FASHIONABLE SPACES INSPIRED BY MENSWEAR

Using your wardrobe to communicate your personality and style in your living space.

The idea of a man's place needing a woman's touch is soon to be an antiquated expression. Whether an individual is male or female has nothing to do with their innate ability to decorate a space. Interior decoration has everything to do with one having inspiration and direction.

Inspiration is everywhere we look; and at times, having too many options is intimidating for anyone. This article provides design direction and helps to narrow the focus by looking toward the wardrobe for cues. When discovering your personal style, anything goes in interior design just as in fashion. Your home's decor is an expression of you and is subject to your personal taste which never is wrong. Your favorite suits, blazers, trousers and accessories provide ideas for color palettes and materials to use in creating a home for a stylish male. Take a look at how it's done.

 Lisa Adams, LA Closet Design

Start in your closet when gathering inspiration for your home. This room just may be the key to helping you to translate your personality and style into your living space.

Kerrie L. Kelly

Just as you would dress up a pair of dark washed denim for a relaxed yet sophisticated look, this dining room delivers a timeless feel with its navy walls, neatly-tucked white chairs, and a red leather for a touch of panache.

Webber + Studio, Architects

Just as a unique belt can add the right flair to a pair of tailored trousers, this room features a hide-upholstered accent chair that also acts much like an attention-grabbing accessory.

Looking for more examples like these? Visit my latest article for Houzz for more inspiration and ideas.

FASHION FRIDAY: BECKHAM INSPIRED LIVING ROOM

Fashion Friday brings a little eye candy for the ladies and more design inspiration for the fellas. David Beckham has certainly made a name for himself as a fearless fashion influence both here in the States as well as Europe. As seen below, he has flawlessly pulled off the juxtaposition of a tailored yet relaxed look.

His shirt, tie, and cardigan paired with rugged, faded jeans inspired the perfect mood board for a bachelor's living room. Feast your eyes on this!

And there you have it...A room that is as sophisticated, sexy, and awaiting cuddle time with your lady or a game night with the guys. Men (and ladies), I would love your feedback...Don't be shy.

Until next time...take good care.

GQ Inspired Dining Room

I've whipped up a little something for the fellas today...please know that I have not forgotten you. So I hear you're looking to trade your old college dorm furniture for something more polished and sophisticated. A room that signifies the smooth, debonair individual you are today? Look no further than today's mood board inspired by menswear, of course. This Bachelor's Dining Room offers clean lines, neutral tones, and lots of texture. Furnishings I've chosen for this room fit your lifestyle, such as the faux croc bar trays and the puzzle bookcase has been repurposed to serve as an informal china cabinet. Display what you like as long as it exudes the same classic qualities as your larger furniture pieces.

You Sir, have officially been upgraded!

Perhaps you do still live in the dorm, that's no excuse for being lackluster in the style department. Check out these images from the New York Magazine which spotlighted 21-year-old Maximilian Sinsteden’s dorm room. It has been dubbed by the NYM as a space fit for Thurston Howell III (the millionaire from Gilligan's Island in case you've forgotten). I concur!

Dorm Room images courtesy of The New York Post