When masculine as well as feminine style aspects are off-balance within a home, it can leave homeowners feeling out of place. That’s a difficulty that Toronto-based designer Ramsin Khachi, primary of Khachi style Group, on a regular basis addresses in the areas he designs. It’s likewise the motivation behind the Ryobi “Mancave” developed by Summerwood Products, which he’s producing for the national house show provided by RE/MAX at the direct energy Centre, exhibition location in Toronto from February 18 to 27, 2011. (This blog is sponsored by NHS.)
(You may recall that last year at the national house Show, Khachi designed the dream house garage — a manly workshop including smooth cabinets, wall-mounted storage, high-tech gadgets as well as a big work area.)
This kitchen area was one more one of the spaces he designed last year. The unusual wine bar as well as hidden refrigerator were two of the most unique elements.
This year’s “Mancave” — provided by Ryobi as well as developed by Summerwood products — is a area designed for today’s man. “He’s a more stylish, fine-tuned private who enjoys his light hobbies, is in tune with household life, realizes the importance of high quality time as well as takes pride in whatever he owns,” explains Khachi. The dwelling’s huge expose will take location at the show, as part of The Boulevard of Dreams, provided by the Toronto Star. The sanctuary will be surrounded by endless gardens linked to two other homes.
The preliminary sketch above is of the exterior, being developed by Summerwood Products. Although the Mancave is housed in a garage, it will function heating as well as insulation to make the area usable year-round. So, homeowners might just as quickly convert a space or basement into a likewise themed space. Built-in cabinets, storage as well as a compartmentalized recycling centre that’s concealed, vented as well as accessible make the converted garage practical, as well. “A Mancave should facilitate the contemporary man’s lifestyle, providing him the tools to handle a hectic routine while keeping him linked to his world,” states Khachi.
And what about a few of the most unusual Mancave features? “I dislike to provide them away, but, the hidden garage door as well as putting green,” states Khachi. This retreat will be developed on-site, so you’ll have to go to the national house show to experience it in person. “I hope that everybody that walks with this garage will not only be wowed, however likewise influenced by more than just one thing,” he adds.
If you don’t have the area needed for a man’s oasis into your home, you can still integrate masculine influences such as neutral window fabric, a wall-mounted TV as well as accessories made of metal, leather as well as wood. Khachi acheived this look last year at the show, as seen above.
Khachi will talk about the Mancave on the metropolitan Barn primary Stage, provided by HGTV, on February 20 at 11 a.m. as well as February 26 at noon at the national house Show. So, buy your tickets on the internet in advance as well as utilize the coupon code “HOUSE” to save $6 off routine adult admission. Plus, get more tips on interior as well as exterior style from Khachi as well as other star designers in our house patterns Gallery, as well as go into to win tickets as well as a $1,000 Bowring gift card!
Photo credits:
1. Michael Penney.
2. Ramsin Khachi.
3-4. Shaun Mitchell Photography.