Bachelor pad -- Tips for a laid-back abode
Bachelor pad: celebrate your independence by styling an energetic, laid-back apartment. Are you ready to rule over your kingdom?
You’re a successful man with a busy, dynamic lifestyle; it goes without saying that you probably don’t have that much time to plan your home’s interior design. Don’t worry, we’re far from judging you: when you work during the day, hit the gym in the evening and meet up with your friends at night and during the weekends, who would have the time? Not to mention the part-time job of going on dates! That’s why we thought of pinning down a few tips and ideas for you: we’ve already done the planning, all you have to do now is let our advice inspire you. Are you ready to live in the perfect bachelor pad?
How should you style the floors?
The choice here is: stone tiles. Stones are hard-wearing materials, therefore the handiest of choices: once paved, your floors will look amazing and spotless for years and years to come. We doubt you’d like to waste your time with high-maintenance wooden planks or delicate porcelain tiles. As for the color, there are three options that we see particularly fit for you. The first is a classic: gray marble. Not only is it a timeless design, it also says a lot about you: your assertiveness and self-confidence will shine through your gunmetal marble tiles, guaranteed.
The second option is a little more understated: cream marble tiles. Sleek and refined, they do add a bit more warmth to the environment, so if that’s the desired effect, go for it! Another factor that might make you pick cream over gray marble is space: if your bachelor pad is quite small, a dark-ish tile is not the best choice, whereas a lighter tile will make the rooms seem more airy and spacious. Of course, you’re more than welcome to mix and match: why not try gunmetal marble in the kitchen and cream tiles in the living room?
A third option is just a tad over-the-top, but here we go: raw, absolute black limestone tiles. Be warned, some may not have the courage to embrace this flooring solution, but you might. Of course, be wary of the all-black effect: after all, you don’t want to give your dates the feeling they just walked into a dungeon, do you? Always remember to match black tiles with softer, lighter hues for the rest of the furniture.
Try out decorative room partitions
We just love this idea for you; here it goes. There’s a fair chance your bachelor pad is structured as an open plan apartment, at least partially. For instance, open plan kitchens are extremely popular and they’ve managed to fuse together three rooms: kitchen, dining room, living room. Now, a smart way of enhancing this fusion is employing abstract room partitions. Seems contradictory? Well, not really. Take a look at this solid wood decoration. It’s structured vertically, which will instantly make the ceilings seem higher. Then, rather than drawing a line, it suggests a separation between the different functional spaces, but being see-through, it still shows the room in all its length and width. Plus, this artistic partition is an attractive piece of design that will enhance the style and atmosphere of your bachelor pad.
Minimal but fully furnished kitchen
We get it if you don’t want your kitchen to look like the reign of one of Mad Men’s housewives, but this doesn’t mean it should look plain! We suggest a polished, sleek look for your kitchen countertops and cabinets; choose functional surfaces that are super easy to clean, and if you have enough space, make room for a kitchen island which is where, let’s be honest, you’ll probably eat most of your meals. Tip: if you went for gunmetal or black for the kitchen floor, use a lighter palette for the rest of the kitchen furnishings.
Should you consider getting a dining table?
It’s entirely up to you. Kitchen islands are handy and practical, and a candlelit dinner with your date will still look just as romantic. However, we suggest getting a dining table anyway: you might have a few guests over, or host a Christmas dinner or a birthday, and a table would make everything easier. Since by now your bachelor pad might be looking a little cold with all those stone tiles, add a warm touch by choosing raw wood as a material for the table and the chairs. Keep their look basic and simple to emphasize the warmth of the wood.
Binge watching station
The first thing you bought for your apartment was probably a large, flat TV screen to watch your favorite TV shows and follow your favorite sports team. You might want to consider getting a TV cabinet to store your Blu-rays, vinyls, and so on. Besides, you also need it as a frame to enhance the effortless elegance of your black flat screen. We’re recommending you the one pictured below as it will harmonize with the gray marble on the floor and at the same time it will never look colored and detached, thanks to its wooden panels.
Wall panels
Finally, the bed is the last key item of your bachelor pad: you know what type of bed works best for you, but may we suggest a wall panel as a headboard? A sharp rectangular shape, which you will soften by choosing fabric or leather to upholster it, instead of a hard material like wood. A wall panel will add style to your bedroom without taking any attention away from the centerpiece of the room, i.e. the bed.
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