How to Decorate a Male's Bedroom
A man's bedroom should be a showcase of masculine colors, textures and tones, yet not feel overwhelming. Just as an overly frilly, lacy, or floral female's bedroom can be overpowering, going overboard with masculine decorating schemes can have the same effect. The key is balance. At the same time, you should always choose decorative items that you genuinely like and best express your personality. Does this Spark an idea?
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Paint your walls a rich, masculine color. According to dreamhomedecor.com, a man's bedroom "should have basic and bold colors to give it a strong look." The hot favorites are black, blue, purple and green.
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Pick a lighter or darker shade of the same color that you've painted or papered your walls and use that for your bedspreads and drapes. Sticking to the same color reduces the possibility of giving your room a busy, jolted look, yet you continue to indulge the masculine feel. On the other hand, you can always pick a color that complements your main color well. For example, if your walls are blue, you can use any shade of green, gray, brown or black.
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Choose sleek modern furniture. The clean lines and simple designs of most modern furniture are inherently masculine. Then choose lamps that best match or contrast your furniture. For example, if your modern bed is made of wrought iron, you can easily match that with a wrought iron lamp or even a steel and glass lamp. Conversely, you can put a banker's lamp or a library lamp on the nightstand for a contrasting effect.
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Consider decorating with throw pillows and throw rugs. Pillows and rugs are a fun and easy way to add texture to a room. You don't have to worry if they match your color scheme exactly or at all--they're just meant to add a splash of color. Leather, suede or animal print patterns are a great addition to men's rooms.
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Tips & Warnings
Hang paintings, framed posters, or even a mirror in your room. Pick stuff you genuinely enjoy looking at.
