Not every guy isTeddy Roosevelt, though most of us wish we were.
Contrary to popular belief, theres nothing effeminate about decorating.
Well, weve simplified it down with these17 home decorating tips for men.
via unikvintagefurniture.com
Go Vintage
This is a thematic choice that can back up your bacon.
People feel morecomfortable with used things, and theyre simpler to buy, because only quality lasts.
Find stuff that makes you feel completely comfortable.
Its easy enough tochange how something looks, but altering how it feels is a whole other animal.
Make it easy to live with, then worry about making it look good.
Given a nice lacquer, the most disheveled end table or armoire can be revived.
Just because it looks worn doesnt mean it should look cheap and abused.
Youavoid a cluttered lookby sticking to a few basic items and few accents.
Those can come with time.
Decorating is a marathon, not a sprint.
If you like planes,or technology, or music, or whatever, show that off.
War Room Your Walls
This strategy is great for the man who doesnt really care about art.
Here too, vintage and antique is always great.
If you must showsports paraphernalia, go with old-school stuff.
Let the Outside In
Your viewis one of the easiest ways to spruce up a room.
Letting light pour in proves you arent a hermit and dont live in a meth den.
It gives the illusion of space to cramped quarters, and lets the world around you do the work.
If your view is depressing, liven your window frames in a dazzling color to create interesting contrast.
Wood, Glass, Metal, Stone
Heres the patterns to stick to if youre unsure.
verify you mix it up a little so it doesnt look like you live in a literal cave.
Book It
You cannot go wrong with acollection of literature.
Find hardbacks that are fairly plain, and remove book jackets from anything thats too flashy.
Stick to right angles with your furniture and avoid whorls and swirls of paint on the walls.
Gray now does that job, and gives a nice, neutral feel to any space.
Get floor lamps with dense shades, or table lights that have gentle, pastel coloration on their covers.
Soft lights are inviting, mask problems, and give everything a peaceful, cozy glow.
Choose anything tasteful that you find interesting, and you should be fine.
Photography is an easier medium to choose than artwork.
At least, until you get a better sense of what youre doing.
