Bachelor Versus the Bachelorette Pad

Homes.com ForRent.com NATION'S LEADING APARTMENT RESOURCE Versus the Bachelorette The Bachelor Pad So what are some of the >» must-haves « for the bachelor and the bachelorette pad to make their apartment both functional and stylish? For both and women, the perfect apartment involves careful consideration of furniture and decor. More than 40% In 2010, 31 million of the households * San Francisco in these large cities * Atlanta have just one renter. U.S. households * New York * Washington, D.C. consisted of a single person. Bachelor Pad Custom Bar • You can go the classic or modernist route. • Feature good wine storage and stock a wide array of domestic and imported beers. • Refrigeration, water, ice, and other essentials should be nearby. Awesome Couch • Purchase a couch that's extremely comfortable. • You'll be spending a lot of your time on the couch, so make it count. Leather Chair9) • This should be a place of comfort where a man can relax. Key components: • Place to rest arms. • Angular lines • Able to recline. (Which look masculine.) Basic Bed • Simplicity is key. • Keep it clean. • Add pillows and a top sheet to your bottom sheet and spread. • Stick to grays and solid colors. Bold Accents 9) • Try to use the accent color • Balance a bold accent color with neutral colors. twice, but subtly. Bachelorette Pad Chic Lighting [9] Replace boring light fixtures with something that expresses your personality. • Chandeliers are often a good choice. • Dimmer lights can help you adjust ambience. • Lighting changes can help you both decorate and improve the atmosphere. Colorful Plants [8] • Plants help make an apartment look beautiful; add some colorful and unique foliage, such as orchids or other flowering plants. • There are other advantages as well. Plants can help: - Neutralize harmful chemicals in the air. - Provide pleasant scents throughout your home. - Creatively inspire people living there. - Relieve stress for the residents. Handmade Rugs They're more durable than machine-made rugs. They're typically created with silk, cotton, or wool. • In general, rugs provide warmth, comfort, and a way to add patterns and colors to a room. (81 Wallpapered Kitchen • Take a kitchen full of dull appliances and give it some style. • Vibrant wallpaper with cool colors and patterns can improve the kitchen quickly. • If wallpaper is not an option, there are unique wall decals that, while not reusable, are removable. Floating Bookcases" • Instead of using bookcases that sit on the floor and take up space, use ones mounted on walls. NOTE: Property managers may not allow items such as bookcases to be mounted to the wall, double check before installing any permanent fixtures. Wall shelves and floating bookcases can both liven up a room and be functional. • They can be rearranged to revamp a room. • They can store books, photographs, and other decorative items, or can be used to partition a large room into defined, smaller spaces. Whether you're male or female and looking to decorate your apartment, think about your priorities, consider functionality, aesthetics, and space-conservation in mind. There are many ways to add style, comfort, and usefulness to a room with just a few touches. Before adding any design features to your pad, check with your property manager for rules and regulations. Homes.com ForRent.com NATION'S LEADING APARTMENT RESOURCE There are millions of great apartments to rent and homes to buy nationwide! Use Homes.com and ForRent.com to get started today. Sources [1] http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/story/2012-05-02/living-alone/54585114/1 [2] http://www.askmen.com/fashion/trends/29_fashion_men.html [3] http://www.vanityfair.com/style/carls-crush/the-perfect-bachelors-pad-201112#slide=1 [8] http://tic.howstuffworks.com/home/10-must-have-accessories-for-the-home5.htm [4] http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/decorating-with-bold-colorsins-126809 [5] http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/505129/list/9-Elements-of-the-Perfect-Man-Chair [6] http://www.forbes.com/2007/02/12/bachelor-home-essentials-forbeslife-Cx_mw_0213bachelorpad.html 7) htp:/home-decor.hsn.com/cnt/feature/defaultaspx?ContentiD=189&sf=hd&ccm=HD%7Chd0001 (9] http://www.hgtv.com/decorating-basics/how-to-make-an-apartment-your-own/pictures/findex.html [10] http://www.styleathome.com/homes/small-spaces/small-space-interior-bachelorette-pad/a/30258/3 [11] http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/5-multitasking-must-haves-for-143232