Leather for a Masculine Room - A Man's Touch
It seems unfair to stereotype the décor of "the typical man", yet sometimes we get mental images of rooms filled with hunting trophies, shot glass collections and mismatched furniture anyway.
In reality, most men do care about their furnishings more than they are given credit. In fact, particularly savvy men know that all they really need is to follow a few reliable decorating tips to be on their way to achieving their own palace of grandeur.
If he is going for a place that he have his buddies over to watch sports, consider ways to integrate extra seating without incurring a cluttered look. In order to avoid the feeling of constricted quarters, consider multi level seating. Add barstools and extra ottomans to a room with leather recliner chairs. Look for leather with a rugged, distressed finish or deep, rich chocolate tones that will welcome the extra wear and tear when watching the big game.
Choosing carpeting or furniture in his favorite team’s colors rather than adorning each wall with pendant flags can be a smarter choice for versatility sake. If the everyday family room doubles as his Sunday sport watching room, he may want to trade in the bobble head collection for munchies plates that feature the team logo.
When men choose upholstered pieces, they often resemble the patterns of a shirt or tie. Pinstripes, plaids and even paisley upholstered couches become the centerpiece of the room while a mahogany desk and leather loveseat provides just the right accompaniment.
The metropolitan man might choose sleek, black leather furniture with chrome legs as a tribute to the Art Deco era of the 1930's. In his world, glass end tables and simple, monochromatic accents would compliment his trendy home. Often, men who live in smaller, city-sized apartments will opt for simple and uncluttered décor. An oversized mirror strategically placed on one wall can even give the illusion of a larger living space.
Theme rooms can offer the best of a man’s touch. A man who lives in the suburbs, but has the heart of Clint Eastwood, might like a room decorated with cowboy hats, wrangling ropes and a rugged leather couch with rolled arms. Men whose hobbies include model trains might choose upholstered pieces in the pinstripe denim hat of a conductor with leather and chrome accent pieces that resemble the interior of an upscale dining car. A man interested in International travel might use a refurbished travel trunk as a makeshift coffee table and place leather bomber jacket style furniture around that piece.
Individuality and commitment to a theme are essential in successful decorating. A man’s touch can be just what a space needs in creating a home that truly reflects his personality.
