How To Get The Look Of HGTV's Mike Holmes' Ultimate Garage Man Cave

Mike Holmes' garage is nothing like the typical gray and neglected space where cars and power tools are stored. Instead, the professional contractor built the ultimate garage man cave. He gave a tour of this area of his home during a 2014 HGTV Canada special titled "Mike's Ultimate Garage." A clip of the garage tour shared to the Forte Entertainment website reveals the jaw-dropping design choices Holmes made. Believe it or not, the man cave consists of two floors. Holmes' car and motorcycle collection resides on the first floor, and the second floor includes seating, a bar, a TV, a drum set, and more. It might seem impossible to recreate this look in your own garage, but there are a few additions you can make to get pretty close. Incorporate comfortable seating, rustic elements, a small bar, and vintage car-themed decor.

These elevated man cave design choices will transform your garage into the perfect spot to escape after a long day. You don't need as much square footage as Holmes to pull this off either. Just select space-saving design choices like a small table instead of a full-sized bar. Depending on the size of your garage, you might also need to opt for either a small sofa or a lounge chair rather than adding both into the room. There are quite a few ways to make this transformation budget-friendly too. For example, you could place an area rug down rather than paying to have a section of your garage carpeted. These modifications make recreating Holmes' ultimate garage man cave a lot more achievable.

A key feature shown in Holmes' garage tour is his TV viewing area. The HGTV Canada star has a white sofa and a red recliner positioned on either side of an area rug right next to the TV. You could design a similar TV viewing layout in your own garage. Just ensure that you have enough room for the seating. Consider purchasing the FDW Store Recliner Chair in red if you are a fan of the red chair in Holmes' garage. If you have enough space for a loveseat, check out the Busaurus Loveseat Sofa. This seating option comes in a cream color like the one shown in the garage tour clip, but you might want to consider purchasing it in a darker color to avoid transferring stains from car repairs or DIY work onto the upholstery.

When considering area rug options, it may be in your best interest to purchase one that is washable so you can toss it into your washing machine as needed. The NuLOOM Washable Faux Cowhide rug is a nice choice that will provide a similar feel to the animal hide rug Holmes opted for. Along with positioning seating and a rug, you'll need to install a TV to complete this cozy space. You can either mount it to a wall or place it on a TV stand. If you live in a region where your garage reaches extreme temperatures, just keep in mind that you may not be able to place a TV inside since most electronics cannot exceed certain temperatures without sustaining damage.

You have a few options when it comes to incorporating a small bar to recreate your own version of Holmes' ultimate garage man cave. If your budget allows, you could install a built-in bar custom sized to fit the space. A prefab dry bar, which is the most affordable option, will cost anywhere from $1,000 to $5,000 on average. A custom wet bar, which is the most expensive choice, ranges from $10,000 to $30,000 on average. If those prices are a bit too high, a table like the Zarler Bar Cart might be more within your budget. It is listed for $145.99. This small bar alternative would likely fit in your garage.

The final step in emulating the aesthetic used throughout Holmes' garage is to incorporate similar vintage car-themed decor pieces. Consider adding a few rustic decor pieces as well to achieve the outdoorsy feel of the exposed bare wood beams on Holmes' ceiling without paying to have them installed. The SUDAGEN Route 66 Sign is perfectly on-theme wall art worth checking out. A rustic wall decor option you might find interesting is the Handmade Very Wood Basement sign. You can customize it with a message of your choice. After you use these tips to give your garage the ultimate Mike Holmes-inspired man cave makeover, you'll never want to leave.