How to create that bold and contemporary bachelor pad look that will reflect a stylish and charismatic nature

Although a common thought is that interior design usually falls to the women there is nothing more appealing than a man who understands and appreciates interior fashion and has the ability to execute it perfectly in the home.

It is not to say that there aren’t many men out there that are a dab hand at interior design and could give any women a run for her money when it comes to knowing what goes and what looks good in any given home, this is more geared towards ‘the average Jo’ man, the man that describes Turquoise as blue or a Chaise longue as a sofa! In this case the key is to keep it simple but effective so as not to stray into to unknown territory.

Firstly choose one colour and make sure it’s a bold one, preferably a primary or secondary colour ie: Red, Blue, Yellow, Orange, Green, and Purple. This will be your accent colour, by this we mean it should not be used in mass as this can be dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing, instead we use a bold colour in small quantities to lift or add a bit of punch to the decor so it doesn’t look flat, unexciting and washed out.

Depending on how daring you are the accent colour can be used in your sofas, occasional chairs and dining chairs or if the idea of owning a purple sofa scares the living daylights out of you then you can just stick to using this colour in your sofa cushions, curtains, artwork, home accessories and kitchen utensils. Introducing this burst of colour allows you to keep your furniture quite simple and therefore timeless so all you really need to do in the future if you get bored is change your accent colour.

Simplistic designs in your furniture only compliment your accent colour pieces further. The Geo-Glass range of coffee tables have some sleek contemporary designs that are perfect for this purpose, most especially the smoked glass range as these are a great contrast to accent colours. Side tables or nests are also great pieces to own as they are compact in design so don’t intrude on a decor but offer more surface space.

If you can include some iconic reproduction designs in your home then all the better for it as this instantly conjures up thoughts of ‘this man knows his designer classics’. The Barcelona Lounge chair or the Charles Eames Lounger are both instantly recognisable pieces as well as the Marble Base Arco lamps, all understated classics that shout out ‘I know style’.

By keeping the furniture pieces simple it means you can experiment with your accessories and lighting to create texture and warmth in the room. The funky Cherry Picker Lamps are great for adding a little character to a room and the 30 Light Squiggle Chandelier is a perfect addition for adding a little texture to your decor.

So there you have it a relatively simple way to transform your home into a funky, stylish bachelor pad that instantly says you’re a man who knows what looks good and appreciates modern contemporary design.


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Accent Chair Furniture – For a Contemporary Look

Accent chairs are designed to fit in with any kind of living arrangement. They are great add-ons to living room as it provides additional seating and also enhances the look of the room overall. They come in various designs and shapes and are available in all colors and textures that amplify the interiors as it brings with it a soft touch of elegance and comfort.

 

The living room accent chairs come in as many designs one can be imagine. It can be a simple straight-back chair with arms or armless, lounge chairs and rocking chairs and so on. As it is not difficult to find them in various colors and textures, it works in perfect conjunction with the existing furniture as well as to plan a new room set up.

 

They compliment well with both contemporary and traditional room designs. This can be experimented by placing them in areas with strong focal points. Place one or two chairs next to a fireplace where one can enjoy a hot cup of coffee in a cold evening or next to the window to enjoy a warm summer. They give a comfortable seating for reading a book or for a private conversation. Thus accent furniture can accommodate multiple functions and also make he room appealing.

 

They are not restricted to living rooms alone. They are great to compliment the extra space in your private rooms like home library and bedroom. For your bedroom you can go for a chaise lounge chair which looks quite stylish. One can enjoy watching television or just relax on it after a tiring day. Chairs with long back support are perfect for home library. They give a more sophisticated look and compliments well with the aura of the room.

 

Often accent chairs are mistaken to be the same as dining chairs. This is a very wrong impression people have in mind as these chairs serve two different purposes. Though both give comfortable seating, but are meant to be placed in different rooms and thus should not be treated to be the same. Moreover, accent chairs are heavier and bulkier in size and then dining chairs.

 

These chairs generally come as single piece or in pair. As they form important decorative furniture for living rooms, they have to be carefully matched with the room’s set up and be placed in the area which holds a good focal point. The fabrics and textures of the chair should fall well within your needs. As accent furniture makes your room more beautiful, they are offered at different price range and are generally expensive. But one can still get good quality living room accent chairs, from top manufacturers, at discounted rates from online furniture stores. They have a umpteen varieties to offer and one can definitely find something which suits their needs perfectly.

 

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