14 Home Decor Ideas that Will Upgrade Any Space
You’ve probably hit a milestone where filling your closet is outweighed by a need to fill your space with modern and stylish furniture. This is basically a second puberty and chance to show everyone you’re willing to invest in more than just leather jackets. After all, you’ve worked hard to get a place of your own and now it’s time to give it the same luxe vibes of your personal style.
Since your interior design and home decor choices can say a lot about you, it’s important to pay close attention to the details. But what does cool mens decor look like? Like most other guys, your experience with mens home decor has been limited to your bedroom and there’s nothing wrong with that. But in the hopes of saving you from a self-destructive trip to IKEA, we decided to put together this list of mens home decor essentials.
Since there are so many types of mens home decor and interior design styles out there, we decided not to focus on just one. Instead, we put together a list of our favorite pieces, mens decor must-haves, and small home essentials to inspire you and help make your space look as cool as you do. So whether you’re looking for ideas for your first apartment or are a bonafide homeowner, our list has something for it. So scroll down and take a look at our top picks for a home decor upgrade.
1. Designer Candle
When you buy a designer candle you’re showing that you’re not afraid to indulge in what you enjoy. They usually smell stronger, last longer, and have more sophisticated fragrances. Byredo candles are at the top of our list.
2. Leather Chair
Leather is one of the backbones of sophisticated men’s home decor and interior design. It’s a little piece of luxury that immediately upgrades the vibes of your space. We opt for mid century modern classics.
3. Modern Lamp
The right lamp can set the mood and tone of any room. Sometimes it’s the only source of light and will draw eyes to it, so it’s important that the lamp not only makes sense for the space, but enhances it, too.
4. Cool Coasters
Coasters might seem like a frivolous spend, but when you impress your guests as they reach for one, you’ll be glad you invested in them. Agate coasters are always a good choice.
5. Patterned Throw Blanket
Throw blankets are the ultimate nap accessory and can double as a cool piece to place over the arm of your couch or a chair.
6. Coffee Table Book
A good coffee table book is always a conversation starter. Travel, art, and culture are the most popular coffee table book subjects. Stop by a library or museum when traveling to get a book unique to your experiences.
7. Wall Art
You don’t have to be an art collector to have one or two cool pieces in your home. Art is subjective and unique to your tastes, but your walls should never be bare. Don’t want to spend a ton? Buy one larger piece that will take up more space on your wall and make it looked more filled.
8. Standing Mirror
Mirrors brighten up into your space by reflecting natural light through darker areas of your home. You can make a room look bigger just by adding one of these and are generally just a good piece to have around.
9. Plants
Outside of naturally filtering the air in your apartment, plants are a good home decor choice for men since they’re easy to maintain but add a lot of appeal. Succulents are really popular choices, so are fiddle leaf figs.
10. Bar Cart
Even though bar carts are traditionally used for your questionably large alcohol collection, they serve a modern purpose also. Bar carts also serve an open storage and display of other home decor pieces you have in your home.
11. Throw Pillows
Having throw pillows is like having extra nap supplies around your house. They’re a great way to upgrade your couch with some color or print, but also good for impromptu nights a friend needs to crash on your couch.
12. Valet Tray
A stylish valet tray is one of those ‘why do I need it?’ home decor pieces, but then you realize it’s perfect for all your necessities.You’ll never lose your phone, wallet, keys, or chapstick with one of these by your door.
13. Credenza
A quality credenza can elevate your space with a modern, stylish design. They’ve usually got storage space and can serve as a TV stand or table underneath your mounted flat screen.
14. Decorative Vase
A colorful vase can add a little something to a dry space. You can use it to pick up the colors in the art on your wall or to complement your throw blanket and pillows. Mix colors within the same palette to add depth.
The best indoor house plants are the ones serve dual purpose. Whether you’re trying to cleanse the air in your home or just brighten your apartment, an indoor house plant can get the job done. Need a little help? Check out these plants that will liven up any space.