A mercury glass lighting fixture created in Italy hangs on the lacquered cherry pub combined with two televisions framed within an embossed ceramic tile.

Made to Order The owner wanted a man cave which resembled his favorite restaurant and hotel bar, says Norm Lecuyer, president of Just Basements in Ottawa, Canada. "A custom barrel vault ceiling recessed timber panels, oil-rubbed bronze pendants, and a cherry bar using a quartz countertop were specially ordered for this chamber." Billiards custom glass shower enclosures . a gambling area, and a theater with leather chairs and a 120" movie display keep the men entertained.

Keep It Light and Bright "Man caves do not need to be gloomy and dark," says David Scott, principal of David Scott Interiors in New York City along with a Zillow Digs Board of Designers. Bronze billiard shades light the gold coloured pool table while gloomy grasscloth wallpaper on the ceiling and walls add a pop of color and help showcase the proprietor signed sports memorabilia. The feet-friendly cork tile floor comes in handy when you're playing multiple rounds of pool, adds Scott.

Sitting in the Driver's Seat This guy cave theater showcases the customer's love for automobiles and racing, says Brad Zoerb, senior technology adviser at VIA International. "The red and black leather seats were designed to look like race car chairs while pinstripe fabric on the walls looks road paths." A bonus: The three displays make it possible to watch multiple sports at once.

Sneak in One Stogies This hangout room is where the operator and his pals relax and enjoy cigars, says Jim Morgan, owner of Morgan Construction, Scottsdale, Arizona. Red damask chairs along with a diamond patterned light fixture give the space a retro feel while two televisions keep guests amused. "The rosewood and cherry cherry woods throughout the space give the space a warm, cozy feel," notes Morgan, "while the custom glass doorway comes with an impenetrable smoke seal"

Move It On Up Man caves do not always have to be at the basement, '' says Phil Kean, chief, Phil Kean Design Group, Winter Park, Florida. "The aim here was to make a first floor amusement center that included a billiards table, wet bar, three tv screens, and a media space." A colorful Ron Woods painting sits over a ledge made out of black mosaic granite ("a great spot to unwind while awaiting your turn in the billiards table," notes Kean), while the glass fittings are contemporary interpretations of old billiards lights.

Step Up to the Tavern The flooring is made of a tempered frosted glass which lights up from below, states Kerri Foreman, an interior designer at Vallone Design in Scottsdale, Arizona. A mercury glass lighting fixture created in Italy hangs on the lacquered cherry pub combined with two televisions framed within an embossed ceramic tile. "Ten cozy red velvet chairs provide seats close to the glass decorated 2,200-bottle wine cellar," adds Foreman.

Party in the Cave The owner wanted a distance where he can do a lot of entertaining, says Horst Noppenberger, leader, Horst Architects in Laguna Beach, California. "We raised the seating area from the floor to extend a feeling of closeness in this communal room." A local artisan created the 3-tier hand-blown glass pendants near the television and bar.

A Study in Caves Abstract art, red leather chairs, and darkly stained bookshelves fulfill the owner's request for a man cave with a library texture, says Phil Kean, leader of Phil Kean Design Group at Winter Park, Florida. An additional bonus: the balcony's scenic lake views.

No Reason to Move Upstairs "There is no reason to schlep upstairs thanks to the man cave's wet bar, sink, dishwasher and refrigerator," states Justin Schopp, co-owner Moss Building & Design at Chantilly, Virginia. A gas fireplace near the 118" movie screen adds ambiance to the space.

Pick a Seat, Any Chair "We make the most of this area's long and narrow space by producing three levels of seats," says Steve Schill, proprietor Schill Architecture at Westlake, Ohio. On level one: a set of armchairs and three press screens. On level two: a conversation area with a suede sofa and ledge stone fireplace. On level three: picture seating and an elaborate bar (not shown). "Gooseneck halogen lights highlight the authorized professional baseball and basketball jerseys throughout the area," adds Schill.

No Caving to The Wine Cellar "The aim was to make an open wine cellar where the guys could hang out and drink when they weren't lounging by the adjoining pool," says Horst Noppenberger, principal, Horst Architects at Laguna Beach, California. The reduced height lacquered table (24") and several hanging pendants provide this man cave a lounge-y feel while the ceramic tile floor recalls the appearance of wood without the maintenance.

Accessorize in Style This guy cave doubles as a personal office and library, '' says David Scott, principal of David Scott Interiors in New York City along with a Zillow Digs Board of Designers. Concealed lighting in the shelving along with swing arm sconces on both sides of the chenille couch light a room filled with glamorous accessories like a Roy Lichtenstein painting and ceramic Hermes trays. "The stair versions on the dining table were bought from the estate of fashion designer Bill Blass," adds Scott.

Hide Out in the Attic The aim was to convert unused attic space into a guy cave with lots of entertainment alternatives, says Robert Bliss, founder & CEO, Bliss Home Theaters & Automation at Westlake Village, California. Included: a bar, poker table, air hockey table, table, shuffle board and billiards table. "The press screen has an 84" LG screen along with the ceiling is covered in ultra- suede to aid with the acoustics," notes Bliss.