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Your parlor is a room meant for entertaining and I can't think of a nicer way to enjoy it then to design it with a plain and unfrilled masculine theme.
No matter what your budget, you can make a masculine style in your parlor with a few minor differences, like adding a wallpaper border and coordinating your photos and artwork to enhance your room with a little bit of masculinity. Don't be scared to change things such as the rugs, fixtures, decorative accessories and wall color along with your sofa and coffee table.
How you dress your windows can can enhance your masculine style. To have a fabulous design in your parlor you might consider having plain drapes or wooden blinds. There are various treatments that you can match up to this style, especially if you coordinate them with other elements in the room, but you should avoid ruffled valances or curtains.
A key element when decorating your parlor with a masculine look is what you put on the walls. For this look the room colors make a big difference - you should contemplate having earthtones and neutrals blacks and whites as a paint color. Try using a solid color paint on the walls, or apply a solid wallpaper with interest such as a seude or leather. You don't have to get too fancy or spend a lot of money and if you don't want color on the walls, just paint the walls a neutral shade and add the color in your accents.
Decorative items are crucial to pulling your masculine style together. You can totally alter the appearance of your room merely by replacing the accessories! Concentrate on selecting photos, artwork and mantle clocks, in colors and patterns that match your masculine design theme. You'll be amazed at how simple and cheap it is, and what a big difference these changes make! You should to add in loads of simple unadorned accessories as well as photos in plain frames and you might even try a few taxidermy to really give a great look to your parlor. Supplementary touches such as plants to soften the look can make your room appear like it was done by a designer.
What you put on the floor can make a big difference, but if it costs too much for new floors for your parlor then work with your floors by covering them in area rugs that have a masculine decor. If you are lucky enough to be able to afford new floors, consider hardwood or tile.
It's not crucial that you coordinate your sofa, coffee table, and desk but the parlor should have lots of solid, straight lined furniture. To really pick up on the masculine style, use furniture with a dark stain.
Accurate lighting is a must in most rooms and the parlor is no exception. To compliment your masculine style, you will want to think about the style of fixtures as well as the type. If you are decorating with a masculine look, you may want to try installing recessed lighting with lamps or plain wall sconces but Always steer clear of anything that is frilly crystal chandeliers and lamps. Many parlors can benefit from a table lamp along with decorative sconces.
An important decorating area that you have got to think about when redecorating are your walls. Even the plainest walls can be made to look good with great wall art and decorative accessories. Try adding modern art paintings or posters in frames to your parlor walls to really bring out the manliness of your masculine decor.
Designing a great masculine look in your parlor can be as difficult or simple as you want it to be. Either way, paying attention to detail and being sure to match your decorative accessories and furniture will help you pull off a fantastic new masculine style that you'll love to show off to your friends!
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