Create a Space That Is Completely Your Own
Every home needs somewhere to switch off, enjoy a hobby or simply spend time doing the things you enjoy.
A mancave does not have to mean one particular style. It might be a home bar, games room, cinema space, gaming setup, music room, hobby workshop or a combination of several different ideas.
At Calico, we take the space you have and build around how you want to use it, bringing together the required carpentry, electrical work, lighting, heating, storage, finishes and technology as one complete project.
Mancaves, Games Rooms & Entertainment Spaces
There is no fixed formula. The best spaces are designed around the things you actually enjoy and how you want to spend your time.
Home Bars
Create a dedicated bar area with bespoke cabinetry, shelving, lighting, refrigeration space, seating and finishes designed around your room.
Games Rooms
Pool tables, darts, arcade machines, table football or card tables can all be planned into a room that still feels comfortable rather than overcrowded.
Gaming Rooms
Purpose-built spaces with considered lighting, power, networking, displays, storage and cable management for gaming and computer setups.
Cinema & Media Rooms
Turn an underused room into somewhere designed around films, sport and entertainment with display, audio and lighting considered together.
Hobby Rooms
Create dedicated workspaces, storage and display areas for collections, model making, crafts, music or whatever your hobby demands.
Multi-Purpose Retreats
Combine a bar, television area, games setup, seating and storage into one flexible room designed around several different uses.
You May Already Have the Perfect Space
The room you need may already exist within your property.
Garages, spare rooms, loft areas, outbuildings, garden rooms and other underused spaces can often be transformed into something completely different.
Rather than simply decorating the room, we look at what would make the space comfortable and practical for its new purpose — including insulation, lighting, power, heating, storage, flooring and the way people move around it.
The Details Are What Make the Room Yours
A great mancave is not simply a room with a television and a sofa. The details should support whatever you want the space to become.
Ambient, task and feature lighting can completely change the atmosphere of the room.
Equipment, displays, refrigeration and entertainment systems may need carefully positioned supplies.
Bespoke cabinetry and shelving can keep equipment organised while displaying the things you want to see.
Displays, speakers, networking and entertainment systems can be planned into the space rather than added afterwards.
Heating, ventilation, insulation and seating all matter if this is somewhere you intend to spend real time.
The finished room can be as understated, traditional, industrial or individual as you want it to be.
From Spare Space to Somewhere Special
The room starts with what you want to do in it. The construction and finishing decisions follow from there.
Tell Us the Idea
Show us the space and tell us what you want it to become, however unusual the idea may be.
Explore the Options
We look at the room, services, layout and practical considerations and discuss what could work.
Build & Install
The required building work, carpentry, electrics and other trades are coordinated around the project.
Make It Yours
Finishes, lighting, storage and individual details turn the completed room into your own space.
From Underused Room to Favourite Room
Some of the best entertainment spaces begin in rooms that previously had very little purpose at all.
Before 
After Not Just a Makeover
If a room is changing purpose, the underlying details may need to change with it.
If You Can Imagine It, Talk to Us About It
Projects like these are where Calico's mix of practical building knowledge, carpentry experience and design thinking can really come together.
We are not trying to sell you a standard mancave package. The room should reflect the person using it, the property it sits within and the things you actually want to do there.
We'll discuss different options openly and help you understand what can be achieved rather than simply suggesting whichever solution is easiest for us.
Mancave Renovations Across Hampshire
Calico is based on Hayling Island and creates bespoke mancaves, games rooms and entertainment spaces throughout Hampshire and surrounding areas.
Hayling Island • Havant • Portsmouth • Southsea • Emsworth • Waterlooville • Chichester • Fareham • Petersfield • Southampton
If your location is not listed, please still contact us. The distance we travel can vary depending on the scale and nature of the project.
Mancave Renovation FAQs
What can I turn into a mancave?
Spare rooms, garages, garden buildings, outbuildings and other underused spaces may all have potential. What is practical depends on the property, construction and services available.
Can you build a home bar?
Yes. We can create bespoke bar areas including cabinetry, shelving, work surfaces, lighting and space for refrigeration or other equipment.
Can you create a gaming or games room?
Yes. The room can be planned around gaming equipment, televisions, arcade machines, pool tables, darts or other activities, including appropriate power, lighting, storage and connectivity.
Can you convert my garage into an entertainment room?
Potentially, yes. Garages often need more than decoration to become comfortable living spaces, so insulation, heating, flooring, ventilation, electrics and the existing construction all need to be considered.
Can you install TVs, speakers and entertainment systems?
We can consider the required infrastructure, power, cabling and positioning as part of the room renovation, with specialist equipment incorporated where appropriate.
Can you build bespoke storage or display units?
Yes. Calico's carpentry background means bespoke cabinetry, shelving, display areas and storage can be designed around your room and collection.
Do I need to have the whole design worked out before contacting you?
No. If you know what you want to use the space for but are unsure how everything should come together, we can discuss the possibilities with you and help develop the project.
What Would Your Perfect Room Look Like?
Home bar? Games room? Cinema? Gaming setup? Workshop? Somewhere to display a collection? Or all of them in one room?
Tell us what you want the space to do and we'll help you explore how to make it happen.
Discuss Your Mancave Project