Home Decor Ideas For the Men in Our Lives: Home Decor and Accessories for a Masculine Touch

A Feature Article from The House Queen Your go to resource in home decor! We can have his and her towels, his and her sinks and vanities and his and her sides of the bed, but the bedroom decor and home decorating in the common areas like the living room and kitchen are neutral territories…neutral in that normally one gender seems to dominate the style preferences. To consider decor for the men in our lives, we could simply think of decor that is not solely for the goddesses of the house. Both architecture and interior decorating can be combined for beautiful, slightly masculine rooms.

One room could even be unmistakably masculine—a guy’s hangout room, man cave, however the idea of decorating his own domain excites him. The classic guy room would be a den, media room, basement bar, hunting lodge-inspired library, or a game room, for example, and feature some common themes: relaxation, fellowship, achievement, and class. There should be ample seating, but no frills or floral. The idea behind masculinity is simplicity with a touch of elegance and enough cool to meet the quota of his buddies. A masculine room is all in the colour, decor, and some noticeable details like architecture and building materials. Showcase the architecture by leaving bricks and wood beams exposed.

Deep earthy tones like rich browns, desert tans, deep forest greens, and dark river blues can be combined in a very appealing colour palette. A neutral wall with dark brown or tan is a great place to start, because all decor accessories are likely going to complement the style beautifully. Masculinity is about strength and character, and wood is a favoured material to incorporate all throughout a room; wood portrays the qualities of strength and character. Wood wall panelling or wainscoting on the walls and wood furniture like a dark wood king sized sleigh bed should work wonderfully. Complement the look with blue king bed sheets and a navy blue and cool grey quilt doona cover by Bambury Organic available through the House Queen Bedroom Collection.

Warmth is a key feature in masculine spaces such as the rustic lodge themed living room, and warmth can be easily conveyed in the naturally warm tones of wood floors, deep rich reds and browns accented with blacks through decor accessories such as our Rapee throw rugs and toss pillows for the couch, area rugs, and wall decor featuring classic 18th century foxhounds on the chase in the English countryside…or his favourite football team. Furniture normally includes large and comfortable sensible pieces like leather (won’t stain or attract dog fur) or sleek industrial-inspired modern pieces. Pile on extra pillows in his colour scheme for that Sunday nap watching the game.

Curtains would be plain, striped, or plaid panels and less so the sheer swags and valences. Masculine room decor should be all about function never frills. Contemporary designs have eliminated the need for knickknacks everywhere, and masculine design is the same. Instead, decorate with personal photos in unadorned frames, a golfing trophy, or other small signs of adventures and achievement. Whatever purpose the room serves, a masculine room features all that is technically in: big LCD TVs, DVD players, sound systems, and computer electronics. To soften the look of these pieces, hide them in armoires or attractive entertainment centres.

For more ideas or products to feature in your masculine or gender-neutral room and decor, visit The House Queen website at thehousequeen.com.au/ for more details.