"The urge for good design is the same as the urge to go on living."  Harry Bertoia.

My love for Harry Bertoia's Diamond Chair began when I was a child visiting my paediatrician.  The image of bright yellow side chairs is forever embedded in my memory.  Experiencing the sensation of intertwining my fingers between the open spaces, I would clamber up onto them. 

Many years later, I set out to rekindle my long lost love.  The bright yellow children's chairs had morphed and matured to become the Diamond Chair.  Reunited in a Toronto design gallery, I fell in love all over again.  "...go on living."

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Happy Friday!

Every man needs a man-den, somewhere to call their own, to hideaway from the stresses and strains of life, to let go and relax! Your man-den may be your entire house or apartment, but if you are living with a significant other your man den may need to be in a spare bedroom, the garage, or of course the basement (maybe even just part of it).

This post is dedicated to all the men out there who are looking to create the ultimate man-den. The key to this superb space is mixing textures, woods, and fabrics. You want the space to be manly, but well enough put together that a lady friend would still feel comfortable in the room.

Check out my top manly pieces found on Shopcastr this week that help you create the ultimate “man-den”:

1.  Zenporium – Sol Lounger Nubuk

  Made from teak & nubuk; this is the ultimate chair. Put this in the corner of an office, living room, or bedroom. This has strong manly appeal.

2.  Studio Pazo – Coffee Table

When deciding on pieces to fill up your man den - look for pieces that have dual purpose. Not only is this a coffee table, it’s also a piece of art. The wood & glass combo is the perfect mix.

3.  Morba – Palisades Sofa

This sleek and masculine couch is durable and would require low maintenance. The army green is a great colour to mix into the overall man den, plus it’s a bit unexpected.

4.  The Chesterfield Shop - Recliners

Every man-den needs a comfy chair and what’s a man-den without a recliner? These aren’t your dad’s age-old recliners - these are sleek and modern enough to complete your stylish man space.

5.  Studio Pazo – Teak Credenza

Big screen TV, record player, video games? No problem. This teak media house would hold all your toys - but also keep them hidden when entertaining.

6.  Smash – Wood Locker

Forget the hall closet - add some vintage charm to your man den with this old school locker.

7.  Zenporium – Industrial Bar Stool

No man den is complete without a bar, and a bar always need stools. The leather and metal add just the right rustic charm.  Why not have a signature drink for your man den? How about a whiskey on the rocks?

8.  Symbolist – Cow Skull

Why not? Put this collectable on your coffee table or on your teak media console. It’s a definite conversation piece and brings a little western into your man den.

Your man-den is that space to get away from it all. Sit, relax, and enjoy time with good friends.

Have fun, be safe, and create your space!

Lu