Distinctive Apartment Decor Ideas for Guys
Your home shouldn’t be a dried-up and dusty barren wasteland where you stay just long enough to warm up a TV dinner, gobble it down, and split. That’s why we’ve come up with these apartment decorations for guys to fit out your apartment.
Your home should be a gentleman’s retreat that invites friends and family, or even better, your Saturday night date, to come in and bask in the depth of your fascinating personality thanks to your impressive home decor. Each piece in your apartment should be a unique conversation starter that showcases your love of your hobbies, your favorite books, or interesting facts that you love to discuss.
After all, your home is more than just a place to sleep, it’s a reflection of everything that makes you, well, you. Your choice of background pieces, interior design, and forefront displays almost say more about you than you can say about yourself.
This list of interesting apartment decorations for guys is tailored to cover a wide range of styles and tastes to give you the most inspiration possible to create a masculine vibe. You can use the guide to help you transform your humble and boring studio apartment or bachelor pad into a luxurious getaway that displays both your style and status. Choose between steampunk designs and simple wooden displays, functional furniture, whimsical art, or a modern coffee table.
Is your apartment missing out on macho? Are you needing a few tips for sleek and classy decor? Perhaps your apartment has all the warmth of a newly sterilized surgical suite? Whatever your need, we will help you find some of the most interesting accents available so you can share your personality with all who enter your home. Whether you’re a fan of nautical adventures, classic sci-fi, or 1940s cinema, this list will have something to suit your taste and style.
1. 48 Inch Wood Airplane Prop
Love the aviation look? Then you’ll like this cherry wood brown wood airplane prop by Deco 79. With an antique charm, faded red stripes, and raised black center bolts this propeller adds a touch of masculine decor to any guy’s apartment. Each arrives with a generous length of 48 inches and a width of 5 inches.
2. Abbott Collection Small Gold Twig Wall Hook
It’s hard to imagine a classier way to hang your keys or display your small trinkets. Measuring a little over half a foot, it would look stunning displayed above your Torre & Tagus Twisted Branch Antique Bronze Tree in a way that really ties the room together.
3. Abstract Canvas Wall Art
No guy’s apartment is complete without some cool abstract canvas art on the wall. Let’s face it though, it’s tough finding artwork that isn’t too feminine or too bizarre. And if you adult, things like posters of superheroes, cars, and half-naked models, like the ones used to have a college, just like a cut it.
Luckily a little class and fine art aren’t going to cost you too much. Take for instance the Giclee print by Wall 26, at 32” x 48” this piece is rather affordable when you consider it under a hundred dollars and comes with a generous size.
4. Aviation Aluminium Egg Chair
Add an iconic piece to your apartment interior with the aluminum chair by English Classics. Each arrives with a handsome aluminum aviation frame and supple leather finish. It’s perfect for any gentleman looking for a mix between modern and retro. And while the style swings back and forth in time, so does the chair itself. Each features a 360° rotating action alongside back-and-forth tilting.
5. Creative Co-Op Hand Carved Mango Wooden Dice
Do you like to gamble? Or perhaps you just want to show off your love of quantum physics by hinting that God really does play dice with the universe? Your friends will love these oversized brown and black solid wooden dice by Creative Co-Op for the Urban Homestead collection.
Nothing says New York like the Brooklyn Bridge, and now you can bring New York home to you. At just 14 inches tall, the steel replica comes completely assembled, so you can set it up and enjoy it right away.
7. Eames Lounge Chair
When it comes to creating the ultimate bachelor pad, man cave, or apartment, there are a few items that can top the classic Eames lounge chair. The style is, quite simply put, unforgettable to all wondering eyes.
Each arrives with a beautiful wood grain finish alongside handsome soft leather for the ultimate comfort. Now, there are a lot of reproductions out there making it rather difficult to find one that’s really well-made. That’s why you can’t go past Herman Miller who delivers big on craftsmanship without costing you a pretty penny.
8. LEGO Empire State Building
Good things do come in small packages. This LEGO miniature of the Empire State Building stands at just over 23 inches but packs all the classy style of downtown New York into your living room. Comprising 1,993 pieces, this is a challenging LEGO set that will bring you much joy once complete.
9. Faux Fur Throw Blanket
Meet the throw blanket on steroids. This giant throw is absolutely no joke when it comes to manly decorations. In fact, it will most likely be one of the best purchases you ever make.
Not only does it look luxurious, but it’s also downright incredibly comfortable and comes in a wide range of colors, including Arctic Blue, Chocolate, Teal, and Dark Red. It makes for a great decoration for any sofa or bed.
10. Home Organizer Tech Art Half Face Statue
Partially inspired by Salvador Dali and partly by the Twilight Zone, you can sit and look at this piece from every different angle for hours and never get bored. There is something about this abstract sculpture that lovingly invites you to trip out on its weird outline while trying to figure out just what you are seeing. It makes for a great decoration in any man’s study or living room.
11. Hunter Retro Fan
Why just use any old fan to cool down on a hot day when you can use a retro room accent? Just one look at this matte black finish vintage fan will take you back to the days of the old-school detective agency. You can imagine you are Mike Hammer waiting for the dame in distress to walk through the door while you cool off in style. And if black isn’t your color, there are several other options available to fit your decor.
12. Decorative Armillary
This decorative armillary sphere gives tribute to the wonderful world of astronomy while showing your love of fine art. It is a beautifully crafted piece that is a unique replica of the tools that our ancient forefathers used to track the movement of the planets and sun across our sky.
This tiny industrial crate with a metal frame wood planter box is an ideal way to display items you like, house candles or hold small plants while showing your rustic Grizzly Adams side. The light, barn-style wood looks great with any background while the metal frame adds a touch of modernity to keep things interesting.
14. NBA Poster Bundle
If there is one thing every modern man’s apartment needs, it’s some form of wall art. If you are a basketball fan then you can’t go wrong with this three-poster NBA bundle. The collection includes posters of NBA greats Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant along with their playing career statistics in a retro style that will look incredible in any room of the house.
Just note that the images are digital, so once you make the purchase you will be sent a JPG file which you can download and then frame yourself.
15. Customizable Wood Bar Sign
Home bar need sprucing up? Get yourself one of these customizable wood bar signs and let everyone know whose bar it is. Available in a wide range of styles and designs, you can get any sort of message you want carved into a sign and display it proudly above your home bar.
16. Marine Searchlight
Practical meets industrial chic with this classy floor lamp. This handmade replica of a 1940s marine searchlight is an affordable way to add a statement piece to any room. Choose two or three for a black and white movie set feel or one for your living room window so you can “keep the light on” to guide your friends to a safe harbor.
17. Black and Gold Iron Decorative Sphere
This sculpture is reminiscent of the sphere that Atlas holds in front of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Perhaps when he shrugged it landed in your living room? The black bands of this sphere are touched with gold where they intersect to add even more dimensional depth to this already visually engaging piece. A great statement piece for any living space.
18. Wall Hanging Lifebuoy
Sometimes you just have to jump ship and go nautical. This lifebuoy will showcase your love of sailing so beautifully that you can almost smell the salt spray on its natural rope and worn white and red finish. It fits beautifully on a bookcase right next to your antique hardback copy of Moby Dick or on a free wall over your sofa.
19. Forest Wall Tapestry
If you are training on your rock wall and counting the days till you can knock Mount Everest off your bucket list, this is the wall hanging for you. The picturesque tapestry will fill your vision with a breathtaking mountain vista while you enjoy your morning cup of coffee and dream of scaling your next peak.
20. Thinker Statue
Everyone should have a replica of “The Thinker.” Originally designed to be placed in front of a doorway surround called “The Gates of Hell,” Rodin’s classic sculpture is designed to be gazed at from below as it perches on an elevated surface.
Not only is this replica of the famous statue an amazing piece of art, but it shows your guests you are a deep thinker with an interest in art and culture.
21. Bang & Olufsen A9 Fourth Generation Stand Up Speaker
You need a good speaker in your living room and they don’t get much better than this beauty from Bang & Olufsen. This three-leg design speaker has Wi-Fi connectivity and customizable sound EQ and not only sounds great but looks fabulous in any corner of your room.
22. White Marble Bookends
Keep a collection of books organized with MyGift’s cool triangle white marble bookends. Each arrives with a polished, mirror-like finish and securely holds up to eight pounds of books. While this decorative item may be smaller in size, it is certainly big on luxurious style. Of course, if you’re not into the marble finish, you can always elect to go with a pair of agate bookends for a more natural look.
23. Blue Wooden Crates
These nesting wooden crates can be stacked away in a small space when you don’t need them, but they look just as beautiful on display. Whether empty or full of knick-knacks or fine fruit, the galvanized metal trim on these boxes brings out the natural luster of the wood to bring ambiance to your room.
24. Tree Stump Side Table
Straight from the design inspiration of pioneers from centuries past, this cedar wood and metal end table gives you points for style and recycling. Each table is beautiful and unique because the wooden top is made from reclaimed cedar stumps. Polished to perfection with a natural lacquer finish, your stylish table will last for years.
25. Warm Tabacco Pipe Candle
Living room smelling a little too manly? Bedroom starting to be on the nose? One way to solve this problem is by lighting a few candles and giving your home a welcoming aroma. This warm tobacco pipe candle will give your home a masculine scent and send the ladies wild.
26. Pistol Whiskey Decanter Set
Every man needs a decanter set in their home, but if you want to stand out with something unique, then this is the item for you. Shaped like a pistol, it allows you to live like James Bond as you knock back a quiet tipple after a hard day at work.
27. Cantilever Arc Floor Lamp
Add a touch of charm to your living space with this cantilever arc floor lamp. This vintage overhanging lamp creates an air of ambience thanks to its natural light that provides a warm glow. Durable and stylish, this floor lamp from SURAIELEC is also easy to assemble and gives your abode a little extra character.
28. Triangle Billiard Wall Clock
Every man’s apartment should have a wall clock somewhere, and instead of your standard circular hanging clock, why not go for one that draws a bit of attention to the room it is in? That’s where the triangle billiard wall clock comes into play.
This creative clock is the shape of a triangle with each billiard positioned as a number of the clock. Made from a solid wood frame, this battery-powered clock will look good in a study, living room, or game room and is sure to get a lot of attention from visitors.
29. Yoobure Tree Bookshelf
Nobody wants a boring bookshelf to show off their collection of classic titles. Instead, get yourself an attractive centerpiece like this Yoobure tree bookshelf. This wooden bookshelf combines modern materials with a retro look and includes six shelves with a small base space for extra storage.
30. Full Length Mirror
Every home needs a full-length mirror so you can take the perfect selfie. This mirror has dimensions of 65″ x 22″ and can be positioned horizontally or vertically, is easy to install, and is very durable.
Apartment Decoration FAQs
How can I personalize my apartment without making it look cluttered?
Personalization can be achieved through strategic decor choices. Focus on incorporating meaningful items like framed photos, unique souvenirs, or hobby-related pieces. Utilize wall shelves or dedicated display areas to avoid clutter and maintain a clean aesthetic. Opt for multi-functional furniture to maximize space and minimize the need for excessive decorations.
How can I create a stylish entertainment area in my apartment?
To create a stylish entertainment area, start with a focal point like a sleek TV stand or media console. Arrange comfortable seating, such as a well-designed sofa or recliner, around it. Add ambiance with adjustable lighting through floor lamps or wall sconces. Consider displaying your media collection and gaming consoles with open shelving, keeping the space organized and visually appealing.
What are some masculine decor elements that can enhance my apartment’s atmosphere?
Incorporating masculine decor elements can enhance the apartment’s atmosphere. Industrial-style furniture, like metal and wood combinations, adds a rugged charm. Statement pieces like leather sofas or vintage maps contribute to a masculine vibe. Incorporate texture through materials like leather, exposed brick, and natural wood. Plants or succulents can introduce a touch of nature and balance to the space. Remember, a balanced mix of textures, materials, and personal touches creates a cohesive and inviting atmosphere.
Remember that personal style and preferences play a crucial role in apartment decorations. Tailor your choices to reflect your interests and lifestyle while maintaining a functional and aesthetically pleasing environment.
