Couples may find it difficult to compromise on home decor. Some women enjoy feminine touches: light drapes, floral patterns, shiny objects, elegant flourishes, the color pink. And even women who don’t consider themselves “girly girls” still find peace in a space with some of those things. At the same time, the man in the house probably prefers dark woods, leather, hard lines, and geometric angles.
Fortunately, there’s a way to marry both two tastes into one room. Here are some tips for giving a room a masculine touch without compromising beauty and glamour:
- A Neutral Palette – Start off the room with a generally clean, crisp, and neutral color scheme. Browns and tans work well without darkening the space too much. For her, add in a few splashes of brighter tones – blue, green, purple, orange – whatever suits your fancy!
- Metals – Brass, silver, chrome, and other metals are the sneaky way to pull in some of those shiny objects into a masculine room. With the more neutral tones, the shine will really draw the eye and help enrich the general decor. Metals can be incorporated through frames, hardware, lamps, or bookends.
- Texture – It’s true that there’s undoubtedly something warm and comforting about textures like leather and even stonework (think fireplace), but they don’t need to be overwhelming. Instead of an entire leather couch, consider leather throw pillows. Also, this is a great time to throw in a few pictures, as certain frames can add a bold series of textures to an otherwise flat wall. Keep in mind that they need not be bulky. The sharp edges of a frame are naturally masculine, as is the grainy personality of wooden frames.
- Statement Furniture – High backed chairs are both classy and strong. Even ones with a lush fabric can be given a masculine edge with a nail head trim. Be careful of using too much wooden furniture which can really weigh down a space. Instead, think outside of the box with glass end tables and even a glass-top desk, because glass has the shine and lightness of femininity with the clean lines of masculinity.
- Lighting – Lamps can be classic additions to a rustic vibe, but pairing some of the aforementioned masculine pieces with some modern influenced light fixtures is best. Sconces whisper elegance while a twist on a chandelier (with a woodsy twig frame or a lantern bowl) can utter feminine romance.
- Artwork – Black and white photographs can be both masculine and feminine, depending on the subject matter. Add a few of both to the room!
Several of these tips for mixing and matching masculine decor include artwork and frames. From metallic to wood, bright to neutral colors – whatever frames you are looking for to complete your room, Frame Warehouse has them! Frame Warehouse associates can help guide you through the process of choosing the perfect frames for your needs.
