subject: Creating A Bedroom Fit For A Bachelor [print this page] Taking a bedroom and adjusting the design style so that it works well for a bachelor is that it is fairly easy to accomplish and very budget friendly. Focus on an understated, low key look that is sleek and fashionable when choosing the larger bedroom room items and smaller accent pieces. If your goal is to put together a space that is laid back and masculine, which will appeal to the opposite sex as well, follow these decorating tips and see which ones are a good fit for you.
The Masculine Feel: Design and Color Pallet
The use of stronger, darker colors like burgundy, deep blues and striking greens should form the back bone of the smaller accent pieces in the room, instead of being used for the overall wall color. For that, stick with a middle of the road color option for larger wall areas to keep it nice and cozy. A solid male vibe remains intact by reserving the small punch of bolder colors for the bed linens, cushions, and floor covering. This same rule also applies to design. Stay away from patterns that are too busy. Clean cut, geometrical lines that play off of the use of stripes or plaids will serve to pull the space together.
A Man Touch: the Look and Feel of Material
Once you have selected a broader color base for the room, let us visit the types of material you can select that retain a mannish appeal without sacrificing function. Your bed spread should be over-stuffed and fluffed up with an eye towards surfaces that reflect light and sheen, and linens should tend towards higher end cotton that offers a deluxe, classic feel.
Another great design trend is the use of leather in and around the room to bring in and reinforce a modern look. Utilize this feature by introducing a headboard made in this type of material, or bring in a small bench or corner chair that mimics this style choice, and plays off against a plush, shag area rug that grounds the room and adds comfort.
Mood Lighting
In addition to the existing, practical lighting, consider including some other options that enhance and vary the general illumination of the room. This can be very simple, as in choosing lamp shades and bulbs that serve to play up or diffuse the light you already have, or more labor intensive by installing wall sconces or a dimming control device to your normal light switch to change the quality of light to suit your style.
Managing the Clutter
In order to create a simple, streamlined look, the last thing you want is an array of scattered items that muddle the open feel you have produced. Clearly, making storage part of your plan is the key to managing this problem. Choose furniture that already contains drawers so you can conceal things you do not want in plain view. Also, closet organizers are fantastic options: They maximize space, and leave more room to hide the laundry. Home decor stores have a wide variety of baskets and containers that can easily fit on a shelf to hide papers or objects that do not need to be a visual focal point, but still need to be easily accessible.
Let the Accessories Tell the Tale
Depending upon the exact taste you are trying to emulate, let your accessories tell the tale and set the tone of the room. Choose meaningful artwork that moves you, or a few well chosen keepsakes that compliment the mood you have tried to create, while remaining gender specific.
