interior design
Man Space Lads’ pads are well and truly out of fashion.
Gabielle Fagan sources interiors tips for dapper rooms - and avoiding ‘decor divorce’.
WRITTEN BY GABRIELLE FAGAN G
one are the days when all men are decor dinosaurs, whose idea of furnishing a
room is one large sofa, a giant flat screen and a coffee table (for resting feet and cans). Tey’re fast becoming an endangered species, as a new style-savvy species emerges - and he’s just as likely to follow his favourite designers on Instagram as his favourite football team, and has a crystal clear idea of what his home should look like. Whatever his style - funky, streamlined, classic or vintage - it’s likely a world away from the stereotypical ‘man cave’, says David Harris, design director of uber-trendy interiors destination, Andrew Martin. “Men have never been so savvy about design and interiors as they are today. Te huge growth
“AROUND 60% OF COUPLES ARGUE ABOUT DECOR,
AND 40% SAY THEY WOULDN’T EVEN MOVE IN WITH SOMEONE IF THEY HATED THEIR INTERIORS”
of Pinterest and Instagram has opened up interior design to everyone, and interiors inspiration is everywhere,” Harris points out. “Design ideas, such as funky neon artworks, modern art wallpapers, architectural lighting ranges, and great furniture covered in rich velvets and leathers, is helping to attract a more masculine following. Men now feel more confident than ever about their interior ideas, and they want to show off their tastes.” But what if you’re not quite there with your decor, or - even more challenging - have to share your taste and space with a partner? Around 60% of couples argue about decor, and 40% say they wouldn’t even move in with someone if they hated their interiors, according to recent research by Mattress Online. Fear not - as four design experts have come to the rescue. Here, they reveal their tips on creating a super-smart ‘man space’ and how to avoid a decor divorce...
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