Say Manly And Mean It
Often homes become overrun by feminine decor. Light colors, flowered borders, lace and other feminine aspects dominate the home dcor 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.
Use bright colors of rustic red can send a manly message. It allows the man to have a deep color on the walls and it won’t make the room too dark. Dark colors are usually primary colors that can make you feel relaxed and warm. Get rid of all the floral prints.
When it comes time to choose your furniture you want to find pieces that are oversized and with soft fabric covering them. At least one piece of your furniture should recline so you can relax and enjoy your day. Don’t use bright colors that are flashy. Keep light at a minimum.
Lighting is important so why not purchase some track lighting for your room? It can give enough light for you to see without straining your eyes but without the glare. Add a couple of floor lamps in the corners. Match picture frames to the wood color and tone on the end tables. This will blend in better. Don’t have too many textures and flashy colors and arts
Next you want to consider what you will be hanging on the walls. Art is great to hang on the wall but it may be overwhelming so it’s best not to add too much on the wall. Try displaying your family pictures or your last boat trip. If you have a particular hobby you may want to display that on the walls.
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.
If you will be the host for this years’ Super Bowl you want to make sure that your carpet can handle this much traffic.
Choose a masculine looking carpet to make sure that it can handle all the stains and traffic without ruining your carpet. You may want to stick to solid colors are big stripes to make your room look manly.
Related posts: