Thursday, 25 June 2009

Decking Out A Bachelor Pad

By Henry Murray

True, women are at the forefront of the decorating battlefield. A woman's touch does make a living space homely and comforting. This however doesn't rule out the magic of a man's decorating touch. A bachelor's pad can be as comforting and homely, as well as attractive with the application of some decorating essentials. Without losing the masculine appearance of man's place, it can also be called his home sweet home.

Start by browsing through magazines to get ideas on how to decorate your space. If you're really allergic to anything floral and frilly, don't bother going through those hyper-trendy publications. Go with magazines that you would actually buy and enjoy reading yourself. Even male interest magazines occasionally feature tips and guides on how to decorate an interior. Ideas, though, can come from anywhere. Even the backdrops and scenes they use for print ads can become the inspiration for your new space.

Ideas for designing a bachelor's pad can be from magazines, TV programs, exhibits and showrooms. The choices are numerous, even those catering for men's taste in home interiors. Don't be discouraged by the promulgation of frills, satins, lace, light colors and other feminine displays in the market. There are still many specially made to make a man's home look more appealing.

A guy's place is expectedly of a minimalist style. Understandably so, men can't be bothered with details and too many things. Therefore, choosing the right items is vital to make up for the minimal presentation of decorations. One versatile decor are area rugs, great for any theme and color scheme. Usually though, men would go for a dark or neutral area rug with little or no design. Solid color and plain design work well with the masculine approach of the interiors.

Once you've got the floor set up, paint should be the next item on your list. It's the quickest way to change the mood in any room, especially if you're trying to convert an overly girls room into a simpler, more serious one. Solid colors are the best idea because they easily work with other visual elements, and the right shade of certain colors can create the right energy and ambiance in a room. Dark greens and light browns, for example, simulate the earthy feel of the outdoors, while deep reds and light blues capture a more formal feel. Keep away from bus patterns and intricate wallpapers that can make a room look busy and dated.

Remember that too masculine rooms can actually appear bland. Colors and decors can bring out the best in a room, so don't hesitate to use items that can help brighten the space. Throw pillows for the sofa, curtains for the windows, smaller area rugs, drapes for chairs, etc. can soften the look of the place without sacrificing the macho image you want to convey.

Wall art is the final detail that will round out your decor. You can choose any theme or item you want, so long as you steer clear of posters. Aside from looking tacky, they're items that one would expect in a college dorm room and not a bachelor's pad. If you feel, however, that you simply have to have posters, at least frame them before installing the posters on your walls. Memorabilia is a much better idea, especially if you're passionate about something. Old sports jerseys, medals and figurines will give your room the look and feel of that ideal awesome pad.

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