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There's a thin line... ... between a bachelor pad and a full-blown man cave. Too many "art" pieces that appeal to popular tastes rather than your own personal vibe, definitely delete that personal comfort mood you may be going for. It's easy to strike a balance between a masculine home that combines great style, with enough restraint to keep it from looking kitschy. Here's some basic tips every guy should know about decorating his domicile. Mismatch = Good 1. Designer Suzanne Kazler once said, “A room should feel collected - not decorated.” When it comes to furnishing a man’s home, truer words. If you want to avoid making your home looking like an Ikea catalog, combine items from different times and places - like an antique chesterfield sofa alongside a modern accent chair. Enjoy the Show 2. Guys generally buy things that they actually intend to use - an otherwise good habit, except when it comes to furnishing your home. Sure, you need somewhere to sit, and a place to set your coffee mug, but your home will look incomplete without a few completely nonfunctional, decorative objects. Incorporate small, sculptural items like wooden tribal figurines, perhaps a globe, and even an animal skull. Whatever floats your boat, really. Add Something Old 3. Even if the whole "vintage Americana" thing isn’t really your style, adding a couple of weathered and worn elements will make your home feel more masculine and inviting. A good place to scour may actually be your parent’s basement. Bonus: sentimental value. Bottoms = Tops 4. The area rug is one of the first things you notice when you walk into a room, and they usually come with a hefty price tag. So, don’t treat it like a doormat. Max your gualla by going for something bold. An over-dyed asian or a speckled cowhide rug could be just the statement your pad needs. Make Your Landing Strip Lit 5. The couch is one of the rare instances when you should prioritize function over form. If your couch is comfy, but lacks mood, try draping a wool camp blanket over it, or add in a few indigo or batik throw pillows. *in my best Edna Mode voice* No futons! Treat Yourself 6. If you’re going to spend on anything, it should be on your throne. Even if your couch is a bit basic, your accent chair is an opportunity to make a strong statement. Whether you prefer a leather cigar chair, or a mid-cen classic from Eames or Wegner, invest in quality and lasting design. *in my best Edna Mode voice* No recliners! Set the Table 7. This may not seem that obvious, but your coffee table isn’t intended for your feet - it should actually be styled. Shocker, amiright?! Don't worry though, setting your table is actually pretty easy. Add a few books and magazines that show off your cultural knowledge, include a gentleman’s tray to hold the remote controls and a set of coasters, then place one or two of those nonfunctional decorative objects we spoke about earlier. Boom! #BarBrag 8. You may want to hide the good stuff, but a solid bar display is an uncompromising must-have. A bar cart or hutch is a stylish way to store your goods, but a simple serving tray on the counter-top will perfectly suffice. Invest in a nice set of bar tools, at least one pair of nice whiskey glasses, and a few quality bottles of booze (at least for show). I've done this in my own home with nice looking (empty) bottles; wine, gin and rum. I filled them with water and used food coloring to mimic the OG liquid of the individual bottles. Perfect for if you're social, but don't imbibe on the regs. Legit Art Collector 9. Your Animal House poster and mixology chart are not fine art. Fine art is true adulting, but it doesn’t necessarily require a trip to Christie's. Edition prints or vintage lithographs are good starter pieces, or comb through Amazon and eBay for some affordable one-of-a-kind finds. Don't just buy something with only this in mind. You actually have to love it, it has to love you back (ie budget friendly), make sure it fits your vibe and gives the right tone to your space. Green Screen 10. Even if you don’t know much about plants, or known as "Lord Death" to all plant kind, you can’t really go wrong with a fiddle leaf fig tree or a few staghorn ferns. If you have a black thumb, try succulents (catus/ cacti), a jade plant (fab feng shui btw) or any rubber plant. They need little to no watering and they give you O² in return. Bonus: A little greenery helps break up lines and brightens up the space.
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Wimbolt Johnson
2/3/2019 09:01:20 pm
You lost me at no Futons lol. My couch is 18 GOOD crates stacked on each other!
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Nadia Reigna Silver
2/3/2019 09:01:57 pm
😆🤦😆
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Amir Personas
2/3/2019 09:02:59 pm
Sounds like my home could use a little work. Lol
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