Often homes become overrun by feminine décor. Light colors, flowered borders, lace and other feminine aspects dominate the home décor world. What about men though? Men want a place to call their own also, right? I'm not talking about a garage with metal shelves and oil on the floor. This is fine for tinkering around but when a man wants to relax he wants comfort. Read on to discover some tips for making a man more at home in his castle.
While floral prints and pastels look very nice, they are not very manly. Turn up the masculinity of a room by warming up the color. A deep rustic red wall cover is a great place to start. It is dark enough to be settling but still bright enough not to feel like a dungeon. Furnishings are important also.
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All furniture should be oversized with soft fabric. At least one piece of furniture should recline. A solid couch and print chairs will make the room interesting. Be careful not to go to bright. Loud flashy colors will defeat the purpose. Light should be as minimal as color.
Track lighting is an excellent place to start with lighting. It gives enough light to see comfortably while not causing glare. Additionally floor lamps should be considered to make reading easier. End tables and a coffee table are a must. If possible make sure that you can match your picture frames to the end table so that the room does not appear busy. Entertainment cabinets should match other wooden furniture. Too many textures and flashy art will interrupt the flow of the room.
Art should be minimal. For art, use some simple photos of family and friends. Put these in wooden frames that complement you color scheme. If there is a particular hobby or interest the man pursues, work this in to the art scheme also. Miniature boats, small nature statues and, various pieces of sports memorabilia can be found at very reasonable prices and fit in great. While slightly more expensive, a very neat idea for this kind of room is a family crest. Many websites specialize in the creation of or search for family crests.
The entertainment center will always be the focal point of a masculine room. For this reason, choose a beautiful wooden cabinet with shutting doors. Look for an oversized entertainment center to hold a huge TV and hide all the cords and gadgets that go along with it. What good is a wonderful new room if there are wires sticking out of every nook and cranny? Every man wants a room full of video games, movies and surround sound, so you need a large entertainment center to hide the cords and wires.
You should also keep in mind that there will be parties, football games, and numerous other reasons why his friends will gather in this room. Doesn't that sound dangerous for the carpet?
Protect your carpet by choosing a masculine area rug. Look for something in a solid, dark color or manly stripes. This rug keeps carpet from getting ruined when accidents happen. It can also help to tie together color schemes and manly themes. No masculine room is complete without a great rug to tie it all together.
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