Whether you're outfitting a man den for Father's Day or decking out your prized bachelor pad, these masculine-inspired spaces are daring in design and robust in style.
Man caves and bachelor pads don't need to suffer from a plague of sports paraphernalia and worn out leather furnishings. Masculine-inspired design has the beauty of pushing boundaries, whether being bold with colour or daring with decor accessories; and with nothing too dainty, these handsome homes are robust in style while staying comfortable and inviting.
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12 stylish masculine-inspired spaces
Dapper bachelor pad
As sharp as a three-piece suit, the three-storey open-concept house features loungy furnishings, offbeat art and snappy rugs. The main floor is bookended by ceiling-height windows at the front and back, while the hardwood floors are done in smoked oak, bringing warmth to stark white walls.
12 stylish masculine-inspired spaces
Retro-industrial
Designer Ramsin Khachi created a new spiral staircase with a more gradual descent, placing it in the middle of the living space to delineate the dining area and add drama. Stamped-metal dining chairs and a glass barn-style pendant light amplify the industrial vibe of this open-concept loft.
12 stylish masculine-inspired spaces
Tailored chic
This dream bathroom was designed with a tailored, masculine chic persona, including a Burberry-inspired floor from 18-inch-square Calacatta marble tiles, and a few Art Deco-inspired nods to the 1912 home’s character.
12 stylish masculine-inspired spaces
Dark and dramatic
The rich black walls offer a moody, masculine look and also camouflage the dark cabinetry. While the moulding gives the office added character, intriguing elements like the vintage Karl Springer-like waterfall desk and the geometric pendant light create a dramatic setting.
12 stylish masculine-inspired spaces
Colourfully enriched
A far cry from the non-descript builder-white box it once was, the apartment has a laid-back, masculine style. Enveloped in a deep colour combo of jewel-toned blue, grey and brown with sultry siren red as an electrifying accent, the small abode is immediately inviting.
12 stylish masculine-inspired spaces
Let function dictate design
Displaying his hat collection on this rustic exposed beam near the entry happened organically for Pierre. “There already was a hook on it when I moved in, and I just put my hat there one day,” he says. “I thought it looked cool, so I hung my second and third and so on.”
12 stylish masculine-inspired spaces
Modern masculine retreat
Feature walls of back-painted glass reflect light and give the rooms architectural distinction, which was lacking. To keep the look consistent, there's one in each space - office, bedroom and living room - and they're all treated with the same deep grey colour.
12 stylish masculine-inspired spaces
Sleek sophistication
While all-white decor makes some people want to splash the walls with colour, others find it calming. Masculine Mid-Century Modern furnishings, including Wassily armchairs and a Barcelona lounger, look classically elegant in the sunken living room on the lowest level.
12 stylish masculine-inspired spaces
Modern and avant-garde
Given this homeowner's love of loud modern art and avant-garde accessories, he was surprised to discover that he also had a penchant for antique shopping when he embarked on renovating and designing his dream home more than four years ago.
12 stylish masculine-inspired spaces
Bold and whimsical
Every visual moment counts in designer Jamie Alexander’s diminutive 600-square-foot loft, where big pieces, bold prints and anything-but-basic colour mingle to chic and spacious (feeling) results.
12 stylish masculine-inspired spaces
Stylish suite
Rich dark hues accented with touches of brass are married throughout this renovated Edwardian-style home, bringing together vintage European pieces with a variety of textures to create an undeniably sophisticated look.
12 stylish masculine-inspired spaces
Prized possessions
The top of the bookshelf now pays tribute to the homeowner’s husband, displaying choice prized pieces, such as his literary favourites, a vintage camera and a Darth Vader mask.
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