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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.

Retire those old posters and stolen street signs from college, and replace them with easy, inexpensive art like this old, enlarged envelope.

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A New Life for an Old Envelope

Retire those old posters and stolen street signs from college, and replace them with easy, inexpensive art like this old, enlarged envelope.

"This is one of my favorite things," says George of the framed envelope in the dining room. It was addressed by George's great-grandmother to her uncle, George's namesake, in 1917. He found it tucked away in his grandfather's dresser.

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Fabrics are crucial in every room, but don’t let fabric stores scare you. Instead, be creative. George chose to have pillows made from 1940s Italian military blankets rather than picking a neutral, frill-free cotton for his custom porch swing.

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Lots of warm wood tones in your home can create an outdoorsy-masculine atmosphere, but be careful not to overdo it. Incorporate a few light-colored woods or painted wood furniture into the space to keep a balance.

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3 of 13 Retire those old posters and stolen street signs from college, and replace them with easy, inexpensive art like this old, enlarged envelope.

Retire those old posters and stolen street signs from college, and replace them with easy, inexpensive art like this old, enlarged envelope.

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