masculine interior style
08 Tuesday Nov 2011
Written by MrsLamberth in inspiration, Inspirational homes
Most of the time when homes are featured in magazines it is the lady of the house that takes precedence. It is her shadow that walks through the well lit room carrying a vase of flowers or their newborn baby. Seldom do we get to see the man of the house. Most of the time it is because we (women) have a tendency to dominate when it comes to how our home should look. I am guilty of this. My husband has very little to say when it comes to what sofa we buy, what colout the curtains should be etc. I tell myself it is because I have a plan, a vision, a colour palette, a reason behind every item… (and I have style and he is practical tehee).
What do you think your home would look like if your other half (male or female) did the interior styling?
Do you both share an interest in having a beautiful home?
Have you ever had to fight for the right to have something in your home?
Or fight to get rid of something?
Here are a few pictures of men in their homes. I have to say I like it a lot!
6 comments
November 8, 2011 at 11:00 pm
Hi Marianne. I think it’s an interesting discussion to be had by interior designers. I’m aware that my style could perhaps be seen by some as classically masculine to an extent, though I do try to think about interiors in a gender neutral sense. I’m also more of a city person and so an urban theme does influence my style. However I soften what I do with woods, textures and some brighter colour accents.
I steer clear of a lot of so-called interiors magazines because they pander to women. I think Elle deco can be guilty of this, however less so. The Homes section in Elle Deco is always a treat and often features more masculine homes.
My partner and I share the same tastes, though I tend to make all of the decisions around interiors and the aesthetic. In this sense I take the more stereotyped women’s role I suppose.
I’m always amazed by how few men actually do interior design and styling. I wish we could see more as I do think so many women fall back on the good old flowery patterns and chintz (dare I say it and present company excepted).
November 8, 2011 at 11:02 pm
Are u sure is masculine? Is to clean for that : P lovely space!
November 8, 2011 at 11:29 pm
oh it’s very 50/50 in our home.. furniture wise I think he has stronger opinions but we always discus, consider and then he usually brings me round! even though I have to say he is usually right and I love it. my boy trained as a product designer so anything we buy is analysed to the smallest detail – which I, until I met him would usually just brush past..
I have to say I’m more the home keeper so a few softer elements in the house are there because of me.. which he might consider clutter, but I can’t not have a homely home.. there has to be stuff – right! antique vases, flowers, pictures, prints not old flowery patterns and chintz, Garard! but if they did make my way into out home they would look great as they would mixed with the clean, modern, vibe we’re trying to achieve! But one thing I am point blank not allowed a blanket/rug on the bed.. he hates them!
I think it’s fun making a home together – and you should put what and how much you want into it. I come from a family where the men will never care, notice or question so I can see it both ways..
November 9, 2011 at 10:20 am
My boyfriend works away a lot so he’s now become used to walking into a very different house to what he left! I often can’t help myself but to play around with the furniture and even paint a few rooms. I think he’s used to it now and he is yet to walk through the door and not like it…
November 9, 2011 at 11:11 am
Thanks for your comment on my post Marianne. I had to come over and see your related post ;) Luckily, my husband and I are both passionate about interiors and design and our aesthetic tastes are in line. Phewf! As for the finding that women are more concerned with practicality in that study I posted about, I was surprised too at first. But when I thought about it further, I interpreted it in this way: because women (or more specifically, mothers) typically have “run” the household and take care of children and therefore must be organized and talented at multitasking, this may in turn lead to practicality becoming a priority? Maybe…?
Best!
November 11, 2011 at 6:01 pm
luckily hubby has a passion for design so we do this together, but he often leaves the small things to me, like the cushions, vases etc.