The main differences between a decor that is geared to the taste of a single man and one which appeals more to feminine desires is the absence of soft decorations such as floral curtains or blinds, decorative cushions and an abundance of ornaments.
Furniture is often contemporary and minimal. Corner sofas are great if space is at a premium as they give extra floor area, allowing you to put your feet up and truly relax. As they tend to dominate the room, they are best in pale colours, enabling the more powerful colours usually associated with a masculine decor to make the colour statement.
Vertical blinds such as the Oslo Grey Vertical Blind or woodweave blinds like the Emperor Bamboo & Woodweave Blind are great for times when you may wish to control both light and privacy. They will give you shade from direct sunlight, add a layer of interest to the décor and will also look great from the outside as well as inside.
Do not automatically reject the idea of curtains; their bold designs will lift the entire scheme, especially if you have large windows. Metal curtain poles will combine the elements of the room if the decor is modern contemporary, as metal finishes usually feature quite strongly in this style of furniture.
The Integra Zorb 19mm & 28mm Metal Curtain Pole Set makes a simple statement that is masculine and unfussy, while enhancing the dark colours of the curtain fabrics. Alternatively if your furniture is wooden, or you have wooden flooring, then a wooden curtain pole, the Speedy 28mm County Wooden Curtain Pole for example makes a great choice as it unifies the room.
Wooden flooring is great if the room is geared towards a masculine look, it is both warm to look at and to walk on, the perfect answer for flooring in a room that may need to combine various activities. A large co-coordinating rug offers a luxurious relief and will also soften the acoustics of the room.
Masculine rooms tend to give an assertive look, often being decorated or at least curtained with geometric patterns, stripes or checks in autumnal colours. Roman blinds work well as a secondary window treatment or as the main window dressing, the formal lines being well suited to this style of décor.
If you wish for a combination of curtains and blinds, then a plain blind that compliments the curtains such as the Islita Jet Roman Blind makes a great choice, whereas if you want a more extravagant look, then the Eclectics Khasikov Cocoa Roman Blind is the type of blind that will make a fabulous focal point.
