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

**cinda** · 08-08-2006, 05:51 AM

Ohhhhh I like that coffee table. If you wanted to go back in time and pick up a side humidor that acts like furniture. Most of them are lined with copper and it would be very cost effective. The main thing to worry about is the smoke and the smell. I suggest some kind of fan system that blows the smoke away from the door leading to the main house and out a window . You need more then one, again I looking at the cheapest way out. DO you have the small windows in your basement? I think we need some pics smiles!

Originally Posted by 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!!

**Stinkin Wingnut** · 08-08-2006, 09:53 AM

Killer ideas! I will have to post some pics of what I have to work with. I love the idea of a bathroom fan blowing outside. I could use some sort of a flap system like a clothes dryer would have to the outside world. I would think two of these would work wonders!!!!

I was digging around. I did find a nice humi end table that stands about 24" tall and holds about 600 sticks.

WOXOF, thanks for the tip about carpeting!!!! I never thought of that.... (dang, feels like I just got done saying that.) I am getting ready to put down a hardwood laminate floor in my kitchen and dining room.... Guess I will have to "accidently" order more flooring to cover another room

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**cigar no baka** · 08-08-2006, 11:45 AM

As for air filtration, I have heard that the Ionic Breeze ain't worth a shit. Try a Csonka air filtration unit, I believe they are much better for cleansing the air of cigar smoke.

**Kenyth** · 08-08-2006, 02:40 PM

If clean air and keeping smoke out of the rest of the house is your aim, I'd use a combination of methods. A hefty exhaust fan in the ceiling over the main smoking area. An air filtering machine by the door. The odor neutralizing candles or something similar. A sealed waste basket of some sort to empty the ashtray into. Weather seal the door. Make sure the ceiling is finished. Smoke will go through all sorts of cracks otherwise. Smoke will also go through the air vents. I'm not sure if there is a way to put something on them to prevent this or not.

As far as the fun stuff goes, I dream of using an overhead DLP projector hooked up to both a cable tuner, and a PC (with wireless keyboard and mouse) along with my stereo for a complete home theatre/home computer/entertainment system. When compared to the flat panels, they really aren't that expensive, have a huge viewing area, and work well in dimly lit basement areas. The downside is lamps need replacement every year or two with regular use, and they aren't cheap. A small wet bar with a mini-fridge and your favorite spirits. A book case for your favorite reading next to an easy chair and lamp. A coffee table humidor.

I'm dreaming again!

**cls515** · 08-08-2006, 06:06 PM

Originally Posted by cigar no baka

As for air filtration, I have heard that the Ionic Breeze ain't worth a shit. Try a Csonka air filtration unit, I believe they are much better for cleansing the air of cigar smoke.

I also remember hearing that as well. As far as projectors and DLPs go, they are nice, but I mean, we are talking about choosing these over plasma. You can get a good plasma for $1500-$2000 easy with computer input.

**Kenyth** · 08-09-2006, 08:43 AM

Originally Posted by cls515

I also remember hearing that as well. As far as projectors and DLPs go, they are nice, but I mean, we are talking about choosing these over plasma. You can get a good plasma for $1500-$2000 easy with computer input.

HD compatible plasma is inarguably the best picture quality. The projectors are good if you want a HUGE movie screen type area. Hell, if you want to save cash, you can get 32 inch flat screen CRT's for $400 now. I bought one for the living room. Rear projection TV's are pretty cheap in comparison too.

**VegasWoody** · 08-11-2006, 02:52 AM

The coffee table humidor looks pretty cool. For my money, I would go with something different so you can order a reclining leather loveseat. It feels so much better than putting your feet on a coffee table.

The cigar store indians can be had on ebay for less than you probably think. I bought a 2 foot one last week.

If your budget doesn't allow for the plasma or DLP set, take a look at the HDTV's from Samsung called Slimfit. My son bought the 30 inch for his room for about $700 and it's only 16 inches deep. He took the money he saved on the TV and bought a decent but small surround sound system. We had the sharp liquid aquos LCD set setting side by side in his room and there was a difference, but as he said not double the cost worth of difference.

I hope you do post photos when your room is up and running.