{"id":324793,"date":"2018-11-30T07:20:09","date_gmt":"2018-11-30T12:20:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/?p=324793"},"modified":"2021-12-15T07:03:56","modified_gmt":"2021-12-15T12:03:56","slug":"bachelor-pads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/bachelor-pads\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Refined Bachelor Pads"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Playing with textures, choosing dark color palettes and incorporating technology are some ideas that come to mind when we think of designing the quintessential bachelor pad. Here are 10 examples that will make you want to redecorate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bold Breakfast Nook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Breakfast
Photo by Grey Crawford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFor a single man, there\u2019s rarely a need to over-accessorize and fill every niche with a vase and every wall with art,” says Jeff Andrews of this Beverly Hills space<\/a>. “I love lighting and furniture that double as sculpture, such as the Eero Saarinen dining table<\/a>, Charles and Ray Eames chairs<\/a> and the Buena Notte vase by Fornasetti<\/a>. I find bachelor clients to be the best creative opportunity to let the \u2018less is more\u2019 ethos really sing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Relaxed Reading Loft<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Reading
Photo by Tria Giovan
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\u201cThe rich mahogany floors, exposed beams and glass railings set the foundation to create a modern yet warm space in Sagaponack, New York<\/a>,\u201d says Allison Babcock, founding partner of Babcock Peffer Design. \u201cThe low-slung mid-century sofa<\/a> is in perfect scale to the pitched ceiling and keeps a sense of openness. The Moroccan rug is very textural and cozy<\/a>, and we love the juxtaposition of the sharp lines of the brass lamps<\/a> playing off of that. Ultimately, all of the materials used create a balance and a counterbalance, which is what we were after.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minimalist Kitchen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Kitchen
Photo by Joshua McHugh<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe wanted the space to feel rich and elegant yet relaxed and approachable,\u201d says Jessica Schuster<\/a> of this New York City pied-\u00e0-terre of a Bahamian jet-setter. \u201cA bachelor pad can be luxurious without using leather and other stereotypical materials,\u201d she adds. \u201cYou can achieve a masculine look with rich colors, a myriad of textures, tone on tone elements, and throwing something unexpected in the mix.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Industrial Living Room<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Marmol
Photo by Jessie Webster<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe were inspired by the industrial character of the building, a former toy factory built in 1924 in Los Angeles<\/a>,\u201d says Ron Radziner, cofounder of Marmol Radziner. \u201cWe wanted to preserve that character but make it welcoming with an array of comfortable seating<\/a> and subtle lighting<\/a>. The master suite, which features a seating area for viewing movies, is connected to the living room by a rotating bookcase<\/a>. Flexible spaces and comfortable furniture make for a great bachelor pad.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Statement Bathroom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Bathroom
Photo by Hedrich Blessing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was inspired to create a relaxing spa-like space<\/a> for my client to rest while living in the middle of hectic Chicago,\u201d says Bruce Fox. \u201cWhen designing bachelor pads, I always think about how to make it beautiful and simple. Technology can play a part here, with motorized shades and drapes, lighting that is easily dimmable to achieve the perfect mood and music to fit any situation, all available at the touch of an app on your phone. It\u2019s ease of living, and it\u2019s sexy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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