| Often homes become overrun by feminine | | | | photos of family and friends. Put these in wooden |
| décor. Light colors, flowered borders, lace | | | | frames that complement you color scheme. If |
| and other feminine aspects dominate the home | | | | there is a particular hobby or interest the man |
| décor world. What about men though? | | | | pursues, work this in to the art scheme also. |
| Men want a place to call their own also, right? I'm | | | | Miniature boats, small nature statues and, various |
| not talking about a garage with metal shelves and | | | | pieces of sports memorabilia can be found at |
| oil on the floor. This is fine for tinkering around but | | | | very reasonable prices and fit in great. While |
| when a man wants to relax he wants comfort. | | | | slightly more expensive, a very neat idea for this |
| Read on to discover some tips for making a man | | | | kind of room is a family crest. Many websites |
| more at home in his castle. | | | | specialize in the creation of or search for family |
| While floral prints and pastels look very nice, they | | | | crests. |
| are not very manly. Turn up the masculinity of a | | | | The entertainment center will always be the focal |
| room by warming up the color. A deep rustic red | | | | point of a masculine room. For this reason, choose |
| wall cover is a great place to start. It is dark | | | | a beautiful wooden cabinet with shutting doors. |
| enough to be settling but still bright enough not to | | | | Look for an oversized entertainment center to |
| feel like a dungeon. Furnishings are important also. | | | | hold a huge TV and hide all the cords and gadgets |
| All furniture should be oversized with soft fabric. | | | | that go along with it. What good is a wonderful |
| At least one piece of furniture should recline. A | | | | new room if there are wires sticking out of every |
| solid couch and print chairs will make the room | | | | nook and cranny? Every man wants a room full |
| interesting. Be careful not to go to bright. Loud | | | | of video games, movies and surround sound, so |
| flashy colors will defeat the purpose. Light should | | | | you need a large entertainment center to hide the |
| be as minimal as color. | | | | cords and wires. |
| Track lighting is an excellent place to start with | | | | You should also keep in mind that there will be |
| lighting. It gives enough light to see comfortably | | | | parties, football games, and numerous other |
| while not causing glare. Additionally floor lamps | | | | reasons why his friends will gather in this room. |
| should be considered to make reading easier. End | | | | Doesn't that sound dangerous for the carpet? |
| tables and a coffee table are a must. If possible | | | | Protect your carpet by choosing a masculine area |
| make sure that you can match your picture | | | | rug. Look for something in a solid, dark color or |
| frames to the end table so that the room does | | | | manly stripes. This rug keeps carpet from getting |
| not appear busy. Entertainment cabinets should | | | | ruined when accidents happen. It can also help to |
| match other wooden furniture. Too many | | | | tie together color schemes and manly themes. No |
| textures and flashy art will interrupt the flow of | | | | masculine room is complete without a great rug |
| the room. | | | | to tie it all together. |
| Art should be minimal. For art, use some simple | | | | |