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Tuesday, September 18th, 2018
Just by looking at these two chairs, you can surely pinpoint which one will go inside a masculine room and which will look perfect in a feminine space. Featured pieces are, from left to right, the Hooker Furniture Living Room Windward Dart Honey Chair and the Hooker Furniture Living Room Kato Leather Club Chair with Dark Brindle.
If you were asked, would you be able to pinpoint the masculine from the feminine décor? Many people default into the blue and pink palettes while others say that whichever color is used, both sexes can actually embrace the style. While this is also true, there are certain elements that can make a room appear traditionally feminine or masculine and the best rooms are often a fusion of both.
Defining a room to be more masculine does not mean that it can only be used by a man. It just says that it has qualities that are often associated or linked with masculinity than femininity. But have you ever wondered why certain features look more masculine while other characteristics are perceived to be feminine?
If you’re still wondering, let’s break the characteristics down and, of course, ladies first.
The Feminine Touch
The pink palette always helps, however, this isn’t the only hue that works in a feminine setting. Other elements that could make a room more girly are the small details such as the tiny floral prints, some delicate paintings hung on the walls. There could also be vases of flowers on corners and the fireplace.
At times, it’s not about flowers and having a pink color base. One can still feel the feminine vibe if the designer uses other delicate accents such as a fine bed tray, some pillows, and scalloped linens.
Feminine rooms have a pretty neutral furniture line. You could go shabby chic or country yet the elegance remains. Whether you add comfy and soft things such as a tufted headboard, light hues, delicate prints, fine golds, and whatnot, the refinement is what always remains.
Feminine rooms also play well with patterns. These spaces make good use of botanicals, florals, and the darkest they could go is damask. Polka dots are also sometimes seen and the materials used are mirrors, gilt, crystals, laces, and everything that’s sweetly feminine.
For the stronger women, textures are the go to design element. Combine shiny and soft textures with matte. Experiment with depth by adding layers of textures. Use velvet, cotton, chenille, silk, and cashmere – just to emphasize the femininity of it all.
The Sturdiness of Masculine Spaces
The rooms that gravitate towards masculinity are often decorated with earthy hues. Think on the line of grays, browns, and charcoal black and you have the perfect manly room.
‘Talk of being macho, this does not mean that the room automatically has to be dark. You can try darker shades with pops of bright colors. Just bear in mind that bold tones like deep red and dark jewel hues are best.
Masculine rooms are also devoid of frills. In place of these embellishments, you will see straight and sleek lines. These do not close the doors on soft edges, though. Generally, masculine silhouettes are either geometric or clean-lined. Don’t infuse curvy elements or you’d be in danger of putting too much femininity in the space.
In order to depict the strength of man, you can also use patterns such as plaids, stripes and herringbone. Solids are safest but you can always experiment with the exciting patterns mentioned. Of course, veer away from florals and other patterns that are often perceived to be pretty.
The materials that you use in a masculine room also count. These have to be polished mahogany or glass, concrete, even steel. Their textures also have the power to visually break the room.
If you have to hang artworks in a masculine space, then be sure to find the biggest and boldest masterpieces. Black and white photos are best and they look amazing on walls right under huge wood beams.
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