MASCULINE SPACES

Since I'm still kind of in a Father's day frame of mind,

I thought I'd share some great masculine
spaces I found in my image files.
Let's face it, most of the men in our lives go for the
dark, rich, masculine rugged look when it comes to decorating,
if they had their choice.
I know my husband just loves the rich, dark,
"cave-like" style for our home,
while I am constantly leaning toward anything
white, light and shabby chic.
It becomes tricky when trying to tie two completely
opposite ends of the spectrum together in design.
I have to say, Ralph Lauren does a great job
of mixing the masculine colors, patterns and textures
with the lighter, brighter, floral more feminine accents.
I think he's helped prevent a lot of battles with couples
trying to decorate their spaces.
In the first photo, the Ralph Lauren Flagship store
provides a great example of just exactly what I am talking about.
That beautiful white ceiling with the floral carved accents
sets off the masculine tones and textures found in the rest of the space. How gorgeous is all that wood paneling among
the leather accents and oil paintings??
How about the silver glass and crystal in this photo
mixed with these plaids and crests?

I love this room! The red plaid lampshade, the white pitcher of Hydrangeas and that cute little tufted leather chair all look so great together. It's very masculine, but you can see the feminine touches poking through :)
These pretty floral sheets nicely compliment
the chunky wooden bed and plaid pillows.
She actually looks quite content lounging there.

How about some white linen embroidered,
ruffled pillows to enhance the look of the wood &
leather nail head bed and wool flannel pillow shams??This white chair is a bright surprise amidst all these dark, rich leather bound books
Wood, Wood, Wood.... furniture,

paneling and cabinetry

If this is "HIS" closet.......

I'd like to see "HERS"

Every man I know seems to NEED ...

his leather chair

or

Stone carved marble busts

Plaid Prints
or

Big and Chunky Design Elements

such as Brick and Concrete

This is our "cave like" basement that my husband just loves.
You can see why.....
there's no Shabby Chic here!!!

IMAGES FROM: RALPH LAUREN, MARTHA STEWART, JUSTIN BISHOP, BROOKS AND FALOTICO, VELVET AND LINEN, OBEE DESIGNS