What associations do you have with the phrase “men’s room design”? Simplicity, convenience, individuality. These are the qualities that men value when it comes to arranging their personal space. The times when a guy’s room was associated with “creative clutter” or outright chaos are gradually becoming a thing of the past. The Spartan “mattress, table, chair and bare walls” is also not our option. In this article we will try to get rid of such stereotypes. The design of a men's room can and should be stylish!
Common interior styles for men
Before planning the design of a room, you first need to decide on a style. It all depends on the tastes of a particular person.
Contemporary
Contemporary is a harmonious combination of minimalism, constructivism and simplicity. Style features: simple shapes, straight lines, geometric prints and a variety of accessories.
He does not have strict design rules, and choosing furniture products and decor for this style is not at all difficult.
High tech
Many men love innovative technologies, scientific discoveries and inventions. All these interests can be embodied in high-tech style.
And glass, plastic, metal products, LED lighting devices and, of course, technology will help you with this.
The accent in the room, which is decorated in high-tech style, can be made on a large TV or game console.
Loft
One of the most popular style trends in men's interiors. It is characterized by minimal wall treatment, using untreated bricks.
The atmosphere of a factory or attic will appeal to many men.
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Brutalism
Perhaps the best interior style for business men is brutalism. Concrete, minimal decor and functionality.
However, there is one “But”, this style direction requires a lot of free space and a minimum of things.
Minimalism
Minimalism is well suited for decorating a men's room, especially if the room is small.
Functionality and simplicity are the main principles and advantages of this style.
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Furniture and storage systems
The main requirement, as has been mentioned many times, is comfort and reliability. As for the style decision, the main tone in the design of the apartment is set by several large objects.
There should be enough storage systems to avoid clutter in the room, but only the required amount. Often the interior of a bachelor in this regard is thought out to the smallest detail.
Just like a woman, a man simply needs a dressing room, or a large closet and a full-length mirror.
Organization of space
Even in a small apartment you can properly organize the space. And if you have a large house or cottage, this is even easier.
A huge area, high ceilings, the presence of second light, large open windows, combining several rooms into one space - they help well when planning and placing accents.
If there is a lot of space, then it is necessary to highlight it and present it correctly; if there is not enough space, then create a feeling of freedom.
To accomplish this task, the living room is often combined with a kitchen and dining room.
Wardrobe
If there is extra space in the apartment, a man will definitely make a dressing room. If there is no free space, a spacious wardrobe is installed to store all the necessary things and items of clothing.
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Men's interior for every room
You can think over a masculine interior for each room. The most important thing is to take into account all the details and nuances.
Living room
Large objects, such as a wooden or metal table, will add masculinity to the room.
However, sometimes the living room has an irregular shape - it can be elongated from the window to the door leaf, which does not always allow you to organize and use the entire space completely.
In such a situation, it can be zoned by dividing it using a wooden module, different floor coverings and lamps.
In the sitting area there is a TV, a wooden bench in the form of a sofa with mattresses in rough covers and a table made of coated glass. This will help completely dilute the atmosphere and make it more pleasant.
Bedroom
Many young people love folding sofas because of their practicality. However, huge beds are chosen much more often, since they do not need to be constantly unfolded and folded.
The men's bedroom can also be decorated with a bar stocked with various drinks. The color scheme does not have to be beige or steel.
Many men prefer bright accents in the bedroom. These can be chocolate brown, red, steel and dark blue shades.
Kitchen
The kitchen is not only a room for women; many men love to cook. Not everyone can boast of a spacious room, but this is not a reason to forget about the interior.
For a small kitchen, you should choose a set of snow-white color. A framed window will let sunlight into the kitchen, visually increasing its spaciousness.
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For large kitchens, muted colors and countertops made of marble or wood are suitable.
The central part of the design solution can be a large copper hood or weighty devices hidden in a glass cabinet.
A man's kitchen is not complete without a wine counter. Color solutions do not have to be monochrome; a bright yellow tabletop will look very good.
Bathroom
The interior of a bathroom for men is most often minimalist, and the color scheme is restrained.
The main thing here is to emphasize your individuality with vintage, shabby chic or futurism.
The design can be standard, minimalistic, bohemian, technological and close to industrial style. Marble, beautiful tiles and antique-style plumbing can help with this.
It would not be amiss to use bright colors, which is especially suitable for a bathroom in a standard black and white design.
Cabinet
The office for work should be solid and discreet.
Everything should contribute to concentration and proper performance of duties, so choose calm colors.
Classic performance is preferred by mature and successful men.
A work office is not complete without comfortable furniture products: an armchair, a computer desk that should accommodate everything you need, and additional cabinets.
An ottoman will also help, as it will help you unwind and relax.
Wardrobe
Time is valuable for a man, so organizing his wardrobe helps him not to waste it, because all the necessary things are placed on hangers, look beautiful, and do not need to be ironed.
Character in design can be expressed through strict lines, expensive colors and functionality.
The dressing room should be filled with hangers, holders, and compartments for accessories. It is also worth installing a mirror there.
To make things easy to find, you need to organize good lighting. If the space is used up to the ceiling, you should think about a staircase.
You can equip a separate corner for sports equipment.
Apartment design and zoning options
The size of one-room apartments is not particularly large, so it will not be possible to bring absolutely any design ideas to life. When zoning a room, you first need to decide on the possibility of redevelopment. If the property owner is committed to a major renovation with moving walls, then more zoning opportunities arise. If this is not possible, then it is necessary to develop a design project in which the areas of the apartment will be highlighted using color or some kind of furniture. But masculine-style interiors are initially very laconic, so the division into zones can be completely arbitrary. In a studio you just need to designate places for sleeping and eating, and in ordinary apartments in the rooms you can use color accents to highlight a place for playing sports. When developing a design project, the interiors of all rooms in the apartment are thought out:
- kitchens;
- rooms;
- bathroom;
- hallway
Kitchen-living room
The design of the kitchen and living room should begin with the choice of lighting. Warm white light is appropriate here, because it creates an atmosphere of comfort. Food illuminated with white light looks very appetizing. The color of the kitchen set depends on the personal preferences of the young man. It is best to choose closed wooden cabinets with metal accents. There should be a lot of cabinets, since they will store cooking equipment (blender, food processor, toaster, multicooker, etc.). Men don't always like to cook on the stove or in the oven. The dining table can be anything. Its size depends on the size of the kitchen, but in bachelor apartments there is no need for large tables. You can even limit yourself to a bar counter. This element is ideal for a studio layout when you want to zone the space into a kitchen and living room.
This counter requires high bar stools with or without backs.
Living area
If the living room is combined with a kitchen, then you need to allocate a living room area in it. To do this, you can use color and make this place brighter. For example, the sleeping area is decorated in sand color, and the living room is decorated in bright yellow. At the same time, the design styles of the kitchen and living room should match or combine well. If the room is not connected to the kitchen, then it usually plays the role of both a bedroom and a living room. The double sofa is assembled and transformed into traditional living room furniture. In this case, there should be a coffee table in the room, which, when the sofa is unfolded, moves towards the wall. If the size of the room allows, then you can put both a sofa and a bed at once. At the same time, the living room area where the folding sofa is located is highlighted with color, decorative elements or a stand-up cabinet without a back wall.
Work zone
The work area in the interior of a man's apartment occupies a special place. Every man needs a good computer or desk. You can't skimp on it. Moreover, this is true even for those who use a laptop rather than a desktop computer. The table should be placed close to the window to provide natural light. In the work area you need to install a filing cabinet with open and closed shelves. It is also worth hanging several shelves above the table. A special computer chair will be an additional element for zoning, but it is not mandatory. To work, you can use a regular chair with a straight back or a comfortable leather chair. If a one-room apartment has a very small room, but there is a balcony, the workplace can be installed on the balcony. It just needs to be insulated first.
Sitting area/bedroom
The arrangement of the sleeping area depends on the size of the apartment and room. In small rooms you will have to limit yourself to a folding sofa, since a double bed with an orthopedic mattress will “eat up” too much usable space. In large rooms you can make a classic bedroom. If there is an alcove, then the bed can be placed there. For additional zoning, it is better to make a small podium to accurately indicate the location of the bed. All kinds of screens are not typical for a man's interior, so the sleeping area does not need to be fenced off with anything. It should be highlighted with color. Wall sconces with frosted light bulbs are suitable for lighting. You should place a nightstand next to your bed so that you can put the TV remote control or a book on it before going to bed without getting out of bed.
Bathroom
The bathroom in one-room apartments can be combined or separate. Since one person lives in the room, there is no need to remodel the bathroom. It is better to decorate the bathroom in light shades. A black toilet or steel-colored bathtub looks impressive, of course, but it does not always match the style of the rest of the rooms in the apartment, and this is wrong. If a man does not like to take a bath, it is better to install a multifunctional shower cabin with a massage function instead. These cabins look stylish and are very easy to use. The washing machine can be built under the sink to save space, and in the bathroom you should definitely place a large basket for dirty laundry so that clothes do not lie on the floor. You should hang a shelf with a mirror above the sink to make it convenient to comb your hair right after a shower.
Hallway
Typically, hallways in one-room apartments are small, so this room should not be cluttered. In the hallway you should place a rack for outerwear or attach a hanger with hooks and a shelf for hats to the wall. You also need to install a wooden shoe rack next to the front door. If the size of the hallway allows, you can install a mirrored wardrobe. In the hallway you should hang a regular mirror or shelf for small things (keys, business cards, watches, etc.). To decorate small hallways, it is better to choose light colors, because... too dark shades will visually make the room even smaller. You should also lay out a door mat in the hallway. It is needed for any floor covering, since it will collect all the dirt from outdoor shoes, preventing it from getting into other rooms of the apartment.
Functional dressing room
Not every one-room apartment can boast of a dressing room. These rooms are in one-room apartments in Stalinist houses or new buildings. Moreover, sometimes the dressing rooms are not initially separated from the corridor. They are limited by coupe-type doors. From the outside, such a dressing room resembles an ordinary wardrobe, but it allows you to store a large number of things. It should be equipped with cabinets and racks for storing clothes. It is better to choose tall cabinets up to the ceiling to place not only clothes, but also sports equipment (skis, skates and even a bicycle, disassembled or folded). Dressing rooms are separated into separate rooms only in Stalinist houses in the form of full-fledged storage rooms. But here, too, you can break down an ordinary door and wall by installing a standard compartment mechanism with a mirror to visually increase the space.
Color solutions
Neutral, natural colors are suitable. With rare exceptions, men choose complex combinations for their apartment or house.
The best option is monochrome, when the entire interior is designed in the same color using different shades. One bright color can be used as an accent, or less often two.
Typically, gray and black shades are used in masculine interiors. Less commonly chosen are snow-white, sand and brown colors.
And blue, red, burgundy or orange are perfect as accents.
Finishing materials
Floor
For flooring, parquet or laminate is usually used.
In rooms where water is used, tiles are laid on the floor. You can also buy tiles for the hallway, as they are easy to clean.
Walls
The walls are covered with washable wallpaper that is suitable for painting, or fashionable wood panels are mounted.
Ceiling
Suspended structures are installed on the ceiling or the usual whitewash is used.
You can choose any option.
Modern style should be simple and natural.
Brick and stone masonry will look good in a man’s interior. You can use similar options to form accent walls and decorate a fireplace.
The floor can also be laid with stone or wood. Concrete surfaces are suitable for both walls and flooring.
You can also use the latest self-leveling self-leveling solutions, including those based on polyurethane.
Rough stone and concrete look great with a discreet gloss. For example, kitchen facades, bar counters, countertops, and so on.
The complete opposite of such interiors for men is the chalet style. Natural wood is used here: panels, lining, laminate, boards and much more.
Rest zone
The bedroom is a special place for a man, where you can not only relax and have a good rest, but also feel solidity, pride, and a romantic mood.
The main patterns can be: large checkered, striped, weightless plant or floral motifs, geometric images.
If we are talking about a sleeping place within the living room, then a folding sofa will be the optimal solution.
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Interior for a man: choice of furniture
Furniture for a man's bedroom should be functional and simple, so buy beds, cabinets, sofas and tables in a minimalist style.
The placement of furniture, as well as its choice, depends on the layout and size of the room, as well as the chosen style.
Many men choose a rational arrangement of furniture using laconic and functional items.
Built-in wardrobes are perfect for a man's bedroom, as they have good capacity and have many functions.
A large bed is the most important interior attribute for a man; it should be installed in the central part of the room. A leather Chesterfield is the best choice for a business man.
Leather furniture is suitable for loft-style design, for example, a sofa, which can be placed in a bedroom or office for relaxation.
But if the room is small, then limit yourself to a leather chair that will definitely fit in any room.
Furniture with a masculine character
Furniture installed in a young guy’s one-room apartment should also be simple and concise. The room should not be turned into a bedroom, so in very small apartments you will have to forget about classic double beds and give preference to multifunctional folding sofas or a stylish bed that can be stored in a closet. The material of the furniture depends on the style of the room, but usually young people choose wood, metal, durable glass or plastic. Soft fabric upholstery of chairs and sofas is undesirable; leather furniture is usually chosen. To store things, it is better to install a mirrored sliding wardrobe in the entire wall, as it visually increases the space. All interior items should have simple straight lines. It is allowed to have one or two elements of an unusual geometric shape in order to emphasize them.
Lighting
Some men like diffused, dim lighting, while others prefer plenty of light. Here it is worth considering your own preferences.
In any case, one chandelier in the center of the ceiling is not enough; additional light sources are needed. These can be wall lamps, floor lamps and sconces.
You can use lamps that are adjustable in height, built-in ceiling lamps perform the task of zoning the space, and switches are equipped with dimmers.
Choosing decor and textiles in the interior for a man
In some interiors, such as minimalism and hi-tech, textiles on windows are not welcome. Instead, blinds or stylish blackout curtains are installed.
Accent interior details can indicate who is the owner of the room.
For a classic interior, curtains with eyelets or fabric blinds are usually used. The simpler the modification, the better.
Blinds or roller shutters are a universal choice for a man’s bedroom, because they are practical and look beautiful.
Wallpaper for men's interiors should not have bright prints.
You can use wallpaper with a geometric pattern, relief texture and photo wallpaper with a fashionable monochrome image.
To decorate the walls in a man's apartment, they often choose a single-color color.
The overall look should not be oversaturated with a combination of different colors and patterns.
Psychologists advise men to make room for sports or hobbies. This could be a workshop that allows you to do something with your own hands or a shelf for various awards and souvenirs.
The interior for a man is free space, simplicity, functionality and strict lines. The main thing here is comfort and convenience of living.
Men do not have random decorative details in their apartment or cottage. Each item, be it a vase, photograph or sculpture, has meaning and highlights the owner's preferences.
Zones in a young man's room
A person spends quite a lot of time in his room. Therefore, it is important that this space is multifunctional. You need to combine a sleeping area, an area for working and storing things.
Beds and sofas
A mattress bed is a simple and original alternative to regular boring beds. It takes up a lot of space, but it looks very impressive!
If the ceilings allow, the sleeping area can be arranged on the mezzanine or upper tier. The opportunity not to make the bed can please the potential owner, and associations with an attic, a bunk bed from childhood or the top bunk on a train will add romance.
And vice versa, if there is very little free space, a folding sofa will come to the rescue. This is both a place for receiving guests and an alternative to a bulky bed.
Work zone
The second mandatory area in the men's room is the workplace. Whether a young man is a student or already working, whether he needs a computer or he likes to make something with his own hands - in any case, he will need a workplace in his own room. Think about its location in advance and do not forget about sufficient lighting for classes.
Storage spaces
Usually men don’t have a lot of things, but they need to be stored somewhere. If we start from simplicity and functionalism, then chests of drawers, trellises and huge oak cabinets are not our option. We are heading towards cabinets built into niches, minimalist shelves and racks for storing books and personal collections.
