Men’s Living Room Ideas

Need a bachelor pad living room at the ready? Start by choosing a color palette. Darker is associated with more masculine energy, and lighter, more feminine, but the choice is yours. Try mixing and matching for a balanced feel (dark pillows on a light sofa) or go all out on dark to embrace a more traditional bachelor pad style.

If you’ve brought in your coffee table, side tables and any shelving, you’ll need to fill them. Try sculptures and figurines of contemporary shapes, such as geometric figures, on tabletops. (Planters with succulents, instead of flowers, can also add a solid decorative touch without feeling too much like your grandma’s house.) For shelves, arrange your books, movies, or records/music collection – along with a decorative globe or pottery piece as a bookend.

“To add some color, pick something that’ll stand out; a simple pattern such as a geometric print could be an accent piece in itself. Think of an ottoman, a few pillows, an area rug or even the art on the walls."

                                     Katherine Perez, Living Spaces Visual Stylist

If you just won’t be “fenced in” – prefer to roam freely out on the open range – then your space should show it! Deck out a bachelor pad in country garb (think hide rugs and buffalo art!) for a vibe that’s rugged and masculine – yet still maintains a cohesive style aesthetic. For smaller floor plans, save room by swapping out a traditional coffee table for an ottoman – and match it to a dark leather sofa for handsome elegance.

Men’s Apartment Décor / Men’s Apartment Ideas

It’s easy to feel like you’re running low on bachelor apartment ideas, since apartments are smaller spaces (and the modern bachelor leads a busy life, often without time for dedicating energy to his décor)! For an easy refresh, start with the “softer” things, like pillows, placemats for a kitchen table, a set of hanging towels for a kitchen, new curtains or drapes, blankets, and a small rug (small rugs are great affordable statement pieces that can be layered over your current floors – even if they’re already carpeted or contain a larger rug). Soft items are more affordable; they’re also easier to store since they can be folded, making them easier to swap out for seasonality and make a space feel continuously refreshed.

If you’re the type that would rather not decorate at all (but can appreciate a room that feels put-together), then an accent wall has your name written all over it! For all the style and none of the frills, go with industrial brick – which takes rugged simplicity to the max. (For an extra bit of ruggedness, sand down any layers of paint thoroughly, until you get a distressed finish.)

Bachelor Bedroom Ideas

For a bachelor bedroom, you’ll want a space you feel comfortable in, especially if you live in a shared apartment (and so will be spending most of your time in it.) To up the comfort, add layers – add a throw blanket over a comforter or duvet, add curtains over a pull-down window shade, add a rug over hardwood floors and add pillows over a seat cushion. While they might seem simple and obvious, each of these additions are often overlooked because they seem simple, obvious and not necessary; don’t underestimate them, as they can make a huge impact for a bedroom space.

Wall art isn’t just pretty paintings of flowers-in-vases; it actually encompasses a range of subjects – from music to cars to architecture – in a variety of mediums. If your space is feeling bare, look to the walls. Simply think of your favorite hobby, destination or even animal, and choose a wall art piece to float your boat and make your pad your own.

Bachelor Pad Wall Art Ideas

• Scenic art: Think photographs of iconic landscapes, such as the Vegas strip, Route 66 stretch, and any national park or nature scene.
• Hanging jerseys (or other sports merch): Honor a favorite athlete by framing his jersey; this also makes a great conversation starter with guests!
• Framed concert posters: A sophisticated step up from the dorm room taped-posters-above-the-bed, framing a print of a poster from a concert you loved, with matte and/or glass shield, makes any wall bachelor pad ready.
• Shadowbox mementos: Got a souvenir from an epic backpacking trip? Whatever your memento you want to show off, a hanging shadowbox is a great channel for it.
• Automobile art: Images of cars and other automobiles inspires freedom – the road less traveled, and makes the perfect touch to a bachelor space.
• Animal art: Perfect for the animal lover, wall art featuring forest, jungle and farm animals or other wildlife is a popular trend.
• A rad paint color: Sometimes, the paint can speak for itself. Choose a shade that matches your attitude; go darker (dark reds, blues, greys) for a more masculine touch.