subject: Make A Good Impression With Your Bachelor Pad [print this page] Things are getting critical: the women in your life are threatening to redecorate your bachelor pad. Now's the time to take charge before you find yourself ambushed with an explosion of "girly" decor.
To make a statement with your redecorating, repaint. Yes, a change in color can make a world of difference. In a snap, your old abode will become good as new.
Men normally steer towards the lighter shade as the look is minimal, simple and straightforward. A no fuss interior for the no fuss creatures. What's nice about light colors aside from the clean look they impose, is the illusion of a bigger space. Perfect for those pads that are on the smaller side.
It might be worth the investment to hire a professional painter to do one wall for you in a special effect. New paints have textures such as denim, linen or suede, or you could opt for a pattern such as sponge painting. Don't be afraid to experiment.
Show off your new colors with good lighting. This is not just the brightness of the place but also of the fixtures you can decorate. There are different kinds of lamps with equally varied designs, sizes and shapes. For a manly look, opt for minimalist-inspired lamps and give your pad a twist of modernity.
Now moving on to the furniture...
If the budget won't allow you to buy new furniture, try rearranging what you have. Chances are, you didn't think much about placement when you moved in your couch, dining table, dresser and bed. You can get your hefty buddies to help you move things around, or you can take the geek approach: measure the dimensions of your furniture, then input the data into any one of many home decorating computer programs available today. Then you can move little icons of your furniture around in a virtual room until you find an arrangement you really like.
It is recommended however, to spend good money on good furniture pieces and decors to complement your new interiors. This is especially true with the change in paint. Of course, you want pieces that go well with the new color. They can be simple things like an ottoman, side table, artwork, area rugs, chair, etc.
Very easy, isn't it? If you come up with any more creative ideas, feel free to apply them. It's all for your home sweet bachelor home.
