| Women usually dominate the realm of interior design, | | | | comes to cleaning, though, dark rugs might be a |
| but that doesn't mean that guys can't have their | | | | wiser idea to make dirt less obvious. |
| own well-designed and attractive homes. Decor for a | | | | Once you've got the floor set up, paint should be the |
| male space, however, can be quite difficult; | | | | next item on your list. It's the quickest way to |
| pastel-colored walls and fancy trinkets are seen more | | | | change the mood in any room, especially if you're |
| as emasculating than elegant. Florals and intricate | | | | trying to convert an overly girls room into a simpler, |
| patterns are out of the question, yet the space must | | | | more serious one. Solid colors are the best idea |
| somehow be made vibrant and interesting. As you | | | | because they easily work with other visual elements, |
| can see, creativity is a crucial element when | | | | and the right shade of certain colors can create the |
| decorating a masculine room. | | | | right energy and ambiance in a room. Dark greens |
| Start by browsing through magazines to get ideas on | | | | and light browns, for example, simulate the earthy |
| how to decorate your space. If you're really allergic | | | | feel of the outdoors, while deep reds and light blues |
| to anything floral and frilly, don't bother going through | | | | capture a more formal feel. Keep away from bus |
| those hyper-trendy publications. Go with magazines | | | | patterns and intricate wallpapers that can make a |
| that you would actually buy and enjoy reading | | | | room look busy and dated. |
| yourself. Even male interest magazines occasionally | | | | Masculine rooms, however, can also tend to be too |
| feature tips and guides on how to decorate an | | | | masculine, making them seem sterile and |
| interior. Ideas, though, can come from anywhere. | | | | unwelcoming. Curtains help solve this problem by |
| Even the backdrops and scenes they use for print | | | | breaking up the color and adding a softer texture to |
| ads can become the inspiration for your new space. | | | | the room. A neutral color or a simple stripe pattern |
| You should then consider what you've got to work | | | | works best so that the curtain is distinct but doesn't |
| with. Does the room have anything architecturally | | | | clash. An even better idea is to coordinate or match |
| interesting like a sloped wall or inclined ceilings? Is | | | | the color of your curtain to that of your rug to pull |
| there some visual drama like with a set of huge | | | | your walls and your floor together. |
| windows or a massive bookshelf? Look for the | | | | Wall art is the final detail that will round out your |
| elements that are big and interesting so that you | | | | decor. You can choose any theme or item you want, |
| know what items you can accent and emphasize | | | | so long as you steer clear of posters. Aside from |
| when you begin decorating. | | | | looking tacky, they're items that one would expect in |
| Floor to ceiling would be the best path for a guy to | | | | a college dorm room and not a bachelor's pad. If you |
| take when decorating any room. Prioritize comfort in | | | | feel, however, that you simply have to have posters, |
| your decor, so choose a material that you'll enjoy | | | | at least frame them before installing the posters on |
| feeling against your feet. Plain, solid colored rugs are | | | | your walls. Memorabilia is a much better idea, |
| best because they go with just about anything. | | | | especially if you're passionate about something. Old |
| White or cream rugs are particularly elegant, | | | | sports jerseys, medals and figurines will give your |
| especially when paired with a dark or industrial | | | | room the look and feel of that ideal awesome pad. |
| themed room. If you're not the diligent type when it | | | | |