Let's face it, guys: when it comes to home decor, the whole idea can be just too "girly." Too many florals and pastels, and even ruffles! Argh! Who can bear it?
Read on and find out how you can transform your place into a polished look only meticulous female homeowners are known for. The best part? You don't have to shell out mega bucks either, so you can go ahead and primp up your car.
So how can you do a home improvement task on your own manly self? It's very easy! Express yourself! Decorate with the things that interest and appeal to you. It can be a baseball bat, a rocker's poster or a plasma TV. Seriously, it doesn't matter. The whole idea of decorating your place is to make it an extension of yourself. Be proud of who you are!
Case in point - if you're an outdoor-lover, then the rustic style, or what is familiarly known as the Great Outdoors theme is perfect for you. Wood panels, hardwood floor, comfy furniture in dark fabrics and area rugs in earth colors are the must-have decorating elements.
Maybe you're Audio Man. After years of saving, you're ready to plunk down four figures on that epitome of music systems, a Clairtone Project G stereo, the piece of bachelor furniture that defined a hipster in the Sinatra era. The Project G originated in 1963, and there are still a few originals around, but its successors live up to their rep, with magnificent clarity coming out of spherical speakers in a rosewood cabinet. This is definitely not Component City; jazz great Oscar Peterson once described the Project G as a rival to his live performances. Only a handful are made today so you'll be scouting big time, but it's worth it. Pair this beauty with a sleek couch and some minimalist tables and vola: It's all about the sound, baby.
If you're one of the million men out there who is a sports fan, you'll have no problems decking your home with everything that reminds you of your favorite team (or player). There are souvenir stores, sports shops and memorabilia outlets, even those present on the internet to get your hands on those amazing sports items. Don't forget to match your sports decors with reclining chairs, a comfy couch and a widescreen plasma TV for those loud and proud sports nights with your fanatic buddies.
You might not have any particular interest to speak of. I'm not implying your boring, buddy. I meant, you might be an all-around kind of guy. Cool actually! So why not just go contemporary and go with the flow? Apply the trend and make your home an abode of the stylish, vogue world. Use neutral shades, minimalist furnishings, funky lighting fixtures and interesting artworks.
So you're a culture vulture? Man, the ladies love someone who appreciates the finer things in life, so make the most of it. Go for a modified English Country look (watch out for those florals!) and deck the walls with mementoes of your trips to Kenya and Copenhagen. Could be fine art, could be your own photos in elegant frames or maybe those African masks you picked up for a song in the Cape Town marketplace. Look for an antique table suggesting a French monarch, and a wine cabinet to make the ladies swoon.
Finally, there's nothing that says a man can't be King of the Kitchen (all the great chefs are men, after all). If you love cooking, then pimp out your kitchen. Install an island, a high-end stainless steel range with exhaust hood, and a rack to hang your pots and pans. If this is beyond your budget, then accessorize with some small appliances in contemporary colors and finishes. The way to a woman's heart is often through her tastebuds! - 29957
Read on and find out how you can transform your place into a polished look only meticulous female homeowners are known for. The best part? You don't have to shell out mega bucks either, so you can go ahead and primp up your car.
So how can you do a home improvement task on your own manly self? It's very easy! Express yourself! Decorate with the things that interest and appeal to you. It can be a baseball bat, a rocker's poster or a plasma TV. Seriously, it doesn't matter. The whole idea of decorating your place is to make it an extension of yourself. Be proud of who you are!
Case in point - if you're an outdoor-lover, then the rustic style, or what is familiarly known as the Great Outdoors theme is perfect for you. Wood panels, hardwood floor, comfy furniture in dark fabrics and area rugs in earth colors are the must-have decorating elements.
Maybe you're Audio Man. After years of saving, you're ready to plunk down four figures on that epitome of music systems, a Clairtone Project G stereo, the piece of bachelor furniture that defined a hipster in the Sinatra era. The Project G originated in 1963, and there are still a few originals around, but its successors live up to their rep, with magnificent clarity coming out of spherical speakers in a rosewood cabinet. This is definitely not Component City; jazz great Oscar Peterson once described the Project G as a rival to his live performances. Only a handful are made today so you'll be scouting big time, but it's worth it. Pair this beauty with a sleek couch and some minimalist tables and vola: It's all about the sound, baby.
If you're one of the million men out there who is a sports fan, you'll have no problems decking your home with everything that reminds you of your favorite team (or player). There are souvenir stores, sports shops and memorabilia outlets, even those present on the internet to get your hands on those amazing sports items. Don't forget to match your sports decors with reclining chairs, a comfy couch and a widescreen plasma TV for those loud and proud sports nights with your fanatic buddies.
You might not have any particular interest to speak of. I'm not implying your boring, buddy. I meant, you might be an all-around kind of guy. Cool actually! So why not just go contemporary and go with the flow? Apply the trend and make your home an abode of the stylish, vogue world. Use neutral shades, minimalist furnishings, funky lighting fixtures and interesting artworks.
So you're a culture vulture? Man, the ladies love someone who appreciates the finer things in life, so make the most of it. Go for a modified English Country look (watch out for those florals!) and deck the walls with mementoes of your trips to Kenya and Copenhagen. Could be fine art, could be your own photos in elegant frames or maybe those African masks you picked up for a song in the Cape Town marketplace. Look for an antique table suggesting a French monarch, and a wine cabinet to make the ladies swoon.
Finally, there's nothing that says a man can't be King of the Kitchen (all the great chefs are men, after all). If you love cooking, then pimp out your kitchen. Install an island, a high-end stainless steel range with exhaust hood, and a rack to hang your pots and pans. If this is beyond your budget, then accessorize with some small appliances in contemporary colors and finishes. The way to a woman's heart is often through her tastebuds! - 29957
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