Bachelor pads traditionally fall into two camps: the grimy pits and the clinically cold modernist temples. Theres loads of advice out there, mostly focused on getting the latter and avoiding the former but what if you want to tread the fine line between? A bit of clutter never hurt anyone plus its no fun having sleek, of-the-minute décor if youre always stubbing your toes on sharp metal corners and your 15 ft bronze phallic sculptures doubled your contents insurance. All you really need is to know what you like and then follow a few simple guidelines to avoid the most basic pitfalls of popular bachelor pad décor. Look at magazines and design websites, get inspiration and go from there. Here are a few donts to keep you on track:
1. Dont overload on earth tones
Browns, deep greens and rich blues: all lovely colours, all a bit dark and oppressive when used in excess. Paler blues, turquoises, reds and brighter greens are clean, fresh and look great with cream and coffee tones. Orange and grey also can be great for a more retro look. Lighten up a bit: you dont want guests to feel like theyre trapped in a forest.
2. Dont feel you have to have a Leather Sofa
Its a staple of the bach patch, its wipe-clean, durable and über-manly: nothing says successful masculine provider than a bit of dead animal. But there are numerous negatives: its really sweaty in the summer, it makes awkward squeaky noises and too much leather can seem aggressive, especially in black. Look for vintage brown leathers or dark fabrics rather than shiny modern plastic-y stuff.
Basically, before buying anything, think What would Alice Cooper do? and then do the opposite.
3. Dont go Space Age
Metallic details and glass table tops are easy-to-clean and futuristic looking but too many harsh lines and silvery colours can make your space seem unwelcoming. You might favour a spick and span look but at least throw some colours, patterns and tactile fabrics into the mix.
4. Dont have pictures of cars you dont own / vintage aeroplanes
Sports cars and aeroplanes are streamlined, well put-together, attractive and powerful thats presumably the image of yourself you want to portray. But displaying pictures of them on your walls just makes you look a bit childish, very materialistic and may lead to unfavourable comparisons the dinky but serviceable little banger on your driveway.
There are plenty of funky, colourful prints thatll work in any space. Modern, cheeky or abstract shop around a bit and it wont take long to find something youll treasure, rather than something that just fills an empty space on your wall.
5. Dont try and Disguise Smells
If your house smells, find out why and stop it smelling. Maybe its damp, maybe somethings rotting behind the fridge. Dont buy flowery sprays in the hope that the problem will solve itself. And swerve potpourri: it wont make women feel at home, itll make them feel like theyre at their grandmas home.
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