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If you want your home to reflect your great taste without it looking like you tried too hard, read on because these masculine homes hit the nail on the spot!
LIVING ROOM
For a more polished finish, the timber floors were stained a dark brown to match the veneer cladding of the shelves and doors. Where the dining area now stands used to be a bedroom, which had its walls torn down to create a more communal space for entertaining.
Nothing says “I’m a distinguished gentleman with refined tastes” like a sleek, monochromatic home like this!
(Interior design by Plattform Studio)
Don’t be afraid to pick vibrant hues to add contrast to a monochromatic space! This also prevents black walls from looking too dungeon-like.
(Interior design by Architology)
And if you’re the laidback, creative type, showcase your eclectic taste by throwing together a mix of textures and colours. The trick is to make it look effortlessly cool.
(Interior design by Space Sense)
For a warmer feel, go for subdued hues of grey and cosy it up with arty cushions and wooden accents.
(Interior design by AKD3SIGN)
DINING AREA
Living alone with the occasional date popping by? Show her how modern you are with this casual bar height dining table that’s just the right size for small gatherings.
(Interior design by Design Rebirth)
For an open dining area, consider “extending” the kitchen island by attaching a dining table next to it. The table can then offer up more countertop space when you’re preparing bigger meals.
(Interior design by Box.ID Studio)
BEDROOM
Get in the mood for rest (and love) with black out curtains, and a smoky accent wall and grey tufted fabric headboard to match it.
(Interior design by Architology)
Dark brown and warm wooden tones also add a sense of calm and warmth to the sleeping area.
(Interior design by Pure Concept)
And if you’re the clean-cut type, go for a neutral palette, which makes the bedroom as inviting in the day. In order to create the right ambience for this room at night, be sure to have warm accent lights installed.
(Interior design by Mong Design Studio)
KITCHEN
Glossy black laminates work well to amp up the luxe factor in the kitchen. Juxtapose it with some matt and colourful accents for a more contemporary vibe.
(Interior design by AKD3SIGN)
And don’t shy away from your feminine side… Accessorise it with a statement lighting like this industrial yet elegant chandelier from Timolthy Oulton. (It will surely score extra points with the classy ladies.)
(Interior design by Architology)
For a grungier take on the kitchen, go for textural finishes like brick veneers, concrete laminates, and steel accents.
(Interior design by Space Sense)
STUDY
Be the boss of your own space – get a sturdy study table that says “this means business”.
(Interior design by Mong Design Studio)
If you often fantasise about spending all day reading in those large, traditional libraries of Europe, create a downsized version of that in your study room with French-inspired shelves and cabinetry.
(Interior design by The Cottage Crafts)
Or why not turn the study room into a space where you can kickback and unwind? It can be your own home cinema, or a hobby space like this one.
(Interior design by The Scientist Pte Ltd)
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