Feeling like your living environment could use a bit of manly decorating to over-accentuate your debonair personality and portray you to the rest of the world as something you’re definitely not but are dying to be? Great, because there are plenty of manly decorating tips you need to try out if you want to let that alpha vibe permeate your entire bachelor pad. Let’s dig in.
Keep it simple and organised
The first rule of a truly manly interior is that there is no excuse for untidiness. So, just pick up after yourself and stick to a strict cleaning schedule because if there is anything girls appreciate (and boys, for that matter), it’s cleanliness. But it doesn’t end there; you also want to refrain from cluttering the place with extraneous decor elements, because a real man is not overly complicated, and he knows what he likes. For this reason, be like Harvey Specter and keep everything neat and tidy, with a semi-minimalist touch.
Opt for a semi-rustic vibe
Women love modern decor and playful colour palettes such as pastels and bright hues that make everything look like a fairy tale scenery, but it’s not something they wish to see at a guy’s place. A man wants an interior that is rustic, natural, heavy, and slightly brooding in its choice of colours and elements. So, don’t shy away from natural, wooden elements that feature a few manly scuffs here and there.
Leather is always in style
Speaking of manly decor, the type and colour of your furniture pieces will have a massive influence on the overall look and feel of your home. With that in mind, there is nothing that portrays a manly setting like a well-positioned leather sectional in the living room that just screams “I am the man of this house”.
Introduce unparalleled comfort
It should go without saying that your place should boast unparalleled comfort in every sense of the word. From the seating area in the kitchen, to the intimate spa vibe in the bathroom, all the way to the king-size, hardwood-bodied bed in the bedroom that would turn every visitor into an overnight guest.
Master the art of rug layering
Rugs are awesome, and more importantly, rugs are powerful tools every man should have in his arsenal, as they can transform every room, upgrade every decor line, accentuate focal points, and even make an excellent make-out spot by the fireplace. There is no limit to the use of contemporary round rugs, which will introduce pure comfort and some much-needed masculinity into the space.
Show off your favourite pieces
You know what women say: men are all the same. Well, you, you’re going to show everyone just how unique you are by strategically positioning interesting decor elements in every room that showcase your hobbies and interests. For instance, if you’re a Marvel fan, proudly display your Captain America shield somewhere in the living room. Or, if outdoor adventures are your thing, then make sure spoils from your travels make it onto every shelf in your home.
Don’t forget about natural elements
Nature is sexy, natural elements are manly, and they should find their way in every room – take that to heart. The truth is, even if you’re not an outdoor enthusiast and hiking gives you butt cramps while spiders freak you out, displaying natural elements around the interior is going to dramatically increase that macho vibe in your home. Therefore, opt for lots of greenery and wooden elements throughout.
Use the walls to showcase your alpha personality
A picture is worth a thousand words, so rather than talking about how amazing you are, which would bore everyone to death, why not let your selection of artwork speak for you? The key is to find that subtle balance between too much colour, and bland and unimaginative. Needless to say, still life paintings are a big no. Instead, opt for grand wall art depicting something along the lines of a vintage map of the world, a flag, or even abstract art.
Combine the manliest materials
Wood, glass, metal, and stone. These are the materials every man should have in his home, strategically weaved into the decor line, one complementing the other. Stainless steel countertops, wooden cabinetry, stone showers with glass doors… The possibilities are endless; just let your imagination run free.
Make it look like you read
Do you read, like, at all? It doesn’t matter, so long as everyone else thinks you do. Proudly displaying your collection of books around the house is an excellent way to show you’re a mature man on a never-ending quest to understand the intricacies of life, and better himself in every way. It would be a nice bonus if you actually picked up a book every once in a while, though.
It doesn’t matter if you’re really an alpha male or desperately trying to look like one, a manly apartment is bound to tell a manly story to every guest. With these macho tips in mind, go ahead and decorate your place to win over every girl and make all of your whipped friends jealous.
