Designing males
Curated by Lynda Papesch
Men have a variety of different interior design styles for their personal living, sleeping, and relaxing spaces.
Whereas most women gravitate to light and airy colours, spaces, and designs, for many men it is the opposite. Take the man cave for instance. Cave is the operative word. Dark, cosy, and functional is often the order of the décor.
Classic masculine design often revolves around geometrics such as plaids, herringbone, and stripes, and of course, darker coloured solid colours and patterns. Not a sign of florals or pretty patterns.
Usually, masculine design style features darker hues of blue and green, plus varying shades of grey and brown, as well as black. The key is rich, deep, dark colours with decorative accents in lighter colours creating contrast and a dramatic vibe.
Wood, glass, metal, and stone are to the fore, all considered to be manly. Think wood (real or imitation), cold glinting metals, and marble, granite, or slate patterns. Leather is also a popular choice when it comes to masculine décor. Leather sofas, animal hides, suede, flannel, and tweed all help
set the scene.
Tips to achieving masculine décor:
- Opt for comfort and class – comfy chairs and sofas in dark hues, or various shades of grey.
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Pick a colour palette and stick to it. Stick with neutral colours such as black, brown, grey, along with dark green, and navy blue.
- Use a focal point (stereo/TV/bed head/fireplace/coffee table) to bring the room together, and create a natural flow.
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