Hello, Handsome: How to Create a Masculine Space

Now is the time of year when we want to hunker down in handsome, dramatic spaces. Leather chairs, dark palettes, rich textures, and bold elements create a masculine environment that is perfect for whiling away the hours on a chilly evening or grey afternoon. Here, we’ve rounded up 8 sexy rooms, as well as elements that will help achieve the look. So pour yourself some Bourbon and start planning your very own luxurious lounge.

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1 & 2. Shop images of The Renner Project in Austin, Texas.
3. Design by April Tomlin Interiors, based in Nashville, Tennessee.
4. Detail of work space designed by Sean Anderson, based in Memphis, Tennessee. Photography by Julie Wage Ross.
5. Gathering space designed by Sean Anderson based in Memphis, Tennessee. Photography by Julie Wage Ross.
6. Left: Brickell Key project by Hillary Littlejohn Scurtis Interior Design based in Miami, Florida. Right: A private residence by GCD Interiors based in Memphis, Tennessee.
7. Shop image of SCOUT Design Studio in Dallas, Texas.
8. Pair of Leather and Iron Chairs, design attributed to Jean-Michel Frank (unmarked), available from Malachite Home in New Orleans, Louisiana.
9. Pair of vintage leather storage trunks with brass trim available from Iconic Snob Galeries in West Palm Beach, Florida.
10. Mid-Century modern curved desk available from Nancy Price Antiques in Jackson, Mississippi.
11. Swedish chrome and leather armchairs attributed to Bruno Mathsson for DUX available from The Renner Project in Austin, Texas.
12. Y side table designed by and available from Skylar Morgan Furniture in Atlanta, Georgia.
13. A pair of James Mont style chairs in mohair available from The Renner Project in Austin, Texas.
14. 1930s Sketch of a Saint available from Nancy Price Antiques in Jackson, Mississippi.
15. Antique camel pots available from Mitchell Hill in Charleston, South Carolina.
16. Madison swivel chair available from Clayton Gray Home in Tampa, Florida.
17. Carved wood panther trophy head available from James & Jeffrey Antiques in West Palm Beach, Florida.
18. ‘Man Underwater’ by Leonard Nones 1961, three panel triptych, available from SCOUT Design Studio in Dallas, Texas.
19. Rare Egyptian motif boot scraper, Archibald Kenrick & Sons, England, 1815-1820 available from Iconic Snob Galeries in West Palm Beach, Florida.
20. ‘Casper’ table lamp (left) and ‘Watson’ well sconce (right) available from Clayton Gray Home in Tampa, Florida.
21. Mannequin floor lamp (left) available from SCOUT Design Studio; 19th Century Italian bronze bust of Lucius Verus by F. Barbadienne Foundry (right) available from Iconic Snob Galeries in West Palm Beach, Florida.
22. ‘Edgewood Hex’ pendant (left) and ‘Addison’ drum pendant (right) available from Bungalow Classic in Atlanta, Georgia.
23. Art (from left to right) Origami 3, Origami 4, and Origami 6 available from Noah J & Co. in Atlanta, Georgia.
24. Natural Curiosities “Haden Horses: Spotted” photograph available from Clayton Gray Home in Tampa, Florida.
25. Rare, dry-bar storage-cabinet in goatskin by Aldo Tura available from Iconic Snob Galeries in West Palm Beach, Florida.
26. Pair of chrome X base director chairs available from SCOUT Design Studio in Dallas, Texas.
27. James Bond bar stools, Mid-Century, from the Saint-Vincent Casino, Italy, available from The Renner Project in Austin, Texas.
28. Monk chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni available from Faustina Pace Antiques in West Palm Beach, Florida.
29. Original art by Dallas native Scott Kerr, ‘Blueberry Pi’ is available from Villa Vici in New Orleans, Louisiana.
30. East Village Sofa by ION Design available from Smart Furniture Studio in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
31. Set of 6 French walnut art deco chairs available from Malachite Home in New Orleans, Louisiana.
32. Cadena chest available from Clayton Gray Home in Tampa, Florida.

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