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.
When choosing paint, keep in mind that a lighter color will make your place look bigger, an important consideration if you live in a tiny apartment or cramped condo. By the same token, a darker color can make a room feel more closed in, although one wall in a darker shade can have a focusing effect. If going with a lighter color, you don't have to stick with the usual "eggshell white." Softer shades are definitely an option, especially tans such as mocha or cappuccino, light gray-blue and sage green. Stay away from pinkish-toned pastels (unless you WANT the guys to rib you endlessly).
You might want to consider hiring a professional painter to add texture and design to the walls. Paints now have such quality as denim, suede or linen appearance. You can also paint patterns for a more stylish look.
Lighting is an important factor for setting the right mood in your pad. Contemporary lighting pieces look awesome, especially for a minimalist bachelor pad. They add character to the space. You can also try adding a standing lamp and wall lamp to the conventional table or desk lamps.
Finally, what about the furniture? After all, isn't it time you got rid of that cable-spool table you've been using since college?
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.
However, if you have some dough to spare, purchase a few good pieces to go with your redecorated home. It can be a new coffee table, ottomans to accent the living room and area rugs as floor decors. Make use of wall hangings and some throw pillows.
With just a bit of effort and expense, you can rack up points with the ladies for being a man in charge of his home environment!
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.
When choosing paint, keep in mind that a lighter color will make your place look bigger, an important consideration if you live in a tiny apartment or cramped condo. By the same token, a darker color can make a room feel more closed in, although one wall in a darker shade can have a focusing effect. If going with a lighter color, you don't have to stick with the usual "eggshell white." Softer shades are definitely an option, especially tans such as mocha or cappuccino, light gray-blue and sage green. Stay away from pinkish-toned pastels (unless you WANT the guys to rib you endlessly).
You might want to consider hiring a professional painter to add texture and design to the walls. Paints now have such quality as denim, suede or linen appearance. You can also paint patterns for a more stylish look.
Lighting is an important factor for setting the right mood in your pad. Contemporary lighting pieces look awesome, especially for a minimalist bachelor pad. They add character to the space. You can also try adding a standing lamp and wall lamp to the conventional table or desk lamps.
Finally, what about the furniture? After all, isn't it time you got rid of that cable-spool table you've been using since college?
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.
However, if you have some dough to spare, purchase a few good pieces to go with your redecorated home. It can be a new coffee table, ottomans to accent the living room and area rugs as floor decors. Make use of wall hangings and some throw pillows.
With just a bit of effort and expense, you can rack up points with the ladies for being a man in charge of his home environment!
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