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5 Ways To Stylishly 'Man-ify' A Room

Father's Day is coming up, and although Dad would probably love a man cave, we have a few ideas on how to 'man-ify' a room while still keeping things stylish. Relationships are all about compromise, so balance out "his and hers" by trying one of these ideas:

1. Rows & Rows of Books

Create a stately study with a comfortable grey velvet couch, large classic wooden desk and walls filled with shelves of books lit by the glow of a fireplace. Don't have enough books or shelving, you say? No problem at all! Use a wallpaper that mimics the look instead! Tie the room together with a few ethnic pillows, and presto! You've got a spot that's both romantic and masculine.

Andrew Martin Wallpaper - Library A&B - Multi $158.50 per roll

Greenhouse Fabric - A2035 - Dim Gray $20.75 per yard

Robert Allen Fabric - Mallaigo - Burberry Red $174.50 per yard

2. Exposed Brick

Exposed brick is hard to come by, yet it looks so rugged and cool. Get the look of brick with York's "Stuccoed Brick" wallpaper or Graham & Brown's paintable version. To keep things on the sophisticated side, cover a modern sofa in a soft grey linen, hang a wide variety of framed pictures on the wall, and add a bit of navy & red for color.

York Wallpaper - Stuccoed Brick - PA5466 $24.99 per roll

Graham & Brown Paintable Wallpaper: Brick $23.75 per roll

B. Berger Fabric - 3750 - Grey Mist $55.25 per yard

Ryan Studio Pillow - Windowpane Wool - Paprika 22x22 $255.99 per pillow

Ryan Studio Pillow - Ennobled - Royal 22x22 $179.99 per pillow

3. Industrial Haven Transform your basement into an industrial lounge fit with metal tiled walls, a full bar, and novelty manhole lids in the floor. You'll score major points with the guy in your life, and he'll probably play bartender, too! Avoid expensive metal that is hard to install by opting for a trompe l'oeil wallpaper like Andrew Martin's Galuchat or Isambard. Balance it out with simple hanging pendant lamps and a chic Chesterfield sofa in black leather.

Andrew Martin Wallpaper - Galuchat - Grey $93.75 per roll

Andrew Martin Wallpaper - Isambard - Steel $93.75 per roll

Fabricut Fabric - Crackled Metal - Onyx $46.50 per yard

4. And For Those Women Out There Trying To Get Rid of His Old Leather Couch...

It's large, covered in worn leather, it's his favorite piece of furniture...and your least favorite, right? Let your guy lavish in memories of his bachelor days, but in a polished way by adding some feminine touches to the room. Copper satin, wool, and linen pillows disguise the wear and tear of the couch while vases of delicate flowers and silver lamps bring a little style to the room.