How To Make A Bedroom More Masculine

Just keep in mind that when brighter colors are used theyre usually in bold tones such as a strong red or dark jewel tones.

How to make a bedroom more masculine. A large upholstered headboard could easily set a tone in a compact bedroom. Once we had the wood round headboard for him I knew that the vintage black trunk with gold trim that I had in storage would look great at the end of the bed. Leather is a hard-wearing material strong enough to withstand children pets and years of use making a leather sofa or armchair not only an investment piece but a furniture item that can give off a masculine vibe in the right setting.

And while this strategy definitely makes a room more manly the dark colors will often absorb all of the light and create a dim and gloomy space. Honestly I think it looks more masculine than feminine but mostly neutral. Ask your husband specifically what he doesnt like then work with him to find other alternatives.

Weve all seen the man-cave with the all-black walls. The beauty of neutral colours is that they more or less always adapt to their surroundings. It isnt up to you and guess this should be a joint effort and especially if he is the one who is unhappy he should take the lead in suggesting changes.

Stick with Neutral Colours. This doesnt mean the room has to be dark although dark rooms work well with masculine decor. So I decided to go rustic and masculine in a big way with the wood round headboard.

Pastels and other light shimmery hues are naturally feminine so to make a room feel masculine avoid using pale or glossy colors. If you live in a hot climate leather might not be the best option when it comes to seating. Try shades of these colors with pops of brighter colors.

That addressed another of his masculine style points. While colors have no specific gender it caters to and is really a matter of preference statistical data on mens color preference will give you an idea on colors typically favored by men. For example a wooden bed frame with a beautiful live edge headboard looks not only beautiful but comforting as well.