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A Space Designed for Him

Don’t let fancy words like “sconce,” “décor,” and “drape” fool you. Sprucing up your home can be just as manly as ESPN highlights or dark beer. Find out how one Kentucky native turned his 1920s-style bungalow into a stylish yet decidedly masculine retreat.

A simple design; rich, wood tones; and a clever Mister-Fix-It approach to decorating allow George Krauth to blend his love of the outdoors and his treasured family heirlooms in this Chattanooga, Tennessee, home.
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A simple design; rich, wood tones; and a clever Mister-Fix-It approach to decorating allow George Krauth to blend his love of the outdoors and his treasured family heirlooms in this Chattanooga, Tennessee, home.
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