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A fabric storyAfter my post on navy rooms the other day, my sister sent me this comment, asking for advice for her boyfriend’s future apartment:
Noma, I am trying to inspire and motivate (P) in his (slow moving) apartment search by showing him some of your posts on more masuculine style… so far he likey likey, but maybe you can post some more ideas that might be good? he found most appealing the navy rooms, stainless steel and dark wood, vintage style as well as modern features- you know he can paint so i am encouraging him to do some nice grey palette abstract paintings- if they turn out good i will see if he can do something for you as well. Also some way to display him guitars, amp, percussion etc as at the moment they just clutter up a corner. Most likely space will also be an issue. Any inspiring ideas??
xxx B
Well, yes! I can picture exactly how fabulous (though maybe I shouldn’t use that word for a man-pad) P’s apartment could be! I’m thinking cow hide rug(s), some 50s influence in timber furniture and sofa, some industrial elements (think light fitting and lamps, industrial-style shelving and brackets for instruments on a wall). I’m thinking some white walls and maybe the entry way and bedroom, or the kitchen, in dark navy or black (believe it or not black can make small spaces look bigger!), some abstract art and also some black and white photos, some mid-century classic pieces included in the furniture. Maybe timber floors, a grey low-lying long sofa, one or two (depending on space) vintage Danish tan leather chairs, some black and some white finishes in there too..it could be fantastic! Here are some ideas to get you started..
I think this apartment (above and below) shows a good use of a small space - I’d replace the French-style armchair with a tan leather vintage one though. There’s also a lot of Ikea here - good for the budget so you can splurge on the vintage pieces!
I love the white, grey and black and the use of the small space above and below - ignore the chandelier and the piano!
Remember John Mayer’s pad in Elle Decor? Think I remember it was decorated by Armani?? Very masculine and sleek bachelor pad-ish.
image credits: many from the King of masculine style in my book, Nate Berkus
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Hey thanks for sharing this wonderful idea…
This is how exactly i am going to decorate my apartment…
Thank you fro giving way to my dreams..
Naomi, these pictures are an inspiration. Having recently moved into a place on my own for the first time in over a decade, I was floundering with regard to furniture and decoration. These present great ideas for creating a home that is welcoming without being girly, and masculine without being blokey or just bare. Thank you!
Hi Mark, I’m so pleased you found some inspiration!
Naomi, these pictures are an incredible source of inspiration. Having a new place on my own for the first time in over a decade, I’ve been floundering with regard to furniture, pictures, decor- and these have helped me get some thoughts together for a home that’s inviting without being girly, and masculine without being blokey or just bare. Thank you!
Fabulous! My boyfriend complains our house is too girly for him, so I showed him these pics and he loves! We are going to do a little re-decorating now..thanks for the great info and pics xx Sal
Sally, so glad you are now able to do some redecorating
I find (most) men need visuals of what a place can look like before they let you change anything! Let me know how it goes, Naomi
Love all these pictures of masculine rooms. The combination of some dark colours mixed with some timber and some leather would be perfect for a little ‘man-pad’! I think those black and white bus or tram rolls as artwork look amazing for this style too. Thanks for sharing all this inspiration!
Hi Tania, totally agree with you, a black and white bus/tram roll would be perfect artwork here and would work so well against some tan leather chairs! Naomi
A good friend once told me if I loved my boyfriend I would decorate his apartment exactly how I wouldn’t want mine, but these look so nice!