Showing posts with label Masculine rooms. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Masculine rooms. Show all posts

April 3, 2013

Edmonton Interior Decorator | New Client Moodboards | Masculine & Modern

Yes, it's true...men hire decorators too. Whether they are bachelors, or married, many of my male clients enthusiastically participate in the design process.

I had the pleasure to create a design for a gentleman that recently purchased a 2500+ sq ft show home. He inherited a good part of the staging furniture, but he found the house too cold and sterile.

He wanted to keep the look masculine, modern and clean, while adding a cozy feel to the house. We banished a lot of the black leather, chrome and glass and brought in rich wood tones, textured fabrics and wallpaper. We worked together through a series of one-on-one shopping trips, as well as working together on the development of the room designs.

Here is a partial collection of the moodboards we created for the bonus room, formal dining, lounge and office.

Restoration Hardware Inspired Room

Architectural Influence in the Dining Room


Black and Bold Office with hints of gold


Las Vegas Inspired Gentleman's Lounge



January 28, 2013

Edmonton Interior Decorator | Just for Him | Masculine Rooms & Interiors

While many perceive interior decorating as largely geared towards women, I am pleasantly surprise by the number of male clients I have the fortune to work with. That's why, this post is for you, gentlemen! I present you 10 of my favourite "Manly Men" interiors. Not man caves, but refined, elegant rooms. Bring on the chrome, nailhead trim, and distressed leather. (In my opinion, Restoration Hardware does this look the best!)



So, which was was your favourite?



February 15, 2012

Edmonton Interior Decorator | Masculine Rooms

Not Your Typical Man Cave


Move over man cave. Farewell Frat House. Forget the ubiquitous black leather sofa, beer fridge and oversize TV. These standard trappings of the XY-zone have got to go. Masculine retreats can be stylish without sacrificing comfort. But, how do you get this look?

Think:
More animal prints and less animal heads;
More metallic accents and less aluminum cans;
More framed art and less sports posters;
In short: More Bruce Wayne and less Beavis and Butthead.




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