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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.

Mount a prize-winning fish or animal in the living or dining room to tie in your hobbies, but use them sparingly. A fish or a pair of antlers here and there is ok, but too many, and your living room will look like a taxidermist’s shop.

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Mount a prize-winning fish or animal in the living or dining room to tie in your hobbies, but use them sparingly. A fish or a pair of antlers here and there is ok, but too many, and your living room will look like a taxidermist's shop.

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8 of 13 Mount a prize-winning fish or animal in the living or dining room to tie in your hobbies, but use them sparingly. A fish or a pair of antlers here and there is ok, but too many, and your living room will look like a taxidermist’s shop.

Mount a prize-winning fish or animal in the living or dining room to tie in your hobbies, but use them sparingly. A fish or a pair of antlers here and there is ok, but too many, and your living room will look like a taxidermist’s shop.

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