Dude Decor: February Edition. What suits you?

This is the second installment in my "DUDE DECOR" series. The first "DUDE" post, January's "Log Cabin and Plaid Flannel" has been one of my most popular posts to date on Commona-my House.
As I said back in January's post, the purpose for sharing these "Dude" decorating ideas comes from the fact that not all of us have a  designated man cave, den or office to devote to masculine style...if you do, then go to town...if you don't their are some things that you can incorporate into your existing spaces in order to sort of reel in the femininity of your decor.  Even shabby chic furnishings (which is what I would say is a prime example of feminine decor in all of its white washed and floral glory) can be complemented by an antler or two, for example. And I'm happy to say, that I have some male readers (bachelors and married, too)... I find myself loving typically "masculine" decor, worked into existing spaces even in small ways. It gives your home balance.

SUITING FABRIC pillows

So, this installment, "What suits you" will be highlighting men's suit fabrics and how you can incorporate them into your decor.  I love the look of using these suiting icons as upholstery and bedding.  And I'm not alone...big names like Ralph Lauren and Nate Berkus have been churning their own versions out this season.. take a look at this suiting statement.
Think:

HERRINGBONE

TWEED

PINSTRIPES

HOUNDSTOOTH

PLAIDS & TARTANS

Gray Flannel

When I think of these fabrics, I think of warmth, texture and a vibe that exudes confindence...not at all fussy.
Use classics or step out and choose bold colorful plaids...this is a strong, masculine statement, either way.

The Look:

HOUNDSTOOTH  tufted wing back via Room and Board

Nate Berkus beige HERRINGBONE sheets at Target

Tufted TWEED mid-century arm-chair

WINDOW PANE PLAID Tufted Wingback Chair

Nate Berkus heathered HERRINGBONE window panels at Target

One King's Lane bench in PINSTRIPES

Throw Blanket made with fleece and TWEED

Louis Style TWEED STRIPE chair

Thomas O'Brien DRESS SHIRT sheeting

Who says a POUF isn't masculine...it is if its made with Various TWEEDS 

PINSTRIPE walls

"BRIXBY" fabric, Nate Berkus for Calico Corners

Detail of various suit fabrics used on Wingback chair

GRAY FLANNEL club chair

GRAY FLANNEL CHECK pillow

"SANTA MONICA" fabric, charcoal gray PINSTRIPE, Nate Berkus for Calico Corners

Ralph Lauren Bedding via House Beautiful

PINSTRIPE roll-back chair

DIY Spool Ottoman in Grandpa's PLAID

"LUCAS TARTAN- IVY LEAGUE", Ralph Lauren for Calico Corners

PINSTRIPE Bathroom

Organizers with Men's Shirting Fabric on covers

HOUNDSTOOTH chairs

PLAID SUIT drapery

PLAID SUITED dresser

WOOL SUIT FABRIC curtians

I'd love these PINSTRIPE curtians in my man's man cave

Now, whether you run out and find/make a pinstripe pillow or not is up to you, but stop yourself from spritzing it with your man's "Gray Flannel"...

 

..that's taking it too far.

XXXOOO.