For the everyday man, what is the number one goal in home design he’d like to achieve? Comfort. When some women decorate their home, they put looks before comfort, but a lot of men tend to think differently. They want a place that’s low-maintenance, relaxing, and simple. Lots of women may opt for this as well, but the main difference between the two gender’s décor is how it looks overall.

No matter where a man lives, whether it’s a condo, house, or loft, they all have one theme in common – functionality. Normally, the most important factor of their home is the electronics. They may not necessarily add to the décor, but a big screen TV,

Big TV Stands , laptop, or video game system may be considered their focal point!

When it comes to furniture, a piece that’s definitely the ultimate in comfort is a recliner.

Catnapper Magnum Chaise Oversized Rocker Recliner with Sensate Heat-Massage and X-TRA Comfort Ottoman

Coaster Furniture King Black Leather Recliner

Simmons Upholstery Geneva Recliner

Match the recliner’s cushy, oversized look with a sofa set that’s in the same style. If you’re worried that oversized pieces will make a room seem smaller, that’s actually the opposite of their effect – they can actually make a room look bigger depending on how you arrange them.

Distinction Leather Skirted 3 Piece Leather Living Room Set

Klaussner Furniture Auburn Sofa Set

Coaster Sao Paulo 3 Piece Leather Living Room Set

To add even more comfort to the living room, try an ottoman instead of a coffee table. Its padded top can act as a footrest, as well as a tabletop and even storage.

Modus Milano Leather Storage Bench

Wholesale Interiors Baxton Studio Dark Brown Tufted Leather Cube Ottoman

4D Concepts Large Faux Leather Lift Top Brown Ottoman

If you’re looking for a dining room table, less is more. A table with little to no details, in a dark shade, represents masculine style.

Klaussner Furniture Ashton Dining Room Table

Stanley Furniture Lincoln Park Maple Parsons Table in Dark Java Finish

TransDeco – Black Glass Dining Table

A desk can also work in the same style. If you’ve needed one for your home office, depending on the amount of storage you need, there’s a masculine desk out there for you.

South Shore Furniture Element Brown Computer Desk

Ameriwood Industries Tiverton Black Corner Computer Desk

Bestar Connexion Corner Home Desk

Lots of men really don’t care about a bed frame or headboard – they feel like all they need is a comfy mattress and sheets to fall asleep. So, the simpler the bed frame, the better – and usually no headboard is required.

South Shore Furniture Back Bay Dark Chocolate Platform Bed

Prepac Manhattan Platform Storage Bed Drawers

Night and Day Furniture Spices Coriander Wood Platform Bed

Another piece that can be considered almost electronic is lighting. There are so many advanced-looking lights out there, so you can be sure to find one for a technologic mind.

Lite Source Swing-Arm Clamp On Lamp in Polished Silver

Adesso Eternity Extended Gooseneck Lamp

ELK Lighting Novelty Starship Pendant

What about paint colours? Some men can’t be bothered to pick out paint colours because it may be considered an unnecessary detail, but it will tie the whole masculine design scheme together. Colours that are associated with men are the dark, deep versions of primary colours – navy, red, green, and of course black & white for accent. Here are a few samples from Benjamin Moore to get you inspired:

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