{"id":10629,"date":"2016-08-15T05:45:41","date_gmt":"2016-08-15T11:45:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/?p=10629"},"modified":"2017-08-15T14:25:33","modified_gmt":"2017-08-15T20:25:33","slug":"designing-tips-masculine-feminine-aesthetics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/designing-tips-masculine-feminine-aesthetics","title":{"rendered":"His And Yours: Design Tips For Masculine &#038; Feminine Aesthetics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you live in a dorm room, with your significant other, or alongside 30 cats, your personal style does not have to be stifled by your living partner.\u00a0Discover ways to allow your individuality to shine regardless of your living situation!<\/p>\n<h2>Great Design For All<\/h2>\n<h3>Feminine at Heart<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMAGE_1.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10632\" src=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMAGE_1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"540\" height=\"653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMAGE_1.jpeg 540w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMAGE_1-506x612.jpeg 506w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMAGE_1-157x190.jpeg 157w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMAGE_1-248x300.jpeg 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{<a href=\"http:\/\/stylecaster.com\/feminine-home-decor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Style Caster<\/em><\/a>}<\/p>\n<p>Too much pink? Try this instead&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMAGE_2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10634\" src=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMAGE_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMAGE_2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMAGE_2-612x408.jpg 612w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMAGE_2-190x127.jpg 190w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMAGE_2-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMAGE_2-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMAGE_2-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMAGE_2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMAGE_2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMAGE_2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{<a href=\"http:\/\/stylecaster.com\/feminine-home-decor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Style Caster<\/em><\/a>}<\/p>\n<p>Is your idea of home hot pink walls, a leopard print rug and a crystal chandelier? For the feminine at heart, living in a princess-worthy space does not have to repel the male gender! Here are some tips and tricks for holding true to your style&#8230; in moderation.<\/p>\n<h3>Think Texture, Not Color<\/h3>\n<p>A guaranteed way to overly sway the gender of a space is to stick to a stereotypical color scheme. Unless you are designing a nursery (and even here there is plenty of leeway!), there are no rules stating that all feminine rooms should be pink and orange and all masculine rooms must be gray and brown! Instead, think in a more subtle fashion. Let texture and pattern hint to the gender of the space. For feminine rooms, incorporate velvets and tufted linens. For masculine spaces, leathers and tweeds work beautifully (try <a href=\"http:\/\/www.burkedecor.com\/collections\/seating\/products\/halifax-chair-in-assorted-colors-design-by-gus-modern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this<\/a> chair!) And for a happy compromise&#8230; think in a 1:1 ratio. Match one feminine based piece with one masculine based one. The result is a beautifully balanced space that will leave all visitors guessing as to who had the upper hand at the furniture store!<\/p>\n<p>Done right, you&#8217;ll end up with spaces that appeal to everyone&#8217;s senses, like these:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMAGE_3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10636 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMAGE_3.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMAGE_3.jpg 640w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMAGE_3-612x459.jpg 612w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMAGE_3-190x143.jpg 190w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMAGE_3-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMAGE_3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMAGE_3-570x428.jpg 570w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMAGE_3-330x248.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><center>{<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mydomaine.com\/black-and-gold-modern-home?ps=home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>My Domaine<\/em><\/a>}<\/center><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMAGE_4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10638\" src=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMAGE_4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMAGE_4.jpg 640w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMAGE_4-612x408.jpg 612w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMAGE_4-190x127.jpg 190w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMAGE_4-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMAGE_4-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><center>{<a href=\"http:\/\/www.refinery29.com\/one-kings-lane\/14#slide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Refinery 29<\/em><\/a>}<\/center><\/p>\n<h3>Tall, Dark &amp; Handsome<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMAGE_5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10640\" src=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMAGE_5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMAGE_5.jpg 640w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMAGE_5-407x612.jpg 407w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMAGE_5-126x190.jpg 126w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMAGE_5-600x902.jpg 600w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMAGE_5-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A perfect balance of line and texture form this gender neutral bedroom!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{<a href=\"http:\/\/www.greigedesign.com\/blogs\/blog\/57899075-eclectic-masculine-vibes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Greige Design<\/em><\/a>}<\/p>\n<p>You know you\u2019re guilty of it! Judging a person based on their structure! \u201cOh, she has such a feminine figure, or \u201che has such a masculine jawline!\u201d Well, the same goes for furniture. Some pieces have an innate feminine form while others scream \u201cI belong in the <a href=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/reclaiming-the-man-cave\/\">man cave<\/a>!\u201d Do not neglect the signs! For feminine spaces, seek out furniture with curved legs and backs, longer legs and lots of detailing. For masculine rooms, go for pieces with simplistic form. Choose boxy silhouettes and simplistic legs. In general, men prefer straightforward, and this applies to their furniture preferences as well! And for a couple\u2019s space\u2026 go for a streamlined sofa in a velvet fabric like <a href=\"http:\/\/innovation-usa.com\/splitback-sofa-arms-velvet.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this<\/a> one! <strong>Design tip:\u00a0<\/strong>Men are more sensitive to form than they are to texture!<\/p>\n<h3>The Brass Age<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/brass_age.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10645\" src=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/brass_age.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"626\" height=\"611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/brass_age.jpeg 626w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/brass_age-612x597.jpeg 612w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/brass_age-190x185.jpeg 190w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/brass_age-600x586.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/brass_age-300x293.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rhmodern.com\/catalog\/product\/product.jsp?productId=prod6430355&amp;categoryId=cat7140140\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>RH Modern<\/em><\/a>}<\/p>\n<p>Overall, dark woods and chrome finishes are applied to masculine spaces while a pairing of white or light wood with gold accents is prevalent in feminine ones! So how do you find a happy median when choosing those cabinet pulls? Brass is making a huge comeback! It has the matte finish that masculine fans are drawn to but carries the rich aspects of gold that feminine lovers adore! So before you get caught on the security cameras fighting in the hardware aisle, give brass a try! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rhmodern.com\/catalog\/product\/product.jsp?productId=prod6430355&amp;categoryId=cat7140140\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here<\/a> is a great idea of how to work this finish into your space now!<\/p>\n<h2>A Space You Can Agree On<\/h2>\n<p>Still fighting over that media console? Let our designers intervene before the counselor has to! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.havenly.com\/survey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Book a Havenly designer today<\/a>\u00a0who will give your space a vibe you can both agree on!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/kyler_k_byline.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-10214 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/kyler_k_byline.png\" width=\"254\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/kyler_k_byline.png 510w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/kyler_k_byline-190x190.png 190w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/kyler_k_byline-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/kyler_k_byline-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/kyler_k_byline-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/kyler_k_byline-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/kyler_k_byline-330x330.png 330w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/kyler_k_byline-160x160.png 160w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/kyler_k_byline-293x293.png 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 254px) 100vw, 254px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/app.havenly.com\/designers\/details\/kyler.karstens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kyler K.<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThese design tips were carefully curated by Havenly designer Kyler K., who loves working with eclectic design \u2013 drawing influences from boho, mid-century and industrial styles. Every project is like a puzzle, and no two will ever turn out the same! <a href=\"https:\/\/app.havenly.com\/designers\/details\/kyler.karstens\"><strong>Solve your design puzzle<\/strong><\/a> with Kyler!<\/p>\n<p><small>Featured image courtesy of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mydomaine.com\/the-line-hamptons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">My Domaine<\/a>.<\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Whether you live in a dorm room, with your significant other, or alongside 30 cats, your personal style does not have to be stifled by your living partner.\u00a0Discover ways to allow your individuality to shine regardless of your living situation! Great Design For All Feminine at Heart {Style Caster} Too much pink? 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