Bachelor Pad Must Haves to Make a Good First, Second or Overnight Impression

Q: I just bought a new apartment and am looking to make it more welcoming to female guests than the typical bachelor pad. Any basics I should take into account as I begin decorating?

 

 

 

 

 

 

While I could go on forever on the topic of bachelor pad must haves, but in order to make a good first, second or overnight impression here are some pointers:

GIVE THEM A GLIMPSE INTO YOUR LIFE: Whether you are looking for a fling or a serious commitment most women prefer men who have strong family values and good friends. A few carefully selected pictures of you and your relatives and buddies that are neatly framed will give her the security she needs to trust your intentions just be sure to keep your ex lovers out of clear vision.

RELINQUISH OBJECTS OR ART THAT ARE AGE INAPPROPRIATE:  It’s okay to display knick knacks, posters and memorabilia that you’ve have collected over the years so long as they are fitting for a man of your age. If college was more than ten years ago then it’s time to retire the beer bong you used during your senior year to the closet. What’s cool to you, the scull you excavated on your last dig or those masks you picked up somewhere in the mountains, may be creepy and scary to others.

FEEL FREE TO BE FEMALE-FRIENDLY:  It may be your man cave but it does not have to be black and white. By adding a splash of color and throwing in a plant and some decorative accents such as artwork, vases, candles and pillows your personal space will seem inviting and secure which to a women suggests you are sensitive, sweet and serious about building a home with someone, even if you’re not. 

I hope this helps but stay tuned for more on this topic!