My brother, Sam, turned 20 two weeks ago. WHAT!!?? I still remember playing around with him as a child, and not being able to wrap my head around what he would look like at this age, or what he would sound like...
Well, we now have a 6-3 large human who's voice is so low it causes people to believe they are being summoned my God himself when he opens his mouth, and I could not be more proud. I love that giant more than anything..
Since I am a " designer in training", as my boss likes to mention to everyone ( because I'm not quite there), my handsome now 20 year old brother expects that I can perform miracles and turn his not so decor- friendly college room into a work of interior art. We shall see about that.
Here are a couple of things I thought might work for a college friendly house ( assuming that It will all be virtually unrecognizable after frat bros and future soirees get a hold of it...
Antlers. What could be more masculine than a dead animal hanging on the wall?
This den adds a manly touch by incorporating horns into the space. For Sam's bedroom, this would be way to many. But a couple would be enough to get some " dude, that's awesome" comments from his friends.
Nail Heads
If you are not into nail Heads right now, you should be. They are all the rage in the design world. If you are looking to add a classic touch to a space, Nail Heads are the way to go.
For example, in this bedroom, looks like someone went nail head psycho . But the result is fabulous, adding masculinity and tailored edges to the furniture and headboard.
Trunks
That's right, trunks aren't only used for storing your old ski clothes. Unless its plastic and multicolored. DON'T, I repeat, DON'T try to decorate with those.
These vintage Louis Vuitton suitcases serve as a bedside table in a bedroom. Needless to say, Sam will not be getting a vintage designer trunk. But there are alternative trunks at places like Pottery Barn and Williams Sonoma Home that might do the trick.
After 20 years of watching my brother grow in so many more ways than his enormous size, I cant wait to see where he goes from here . Let's just hope his travel up is over for good.
Please Lord, let him always fit through doorways, and never put him through the torture of having to shop at Big and Tall. AMEN.
This den adds a manly touch by incorporating horns into the space. For Sam's bedroom, this would be way to many. But a couple would be enough to get some " dude, that's awesome" comments from his friends.Nail Heads
If you are not into nail Heads right now, you should be. They are all the rage in the design world. If you are looking to add a classic touch to a space, Nail Heads are the way to go.
Trunks
That's right, trunks aren't only used for storing your old ski clothes. Unless its plastic and multicolored. DON'T, I repeat, DON'T try to decorate with those.
These vintage Louis Vuitton suitcases serve as a bedside table in a bedroom. Needless to say, Sam will not be getting a vintage designer trunk. But there are alternative trunks at places like Pottery Barn and Williams Sonoma Home that might do the trick.After 20 years of watching my brother grow in so many more ways than his enormous size, I cant wait to see where he goes from here . Let's just hope his travel up is over for good.
Please Lord, let him always fit through doorways, and never put him through the torture of having to shop at Big and Tall. AMEN.
