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OK, we’re going to start from the assumption that you’ve already mastered the absolute basics here. If you’re one of those true defrosted cavemen who define themselves in opposition to anything “metrosexual”, well, feel free to read on out of simple curiosity. But I’m talking here to the guys who’ve passed Bachelor Pad 101.
That means you’ve got some kind of hamper in which to throw your undergarments, instead of leaving them dotted around your bedroom floor like it’s an art installation.
It means you don’t merely own a toilet brush, you actually know which end to hold it by.
And it means that you change your bed linen more often than once a season.
Everyone still with me? Course you are!
So here are a few tips if you want to upgrade your pad from satisfactory to stellar.
Don’t Take “Man Cave” Too Literally
You want your place to be welcoming to visitors, even if there’s nothing more exciting than an Xbox session in prospect. And one way you can do that is to bring the outside in.
Open up those blinds. My guess is you don’t have any priceless tapestries that could get bleached out, so it’s time to dispel the gloom. Daylight makes people feel alive and connected to the wide world out there.
And as soon as it’s warm enough, crack open a couple of windows and get a through breeze going. Stale air isn’t alluring, boys. You’re not a basement dweller any more, you’re a debonair man about town who’s going places. Oh yes, you are!
Signs of (Plant) Life Detected
Since we’re talking air – think about getting some plants. These obliging room-mates won’t just soak up the carbon dioxide your lungs are pumping out all day, they’ll actually exhale refreshing oxygen in return! What a bargain.
If you live in a stripped-down modern flat, one aptly-chosen pot plant can make the difference between show-home sterile and appealingly minimalist. A little vegetation goes a long way…just like in your diet.
You don’t need to go floor-to-ceiling. Orchids are beautifully dignified flowers that lend a refined masculine charm to any apartment. What’s more, these guys came up the hard way, clinging on to trees, and they’re used to enduring through dry periods – which means you shouldn’t come back to an orchid graveyard if you forget to water before going on vacation.
Hit the Canvas
It’s time to graduate beyond film posters squished up on your walls with putty. Hanging up a printed photo or two is a great way to express your individuality.
Better still, invest in some Canvas Prints. A super-modern twist on the real fabric canvas which has been used by painters for centuries, interior design features don’t come classier than this.
Just choose a trusted online shop like Bestcanvas.ca and upload the digital photo of your choice. In a matter of days, you’ll be sent a superbly true-to-life reproduction of your image, printed on pure-white canvas which has been stretched (by hand) over a spruce-wood frame.
The HP-certified latex inks are applied with generous-spirited abundance, so expect ultra-rich colors and effortless visual impact.
The right image printed on canvas won’t just set off your decor to perfection, it’ll be a conversation piece in itself.
Prioritize your Cleaning Regime
Done right, a touch of bohemian disarray can be charming in your lounge or bedroom. Less so in the kitchen. Least of all in the bathroom.
If it still needs to be said, there’s no such thing as a bathroom that’s too clean. So work on your self-discipline until scrubbing those surfaces is second nature, because you never know who’s going to drop round…and be quietly horrified.
Have you got a hand towel? That’s a towel that’s set clearly apart from its larger cousins so your visitors know it won’t have strayed beyond elbow point in the course of its duties. They’ll appreciate this.
How’s your shower curtain looking? Even if you know for a fact it’s been cleaned, so long as it looks grimy it’s letting the side down. The old you would have just looked the other way. The new you is going to take the wallet hit and switch it up.
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Any bachelor pad needs to reflect the personality of its bachelor. You’ve got to do you. And these tips aren’t meant to cramp your style – they’re just meant to help you do the best version of you possible.
Best of luck!
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Inset Photos provided by the author.
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