Man Space: Luxurious Living and Lounging Ideas
Inviting, masculine living rooms that will encourage you to put your tired feet up
The living room is one area in your home that, besides your bedroom, you spend the most time relaxing in. It is also the space that your guests kick back in when they visit you. A great living room is the perfect balance of looking good, practicality and comfort.
Here are a few expert tips to help you get the right balance.
Here are a few expert tips to help you get the right balance.
- A TV is important to every man, but don’t let it be a feature of the room. Counterbalance the TV with an oversized artwork on a different wall of the living space.
- If space is tight, avoid bulky furniture and purchase items that are more streamlined. When it comes to sofas, having one that sits off the floor on legs is an instant improvement compared to one that has a heavy base.
- Once your furniture is sorted, it’s time to layer the space to add warmth and personality. Cushions, books, rugs, art and plants transform your place from a house, to a home.
Walls
If you have wall space that is envied by everyone who visits, utilise it, particularly in a narrow room like the one shown here. If you are restricted to what you can decorate with on the ground, line your walls with art or photography.
More: 12 Creative Ways to Bring Life to Blank Walls
If you have wall space that is envied by everyone who visits, utilise it, particularly in a narrow room like the one shown here. If you are restricted to what you can decorate with on the ground, line your walls with art or photography.
More: 12 Creative Ways to Bring Life to Blank Walls
Zones
In a large room, furniture can easily look lost. By zoning the room with a large rug, it not only anchors your furniture pieces, but adds warmth to the area. This simple colour palette of neutral tones also connects the spaces, between the walls, furniture and fireplace .
In a large room, furniture can easily look lost. By zoning the room with a large rug, it not only anchors your furniture pieces, but adds warmth to the area. This simple colour palette of neutral tones also connects the spaces, between the walls, furniture and fireplace .
Grey tones
Grey is a very on trend colour and is well used as a feature wall and rug in this room. The variety of grey textures are also a nice reflection of the outdoor finishes, creating a flow between the indoor and outdoor living areas.
Grey is a very on trend colour and is well used as a feature wall and rug in this room. The variety of grey textures are also a nice reflection of the outdoor finishes, creating a flow between the indoor and outdoor living areas.
Timber
This is always a classic and timeless choice. Instead of a timber floor, this home as been designed by thinking outside the box and using the natural material as joinery instead. Maximising your storage options is always advised in a living area, and if you are more of a minimalist and wish to hide your clutter, sliding doors are the way to do it!
This is always a classic and timeless choice. Instead of a timber floor, this home as been designed by thinking outside the box and using the natural material as joinery instead. Maximising your storage options is always advised in a living area, and if you are more of a minimalist and wish to hide your clutter, sliding doors are the way to do it!
Space
Simplicity is key when it comes to this interior. With a colour palette of warm grey, white and timber, this space ticks all the boxes of practicality and is a great use of the floor plan. When planning your furniture, think about how many people you need to seat at any one time in your living room. There is no point filling the space with unnecessary furniture if you don’t need it. Remember: quality over quantity.
Simplicity is key when it comes to this interior. With a colour palette of warm grey, white and timber, this space ticks all the boxes of practicality and is a great use of the floor plan. When planning your furniture, think about how many people you need to seat at any one time in your living room. There is no point filling the space with unnecessary furniture if you don’t need it. Remember: quality over quantity.
Rugs
This is a great example of luxury furniture and finishes combined. Keeping the selection simple, the star of the room is the feature floor rug. Rugs are the perfect way to add instant colour and vibrancy to a room, and can be easily replaced when you are ready for an interior or colour update.
Discover how to decorate with rugs
This is a great example of luxury furniture and finishes combined. Keeping the selection simple, the star of the room is the feature floor rug. Rugs are the perfect way to add instant colour and vibrancy to a room, and can be easily replaced when you are ready for an interior or colour update.
Discover how to decorate with rugs
Luxe additions
Adding wall mouldings instantly creates a sophisticated, gentleman’s room, and selecting curtains in the same colour as the wall gives continuity to the space, especially when they are drawn shut. When renovating, also consider custom joinery, such as this built-in storage unit – it is not only practical, but offers a space to place personal decorative items.
Adding wall mouldings instantly creates a sophisticated, gentleman’s room, and selecting curtains in the same colour as the wall gives continuity to the space, especially when they are drawn shut. When renovating, also consider custom joinery, such as this built-in storage unit – it is not only practical, but offers a space to place personal decorative items.
Wallpaper
This doesn’t have to be loud and a feature item of a room. Here is a perfect example of a restrained wallpaper, complementing the room – it’s paired with dark furniture and works well with the technology, storage and decoration. Note that the Eames Replica Chair With Ottoman is the ultimate man space seating.
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This doesn’t have to be loud and a feature item of a room. Here is a perfect example of a restrained wallpaper, complementing the room – it’s paired with dark furniture and works well with the technology, storage and decoration. Note that the Eames Replica Chair With Ottoman is the ultimate man space seating.
Step inside this home
Colour and finish
When a living room is in an open plan home, you should consider the colour palette and finishes of the surrounding rooms. This home has chosen a monochrome (black and white) scheme that flows through from the kitchen area. Adding a colourful rug defines the living room and adds a punch of colour to break up the neutral colour palette throughout.
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When a living room is in an open plan home, you should consider the colour palette and finishes of the surrounding rooms. This home has chosen a monochrome (black and white) scheme that flows through from the kitchen area. Adding a colourful rug defines the living room and adds a punch of colour to break up the neutral colour palette throughout.
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This is the key in this luxury living room. With a plethora of beautiful textiles – sofa, curtains and floor rug, the space is perfectly layered with cushions, lighting and coffee table accessories. The neutral colour palette is practical and timeless.