Building... "The Smoking Room" and I need advice!!!!

[Stinkin Wingnut]

Hi All,

Now, with winter (yes, to you midwesterners, I said it...) with winter coming in a few months, I am going to have to figure out how to build a "Smoking Room" or a "Man's Room". My wife doesn't like cigar smoke. Let's face it, I am not going to lounge out in -10 degree weather in my garage just so I can relax and freeze...

I have a fairly small basement that is going to be finished (approx 11' by 25'.) One room will be my smoking room and the other will be probably a bedroom for one of my boys. Both will be cozy and small but functional.

Here is where I need all of your help... I would like a classic leather loveseat on the back wall and a TV on the front wall with a coffee table in the middle. The overall room size will probably be 12' by 10 or 11' and there is a window on the far side that is egress I will be working around.

What would be your best recommendation for smoke filtration? I am cost conscious, but don't mind spending money to get the best bang.

The other thing, what kinds of things should I be thinking about for my "Smoke Room" in the designing phases? I am not looking to go too elaborate, but does anyone have the "Dang, I should have thought about that" tips for me? You know, lighting, outlets, coffee tables, filtration (as mentioned above)... You guys know what I am asking for? You know, the things that you say to yourself like... "next time I am going to do this differently.........."

Thanks all!

Joe aka SW

[cls515]

I would make it a point to have a flat screen on the wall. Something like Panasonic, Sony, or Dell. Also, I'd have a little sound system with surround sound. Ha ha. A wireless internet connection and a new Macbook would also be cool to keep up with CS. A zebrawood Daniel Marshall humidor would also be present filled with Cohibas. Now back to reality...
Edit: hold off on the Macbook now, is receiving the Core 2 Duo processor next month.

[JHarri31]

Instead of a coffee table you might want an end table to put next to your lounge. As lazy as it sounds you probably won't want to lean forward to ash or pick up your glass when you are reclined; better to have a table next to you within reach. A standing ashtray would also be a good solution.

Others:

Small sound system
Some tasteful pictures/signs/paintings
Minifridge
Small dry bar w/ glasses and choice beverages

Good luck and HAVE FUN!

-John

[Stinkin Wingnut]

Hahh! Now we are talking!!! Thanks for the ideas... Keep em coming all!!!! If my wifey doesn't like smoking in the house... any filtration ideas?

[brian]

Aren't those Ionic Breeze(not sure if that's correct name) things supposed to filter stuff like odor out of the air...you could look at getting something like that to have running.

[bigtoys]

50 inch plasma tv. i saw a panasonic viera at costco the other day for $3300. it's also on their web site. will probably be another price drop after xmas.

don't forget a small bar, small fridge.

[WOXOF]

Like Jharri31 said, ditch the coffee table. I'd opt for a matching ottoman and an end table instead. You can allways buy a little tray to set on the ottoman to hold magazines and remotes. I'm partial to plasmas, but they still aren't cheap. If you looking to save a little dough, go with a rear projection HDTV. They have DLP TVs now that don't take up alot of room and are cheaper than similar size plasmas. I'm not sure surround sound will be that good in such a small room. I go with a media pc or laptop instead and tie it into the tv so you can use it as a monitor. As far as air filtration goes, you might want to look into some type of smoke eater or an exhaust fan for that window. I'd stay away from carpet and go with hardwood if it's practical.

[TheVitaleMob]

Coffee table humidor

this would be pretty cool. They have this in Mahogany. They also have a mahogany end table humidor as well.

I've heard that Czonka and other ionic-breeze type filters are pretty good. I would personally find a very quiet bathroom fan (also paintable to match the walls!) and put it against the wall to vent the smoke outside. (I think that works, not entirely sure.)

Oh, and one of those cigar indians. A smoking room isn't complete without one of those!!

[OahuGrown]

Aren't those Ionic Breeze(not sure if that's correct name) things supposed to filter stuff like odor out of the air...you could look at getting something like that to have running.

i have an ionic breeze in my room, it works well but it will take a while, not to mention they're like 400bucks each.
i've always wanted a bachelors room for myself, and since i started smoking cigars i've decided to add a vent just like the ones we got in our bathrooms or at like resturants.

[HarvInSTL]

You can get a refurbed Phillips 42" Plasma for $999.99 shipped direct from Phillips Factory Outlet

http://www.outlet.philips.com/b2c_re...og&shop=OUTLET

And use coupon code 42FLAT-0806 to save $400.

I have had to deal with Phillips before on a warranty issue and the warranty is only 90 days I believe. But rather than having to ship it off to get worked on, they just gave me the name of a local shop that did the repairs under warranty.

Snag a extended warranty online for $100-150 bucks and you have a smoking deal.

Or you could get a brand new 42" LCD for around $1500-$1600. Just check out Costco, Best Buy & Sams.

The 50" Vizio Plasma at costco for $2k is a great deal, and if you look at the reviews its a great set for the money.

Any questions just let me know.