One writer believes dark wood is the key to making a home feel masculine.
Those looking to give a room a masculine feel should consider dark bedroom furniture, it has been suggested.
Writing for Terry's Fabrics, Helen Green said a combination of black and white will produce such an effect in a loft bedroom, with the walls and pleat curtains in white and the bed in black.
"Black is complimented by a dark wood floor for an almost masculine feel," she stated.
With the other furniture also being dark in colour, the duvet should be white, she suggested.
Such a bedroom will be "proof that even minimalist decor can be dramatic".
While making sleeping quarters look good, bedroom furniture should also be comfortable to ensure a good night's sleep, it has been asserted.
Jessica Alexander of the Sleep Council noted those who do not sleep well suffer from more illnesses than others and their tiredness causes a lack of concentration and impaired performance at work.
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