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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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Thursday, May 10th, 2018
One look and you’d know which room is masculine and which one is feminine. Featured collections are the Fine Furniture Design Living Room Northam Cocktail Ottoman and the Hooker Furniture Bedroom Modern Romance California King Upholstered Shelter Bed.
One look and you’d know which room is masculine and which one is feminine. Featured collections are the Fine Furniture Design Living Room Northam Cocktail Ottoman and the Hooker Furniture Bedroom Modern Romance California King Upholstered Shelter Bed.
When asked whether the room that you’re standing in is masculine or feminine, how would you respond? Are there really masculine and feminine rooms?
There are instances when interior designers described houses or rooms in this manner but this does not seem to go well with a few readers. Calling anything masculine or feminine does not mean that the style is purely for males or purely for females. This only means that the characteristics that are associated with a particular design are more inclined with one gender than the other.
Ladies First
Let’s define what rooms are often linked to femininity. The living room is a high-traffic zone. When you see floral throws, a colorful abstract painting, or pink walls, then you’re sure to think that the place belongs to someone who is feminine.
This could also be the case in the bedroom where the floral wallpaper sits right on top of the pink walls. The furniture is fairly neutral but it is encased with light colors such as delicate golds and pastels. You are also likely to see comfy stuff such as a tufted ottoman, delicate prints, and pile fabrics.
Now on to Men
The rooms where masculinity thrives is a place where there are leather sofa, rough-hewn logs, dark-colored furnishings, and sometimes, even stuffed animals. And nothing screams bachelor pad more than black leather chairs.
You are also going to find a lot of wood beams, textures, plaid, some gold frames, and a leather headboard.
What makes these things masculine is the thing that is associated with the particular material used. For example, leather is linked with hunting as are animal hides. Exposed bricks, concrete, and wood beams are known to be rugged, thus, manly. Simple, straight lines define the very nature of men as the female form is more angular.
Metals such as chrome or steel are the epitome of simplicity as well as honesty.
Going Feminine
Feminine interiors are not all created alike. Just as there are many different kinds of women, there, too, are different feminine designs. Those who have a romantic, Bohemian personality could go for shabby chic. The career woman could opt for the more linear designs.
Home décor that comes with curvilinear forms, asymmetry, and soft colors is a style that epitomizes what’s typically feminine, though. If you want to set up a more feminine room in your home, then you can always begin with any muted, soft color.
Don’t immediately go for pink, though, as this is already too cliché. Explore the wonders of the color spectrum. Pick the color that speaks to you then find the grayed down version of this same hue. You can then create a soft palette out of the color that you mixed.
You can still use darker colors so long as you have them paired with lighter colors.
The next step is to achieve the curvilinear forms that are naturally feminine. Don’t go for geometrics as these are strictly edgy and, therefore, more masculine. If you still can’t let go of geometric shapes, then you could go for random asymmetry. Don’t go for symmetry when you have to use geometrics. Remember this especially when you are organizing framed photos.
Say yes to traditional or romantic designs since these tend to be more associated with femininity. Use ornate details on your metals, wood, and stone works. Consider using lighter woods and leather so that the soft lines and materials are counteracted.
Femininity is also defined by lush fabrics and materials. Invest in the fluffiest pillows. Use a plush-textured accent rug. Find also some touchable textiles for all your living spaces.
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Monday, January 25th, 2016
This FFDM Protege chair will be a lovely ‘mismatch’ to another neutral-colored seating piece.
If your heart jumps each time you see a condominium unit or a townhouse, then know that you have to prepare to live in a place that is cozy. Foregoing the idea of an open space plan is not an easy decision to make but should you sign up for this kind of home, then it’s time to look for the right design that is most suitable for it. ‘Ever considered the shabby chic style?
Okay, so you have saved every bit of hard-earned money and have sacrificed on shopping and travel – what now?
Old vs. New
Carefully plan what theme you will use before you move in to your new condominium or townhouse unit. One of the most utilized, these days, when it comes to limited space is the shabby chic concept.
Rachel Ashwell popularized this stylish interior design concept to focus on comfort, highlight the beauty of seemingly time-worn furniture and objects, and for the homeowner to appreciate practical living.
This concept can even guide you in mixing traditional and new pieces. Choose from our catalogue and find the right furniture, accessories and lighting fixtures.
If you are thinking of buying second-hand furniture, think again. It is much better to have new furniture given a distressed appeal than to take the risk of buying the damaged ones. Bargain shops sell at the lowest prices but you are never guaranteed of the quality of the stuff that you are buying. So, it is much better to invest in a few quality pieces than to have different sets of furniture only to end up spending more money on repairs.
Coming from the Ancestry Collection of FFDM, this light-colored drawer is sure to be a big hit inside any shabby chic setting.
Let’s Decorate
The shabby chic style is basically minimalist and is almost synonymous with white. You may paint the walls of your home with flat white, pearl, cream, or any shade of white. Apart from having white(ish) walls, take note that you also need to have a few white furniture and accent pieces. These will add a distinct as well as intimate feel to your home. White furnishings are also easy to clean using your regular household bleach.
Now, which room would you like to design first?
First, there’s the living room. Carry the modern facade from the outside to this part of your home. Your condominium or townhouse unit will surely have a rustic yet cozy appeal once you start bringing in the lovely furniture and accent pieces.
The living room must have a clean yet non-antiseptic feel. It should be minimalist but with a few accent pieces to boost such as a lovely chest, a coffee table, console table, or some shelves.
In the dining room, be sure to showcase a table that was aged to sit perfectly in this important space. Have a Victorian couch rest against the white wall. Wicker chairs would look lovely when placed with white curtains as backdrop.
Now to the kitchen: have the furniture and appliances in neutral colors. This is so they won’t clash with the condo or townhouse’s overall appeal.
If you are one of those who prefer to have a home office, then use a white desk as much as you can. Now couple the lovely white desk with a unique accent chair and some neutral shelves.
Should you still have space for one guest room, then make sure that this room is just as cozy as the rest of your home. Use the same shade on the walls and on the furniture that will be placed there. Since the bed is pretty much the focal point, then take time to choose the ones that you will invest in for the master bedroom as well as this room.
Lastly, with your shabby chic bathroom, ascertain that you do not miss out on an ornate mirror that will bring character to this room. Find one that has a wooden frame that matches the stylish theme that you have chosen.
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