The Bachelor vs the Bachelorette Pad
For both men and women, the perfect apartment involves careful consideration of furniture and decor. So what are some of the must-haves for the bachelor and the bachelorette pad to make their apartment both functional and stylish?
In 2010, 31 million U.S. households consisted of a single person. [1]
More than 40% of households in these large cities have just one renter.
- Atlanta
- San Francisco
- New York
- Washington, D.C.
Bachelor Pad
Custom Bar
- You can go for the classic or modernist route.
- Feature good wine storage and a stock wide array of domestic and imported beers.
- Refrigeration, water, ice and other essentials should be nearby.
Awesome Couch [2]
- Purchase a couch that’s extremely comfortable.
- You’ll be spending a lot of your time on the couch, so make it count.
Leather Chair [5]
This should be a place of comfort where a man can relax.
Key components:
- Place to rest arms.
- Way to recline.
- Storage for books.
- Angular lines. (Which give off a masculine look)
Basic Bed [3]
- Simplicity is key.
- Keep it clean.
- Add pillows and a top sheet to your bottom sheet and spread
- Stick to grays and solid colors.
Bold Accents [4]
- Balance a bold accent color with neutral colors.
- Try to use the accent color twice, but subtly.
Bachelorette Pad
Chic Lighting [9]
- Replace boring light fixtures with something that expresses your personality.
- Chandeliers are often a good choice.
- Dimmer lights can help you adjust ambiance.
- Lighting changes can help you both decorate and improve the atmosphere.
Colorful Plants [8]
- Plants help make an apartment look beautiful; add some colorful unique foliage, such as orchids or other flowering plants.
- There are other advantages, as well. Plants can help:
- Neutralize harmful chemicals in the air.
- Provide pleasant scents throughout your home.
- Creatively inspire people living there.
- Relieve stress for the inhabitants.
Handmade Rugs [7]
- They’re more durable than machine-made rugs.
- They’re typically created with silk, cotton, or wool.
- In general, rugs provide warmth, comfort, and a way to add patterns and colors to a room. [8]
Wallpapered Kitchen [10]
- Take a kitchen full of dull appliances and give it some style.
- Vibrant wallpaper with cool colors and patterns can improve the kitchen quickly.
- If wallpaper is not an option, there are unique wall decals that, while not reusable, are removable.
Floating Bookcases [11]
- Instead of using bookcases that sit on the floor and take up space, use ones mounted on walls.
- NOTE: Property managers may not allow items such as bookcases to be mounted to the wall, double check before installing any permanent fixtures.
- Wall shelves and floating bookcases can both liven up a room and be functional.
- They can be rearranged to revamp a room.
- They can store books, photographs, and other decorative items or can be used to partition a large room into defined, smaller spaces.
Whether you’re male or female and looking to decorate your apartment, think about your priorities; consider functionality, aesthetics, and space-conservation. There are many ways to add style, comfort, and usefulness to a room with just a few touches.
NOTE: Before adding any design features to you pad, check with your property manager for rules and regulations.
Sources:
[1] http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/story/2012-05-02/living-alone/54585114/1
[2] http://www.askmen.com/fashion/trends/29_fashion_men.html
[3] http://www.vanityfair.com/style/carls-crush/the-perfect-bachelors-pad-201112#slide=1
[4] http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/decorating-with-bold-colorsins-126809
[5] http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/505129/list/9-Elements-of-the-Perfect-Man-Chair
[6] http://www.forbes.com/2007/02/12/bachelor-home-essentials-forbeslife-cx_mw_0213bachelorpad.html
[7] http://home-decor.hsn.com/cnt/feature/default.aspx?ContentID=189&sf=hd&ccm=HD%7Chd0001
[8] http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/home/10-must-have-accessories-for-the-home8.htm
[9] http://www.hgtv.com/decorating-basics/how-to-make-an-apartment-your-own/pictures/index.html
[10] http://www.styleathome.com/homes/small-spaces/small-space-interior-bachelorette-pad/a/30258/3
[11] http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/5-multitasking-must-haves-for-143232
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