Trendy Home Decor Ideas for a Male

Bold Colors

• While walls used to be strictly white or cream, anything goes nowadays. Rather than shying away from color, embrace it. Choose teal for a classy look on the walls of your study, cedar green to add intensity to your kitchen or maple brown for a warm, cozy atmosphere in your bedroom. If you're not sure about using bold colors on your walls, choose furniture, curtains and carpets in colors that make a statement while adding a masculine feel to your home.

Personal Touches

• One of the trendiest things you can do to your home is decorate it so that it reflects your personal style. One way to put your stamp on any space you occupy is to display your collections. Whether you can't get enough of baseball memorabilia, chess sets or antique pocket watches, incorporate your hobby into your decor by displaying your items in an attractive fashion. Don't forget to add photographs to your space. Choose your favorite images taken during outings with friends or on your last vacation. Select frames in pewter, brass, wood or leather for a manly look.

Focal Points

• For a dramatic look that your guests won't soon forget, choose a focal point for your home. If you live in a high-rise apartment in the city, your view will likely be your piece de resistance. If not, your job is to select your own focus. Choose a giant aquarium, and fill it with a variety of tropical fish, hang a big screen television on your wall or display your most prized trophies from your last hunting expedition.

Artwork

• No home is complete without some kind of artwork. Whether you opt for framed movie posters, costly oil paintings by well-known masters or abstract creations by an up-and-coming artist, the important thing is that you choose what pleases you. You don't have to stick to the two-dimensional, however. Look for statues, sculptures and abstract art made from a variety of materials. Choose art that's sure to start a conversation when you have that special someone over.