You hung that sign on the tree house you shared with your buddies when you were little, and things really haven’t changed that much. No Girls Allowed is just one of the many unwritten rules guys keep in mind when designing their own personal space, better known as a Man Cave. No doilies, no baby toys, no candles, no perfume scents, no flourescent or pink colors – the list goes on and on, according to Jason Cameron, who shares hosting duties with Tony “The Goose” Siragusa on the DIY Network’s “Man Caves” series.

“We want our own space,” said Cameron, and guys are finally speaking up to the domestic goddess to ask for—and receive—a little bit of privacy. “Guys got tired of being pushed to the side. We tend to appease the wife when it comes to decorating the house, but we don’t really have a space to call our own. That’s all changing. We’re excited about creating a space where we don’t have to answer to our wives. It’s all about us.”

A man cave is best described as a place a guy can go to be himself, surrounded by what he likes. Depending on his hobby, the focus may be sports, cars, music, cigars or fine wine. One thing is certain, the man cave boasts at least one large flat screen TV, and generally a bar.

“Every guy is unique, but there’s obviously a manly look to the place,” continued Cameron. “You’ll find lots of clean lines, leather furniture, rocks and earth tones. Man caves are pretty simplistic, but they turn out amazing.”

Typically, the man of the house is relegated to his workshop in the garage if he wants a private space. Nowadays, he’s claiming it as his own territory. The technology and products being developed are making it a welcome part of the house. It’s not just a matter of adding built-ins, painting the walls and sealing the floor. It’s about creating a dream come true.
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