High Point Market For Him

Century Furniture Showroom. High Point, North Carolina

It takes a little more of an effort, but I am a master at locating great pieces for the homes of my male clients.  Normally this is a chore, because few companies think about men as furniture .  Many companies still have the outdated notion that they prefer black leather furniture with plasma screen TVs over well thought out sophisticated spaces.  My clients are different.  For the past decade, I've created some really stylish spaces for some really stylish men. It has been my pleasure to learn all I can about how they live and how they share their lives with the world through their homes.

What I've learned is that men  love pieces that tell a story.  

Like this iron and wood console at Century Furniture. I could use this piece over and over in so many places. It has just the right amount of visual interest.

This is how leather should  be done . Blue leather with nail head trim.  The chair would work great with this blue and grey wallpaper.  The hint of gold makes the space very modern.

I could just stock pile this gold accessories.  Love them on a desk, entry table or book case.

Black is should not be totally axed out of a bachelor's pad. I love the darkness of the map which is used as art as well as the black ceramic lamp. Perfect Contrast with the ash grey chest.

 The Noir Showroom had several bone pieces that I also loved.  Check out this side table (above) and Backbone sculpture ( below)

Also at the Noir showroom - This honeycomb bookcase was a huge success.

Back at Century Furniture. Both the desk and green leather desk chair are winners

Here is the chest again form century furniture in a different color. Still paired with over sized art.  The legs add a different feel to the piece.

How cool is this men's wear fabric on this chesterfield sofa?  Cool twist on your home's decor.  Also a huge fan of the rug from Tamarian Carpets.

Finally, I love the large scale pattern on these dining chairs. Who said everything has to be solid? 

KI Itoki Collection

Find chair details here

When I came across this chair by KI, I immediately thought that I'd like to see it outside it's planned application. Instead of having it in a commercial setting, I'd like to see it as an accent chair.  I love the sculptural aspect of the chair. Pair it with a great piece of art for maximum impact.

Natural Walnut wood seat

Soft Black upholserty

Optional chorome frame

John Robshaw and His Collected Home

Ideas to steal: 

Over sized art 

as focal point of the space.

Use of graphic area rug

Carved statues from his travels

Idea to Steal:

The use of blue on the walls 

It is both casual and calm.  It also

mixes well with the brown wood tones found throughout

the apartment.

Spice things up with fiery hues in the main living space.

Mix in a lot of patterns and textures for 

a collected Bohemian feel.

Space as seen on Elle Decor.com

Inside John Legend's Home in the Hollywood Hills

Images and video via Architectural Digest

Fabric Choices Inspired By "Fuck Yeah, Menswear"

Indigo options from the Ralph Lauren for Lee Jofa Collection

Build your  interior  as you would your wardrobe.
Start with the basics.
Ralph Lauren

There is always room for a great velvet in your home.  I like this one by Ralph Lauren Home

Like herringbone and hounds tooth? Add the patterns to create visual interest to  your space.

Try one of these option from the Kelly Wearstler for Lee Jofa collection to add interest and movement to your space.

Designer Profile: Thom Filicia

Image: Thom Filicia via House Beautiful

 Today I want to introduce you to Thom Filicia. Thom is the decorating guru from the Emmy Award winning "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy." He has provided design advice to many men. Helping them to clean up their homes and getting them ready for the ladies.  In this post you'll have the opportunity to view Thom's design as seen in the House Beautiful sponsored Designer's Vision Show house of 2009.  There are many noteworthy design ideas here. Make note of your favorites and use them as inspiration when creating your own home.

Modern Livingroom Design with statement carpet

Leather winged Back chairs paired with Ebony accent table and bookcase.

Desk chair from Thom Filicia's collection for Vanguard Furniture 

Faded Ikat Rug By West Elm

I am always on the look out for area rugs that fit seamlessly into the homes of my clients. 

I've waded through enough piles of oriental and floral options to know- if it fits into a masculine space- I'd better jump on it.

This Faded Ikat Rug at West Elm is an example of such a score.  

The faded blue and gray color scheme would fit perfectly in both a lightly painted or bold hued room. 

The Ikat pattern is on trend and will disguise a multitude of stains.  

Like it for the color and versatility, Love it for the cost and construction. 

Made of 100% wool, this rug is a steal and can be picked up for between $129.00 and $849.00 depending on size. 

Faded Ikat Rug $129- $849 Westelm.com