great examples:
Sound it Out
Not only do I live with a builder, but also a musician. Musicians absolutely need their own space, for the love of god, take that riff somewhere else! You may be tired of the microphone-filled drawers which have taken over your household (because he just hasn’t found the right sound yet) or when you’re office becomes your shared paradiddle and flam station and you keep knocking into the high hat trying to get to your bottle of wine? These man rooms are great for outdoor areas or basement space so when he and the other “living the dream” boys come over for a jam session, you can send them on their way. PS there are a ton of videos on turning your basement, garage or attic into a home music studio.
Sports/Gaming Bar
Yes ladies, I know some of you are very anti-sports and know when you’re being asked to make your famous seven layer dip, it’s game day. So while he’s hootin’ and hollering at the tv, you can enjoy folding laundry, baking a cake, doing craft stuff, working, calling your bestie, or giving yourself a spa treatment in peace! Make sure there’s a fridge in there so you’ll never have to replenish those White Claws, I mean Bud Bottles. Seriously though, a good sports/rec getaway has a bar area, snacks, a good fridge and don’t forget a gigantic flat screen and comfy seats. If he loves to play as much as he loves to watch, he’ll want to indulge in some gameplay, enjoy some pinball or cue it up.
So as I was going through all these Daddy Dens, i decided I wanted my own proving that just like moms, dads need their self-love space. Whether they are working on restoring a 1967 R60/2 BMW motorcycle, perfecting their Radiohead cover songs, or watching the big game, these are breeding grounds of bonding moments for your children. So, happy Father’s Day to you dads out there teaching your kids how to change tires, play a guitar solo, play chess, bust a move or play Mineecraft, you’re doing an excellent job!
For more ideas for Dad rooms, visit my Pinterest Page!
