The modern man no longer lives in a sports memorabilia-strewn, messy and dreary apartment. Most men are more interested in using their living space as an opportunity to show their style, class, and personality. Your man cave should represent your taste, interests, and overall lifestyle.
If you are starting from scratch in a new place and want to find a way to create a comfortable, functional, and stylish space, we have a few tips for you. From finding the best furnishings to decorating your walls with graphic art, family photos by CreateOn, and just the right lighting, it won’t take long for you to customize your bachelor pad into a home.
The key to being comfortable in your own home is to focus on more of the things that you love and less on what you think your family and friends will like. Let’s face it, you are the one that lives in your bachelor pad, so you want it to be a calming and relaxing space in which you feel the most comfortable. Let’s take a look at a few tips to help you add style to your bachelor pad.
Leather Is Life
Nothing says raw masculinity better than a beautiful set of leather furnishings. If you are going for a classic look, leather furniture is the key. Not only do you get a higher-class image with leather, but you get comfort and quality. Leather furniture is highly durable and will look great for years. The buttery finish of a leather couch will keep you comfortable and cozy for many years and will never go out of style.
Neutral Colors
When you are painting your walls, you want to keep things simple. Sticking with a neutral color palette can help you to find decor items that will seamlessly blend with your color scheme. Masculine colors like tans, grays, and blues are perfect for your walls. Keep your tones a bit darker and avoid anything that is dramatically bright.
Wall Art
If you want to keep your decorating to a minimum, you can keep your walls white and add color and drama with your choice of wall art. When buying art, you don’t have to be an expert to know what you like. Larger pieces of art can give your home a classy and brighten up your space. Whether you want to hang an abstract painting, a display of personal black and white photos, or a variety of album covers from your vinyl collection, consider the spacing of your art and where they will make the highest visual impact.
Entertainment
No bachelor pad is complete without a media center. To keep the look and feel of your space consistent, it’s recommended that you group your television and stereo system into one entertainment space. This will help you keep your games, CDs, DVDs, and other media organized in a central place.
Lighting
Your aim when choosing your lighting should focus on style and functionality. You may want to play around with a few different lighting ideas until you get the look you want. Use your natural light sources to add a fresh look to your home and add complimentary lighting where you need it. Don’t rely on the simple overhead lighting to make your home look more like a dorm room than a home. Keep in mind that while you may want to create a certain ambiance, you don’t want your home to look like a cave.
If you are moving into your new bachelor pad and want to create a uniquely yours space, follow these decorating tips to help you find your style.
