A Man's Home
Hotel Living
The latest trend in hip hotels is to design the rooms less like a hotel room and more like a personal home—open, loft-like floor plans outfitted with eclectic furnishings, modernist lighting and bespoke amenities. Case in point: Philadelphia's new Roost, an extended-stay hotel with a boutique-style update that ticks all of our design boxes. Herewith, a few interior cues that you can use when pulling together your home.
Leather chair, $1,299
at Crate & Barrel
Side table, $188.99
at Overstock
Glass coffee table,
$979 at Finnish Design Shop
Mid-Century Vibes
Opt for a few pieces with a sharp, retro design. Whether truly vintage from the 1950s and '60s, or influenced from the time period, these items have an inherent masculine quality that will always look right in a man's place.
Mix & Match
The key to a handsome home is for it to look assembled, not like a set. Combine complementary styles—like an old school lamp and rug with more modern pieces that have clean lines like a simple sofa and natural wood stools.
Floor lamp, $249 / $199
at West Elm
Tractor seat stools, $199
at Restoration Hardware
Tip
The snake plant, also known as mother-in-law's tongue, is an easy to care for house plant that doesn't require much water or light. It grows fast, plus it's great at filtering indoor air.
Hotel collection bedding, from $68 at Macy's
A Chill Bedroom
Keep the bedroom clean, calm and simple with crisp white bedding and a nightstand (with a drawer to keep clutter tucked away). A good looking table lamp is a sculptural element that has a practical purpose.
FYI
An easy way to find art that means something to you? Blow up your own snapshots. Take that perfect Instagram shot and immortalize it on your wall. What's more, it's easy and affordable to order large prints (up to 20" x 30") at Walgreens.com.
Stay at Roost
One-bedrooms start at $155 per night (111 S. 15th St. Philadelphia, PA 19102; myroost.com)
