Bachelorhood Design

One often ignored aspect of design is the Bachelor Pad. After all, design plays a pivotal role in attracting a special someone. If you're a bachelor or know of one, share this post with them - they may need it.

To build a successful and attractive Bachelor Pad, consider including the following:

• A place to eat that is not the coffee table
• Eating at the coffee table because you don't have a dining table indicates immaturity to your guests. I can't tell you how many times I did this in college. You don't want your special someone to think you are still living the college glory days.
• An investment piece - solid construction - something sophisticated
• Trust me, a discerning eye concerning design and furniture is an extremely attractive quality in a man.
• Something unexpected
• Something unexpected is always a good thing in any room design. 
• A stylish, uncluttered desk
• I've heard it said that a clean desk means a sick mind. I wholeheartedly disagree with this statement-mostly because I keep a very tidy desk. :)  To me, a clean desk shows that you care about your space.
• Clean sheets
• This should be self-explanatory.
• Good collection of books
• Having an interesting and varied collection of books help tell your guests who you are.
• No TV-only room
• What I mean by this, is that in the room where your TV is, try to create a secondary focal point to distract from the TV.
• Luxurious bathroom
• A clean, luxurious bathroom (not a dirty, dingy, cluttered bathroom) will seal the deal, boys.
• Interesting lighting
• Having something interesting to look at will drastically alter your space.
• Plenty of seating with durable, stylish upholstery fabric
• You need to have places your guests can sit. 
• No cliches
• The cliche black leather sectional or neon beer sign is beneath you, gentlemen. Let's grow up.

You don't have to spend a lot either. I always say: collect piece by piece over time. Ask an interior design guru to help you. 

Good luck, bachelor's!