Studio apartment from Elftug For some reasonIt is believed that a man without female supervision should live in a den. At best, it seems like a senseless pile of computers, music centers, televisions and game consoles with ambiguous posters on the walls and a mountain of dirty dishes. But, undoubtedly, many of our readers have friends - bachelors who respect coziness and style, comfort and brutality of the home. Let's look at seventy examples of how to create a home in a manly way.
Elegant and cozy bachelor roomThe living room is the face of any home, especially . And even if your ideal evening is a soft sofa, a huge TV and delicious pizza, a purely masculine living room should look elegant. A combination of beauty and convenience, style and functionality is a must. You should not try to be fashionable and extravagant. Strict lines and neutral tones will allow you to create an interior that will be relevant for many years.
"Floating shelves" add ephemerality
A chaise longue or rocking chair looks great in a "masculine" living room
Leather upholstery would be a great idea
Combining a stylish, laconic living room with a gym is so masculine...
Low tables look great in a living room like this.
Monochrome and clear lines
Sleek and Minimal by Nicole Hollis
Living room in dark natural tones by Nick Onken. Gloomy, but brutal
Light colors, large windows, right angles
A gorgeous combination of purple and white
A bright painting in a formal living room will add personality. Author Robert Granoff
The right curtains won't make your home feminine
First place comfort
Don't forget, you should feel comfortable in your home.This is the place where you should rest after a hard day. The place where you want to return. An apartment that looks like it came from the pages of a magazine will not please many people.Both a table and an ottoman. And the fact that it is the size of a helipad is also manly...
Originality is always welcome. A unique fireplace and bean bag chairs from Ambient Lounge Designer
A soft carpet will only add to the comfort. PURE Design
Suzie Parkinson SÜZA DESIGN suggests combining the strict style of the room with bright paintings in the fantasy style
Simplicity by Dana Gordon + Roy GordonArchitecture Studio If you love entertaining, large modular sofa beds are ideal for you. Such a sofa will easily accommodate a crowd of friends. And after a noisy party, it will perfectly serve as a bed. An original coffee table will add cheerful notes.
Kerrie L. Kelly
Another idea on how to accommodate guests
Rugged modernity by Caitlin & Caitlin Design. Warm tones soften the severity
Rugged modernity by Caitlin & Caitlin Design. Warm tones soften the severity
Idea from Z Gallerie. Contrast of gray and red
Wolf & Wing Interior Design. A small bright spot will liven up the interior
Masculinity and elegance from SoCal Contractor
A sofa bed is a great idea for a small room
Buy an unexpected, unique piece of furniture, like the Eames Lounger
About lighting
Lately, almost all designersadvocate for natural light. Is it possible to expand the windows? Do it. Especially if the view from the window itself can become an adornment of the apartment. Combine natural light with strict or original lamps.The view from the window as decoration
Large sofa, natural colors, clear lines and lots of light
In the open space
Spotlights and discreet lamps. "Masculine" design by Jarosz Architect
A beautiful view of a modern city can complement the style of an apartment
The idea of the British company A Good Chick To Know
Smart use of a long and narrow room
Like the wardroom of an ocean liner...
A fun and slightly surreal, but still very masculine living room
An original floor lamp and an unusual plant will add uniqueness
Minimalism by Gerstner. Contrasting painting and rug bring life to this "sterile" space
Iron horse in the living room. Decorative element or declaration of love?
Making the most of space
By simply changing your sofa cushions you can change the style of your room.
Selection of colors and materials
It is not necessary to use onlyneutral shades and strict lines to emphasize your masculinity. Don't be shy about bright colors and soft fabrics. The main thing here is not to overdo it.Comfort and warmth
Original lighting and a few bright spots
White with turquoise. Almost marine style.
Large contrasting pattern on a neutral background
Bachelor retreat in the latest trendsOf course, a man will look funny in a pink room with ruffles and Dalmatian pillows, but if you love coziness, who forbids you to buy a soft plush sofa and hang pictures on the walls? Don't forget, you are furnishing your home for yourself.
Cubic poufs as additional seating
Combination of steel pipes, brick walls and contrasting furniture. Fusion is the perfect style for men
Mix bright and formal
Another great example of using bright spots
Benjamin Cottrell. Individuality
Sharp lines and colors by Allison Jaffe Interior Design
Natural colors. Contrast. Leather. A little harshness won't hurt.
By Shirley Meisels. Bright elements catch the eye and keep the room from blurring together.
The house must contain a piece of the owner
A pool table or a basketball hoop, a darts board or a chess table. If you are a fan or a professional of some game, its presence in your living room will be absolutely appropriate.
You should enjoy your home.
A desk stylized as a bumper. What could tell more about the owner of the house?
Shall we play a game of chess?
If you love art, turn your living room into a gallery.
Add something unusual
Built-in fireplace in a cabinet. An unexpected solution
And again about the contrast against the background of strict lines
Unusual lamps will liven up the living room
Combination of the incompatible
Don't be afraid to decorate the room with paintings or original furniture.
Your own home can never be boring
Strict and stylish
A stark contrast of muted shades such as olive and terracotta
Pastel also looks very masculine if the shape is correct.