Guide to the Ultimate Bachelor Pad

Guide to the Ultimate Bachelor Pad

Kaitlyn  Gottlieb Homes 2011


Whether your leaving the nest, skipping away from an unsuccessful relationship, or deciding it’s time to adopt a new lifestyle, there’s only one place a guy really wants to start – his very own Bachelor Pad.

But what is the true definition of a ‘Bachelor Pad’? How can you really define something so immense with just a simple phrase? I’m not sure it’s possible, but with a few simple steps, a little bit of space, stocked fridge, spots memorabilia, a ridiculous amount of electronics & a few guys friends… your bachelor pad can be complete in no time.

Space – Whether you have a lot of space or not, it’s really not that important. Because whether you have 700 square feet or 2,000, you’re going to invite the same amount of people to your parties anyway.

 

  
Entertainment – This is where it gets good, where the ‘Pad’ earns its name. Guys like entertainment and entertainment likes them back. Televisions, computers, radios, Blu-Ray players, DVDs, cell phones, iPod tuners, PS3’s, and cameras, are just a few of the necessities you’ll find around a true Bachelors place. And this becomes entertaining within itself: just to see if a man’s television cost him more than every bit of furniture that makes up the rest of the house. Usually. But how great does that Lakers’ game look on that 50” HD?

      
Friends – You may experience some temporary loneliness in the early days of living at the Pad. But no need to worry, this changes rather quickly. Suddenly your friends are your best friends and your best friends are your new roommates. Neighbors will begin asking to borrow spices that you can’t even pronounce, all in an attempt to attend the next shindig on Saturday. And hey, if you don’t have friends now (and you want some)…get your own place.

 

  Food – You only need the essentials, nothing more.

1.Peanut butter and jelly is an absolute must. PBJ can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a late night snack.
2.You should probably have some chicken breast in the house. Whether it’s frozen or fresh, chicken is a safe and rather healthy meat to keep handy.
3.Ramen Noodles continues to be the most commonly consumed food on Earth. At ten cents per pack; can you really afford not to buy it?
4. Condiments are necessary because they can turn any single dish from nothing to something. Try barbeque sauce over all the rest but ketchup, mustard, relish, and random salad dressings will work as well.
5. Chips and/or snacks are always nice to have lying around. Try Cheesies and Goldfish but the numerous styles of potato chips does a body good (not really).

Drinks – You can probably guess these pretty easily. Beer, soda, some kind of sugar drink, and beer. Having something on hand like Coke or Diet Coke is usually beneficial because it can be drank by itself or as a mixer with alcohol. And finally, the sugary drink is something like Vitamin Water, Gatorade, or Kool Aid. I know that includes a wide range of juicy-type stuff, but you get what I mean.


         
 Furniture – It’s really not a big deal. As long as you have a bed to sleep in and a couch to sit on, you’re golden. Lights? I guess you could have them just in case, but the illumination from the hundreds of electronics should be more than enough. And you’ll notice, right before you move out, everyone and their mother wants to get rid of furniture that looks like it’s out of a movie from the 1960’s. Feeling retro?
         
 

So there you have it – the simple bare necessities of a Bachelor Pad. I’m sure there are a few things I forgot, I mean I didn’t even get into kitchen appliances, but this list can get the party started. 
 
 
The Man Cave . . .
Not Ready for your full out Bachelor Pad yet or decided to move in with you girlfriend and still need your own space? Say hello to the next best thing, your very own Man Cave.




Man caves can be equipped with accessories such as refrigerators, vending machines, giant TVs, musical instruments, pool tables, and entertainment centers….


A man cave may also be fitted out with a bar and sports memorabilia. Upscale sports-themed furnishings are also available to outfit a man cave. These rooms are also often decorated by the male, with little-to-no female influence

The man cave is strictly a male-only space to retreat to, watch sports, play pool or play video games. You can’t tell me that doesn’t sound appealing, and believe it or not even psychologists even claim that a man cave not only provides refuge from stressful situations but also is beneficial to relationships and marriages.. hello big screen, good-bye couples therapy.

 
History of the Bachelor Pad 


 
 
During the 1950s and 60s, the bachelor pad was considered one of the ultimate possessions for a young career-minded man. In this space, he was able to decorate his apartment with style to fit his tastes. In the 1950s, men's attitudes about marriage changed this point, and the thought of being single was welcomed, and most men felt comfortable to court a number of women freely.

The bachelor pad then became a symbol of the 1950s cosmopolitan male, and a typical "pad" included: a bar, an array of artwork, furniture (usually designed by a well-known architect), minimal décor, and a Hi-fi system for entertaining. It reflected his awareness of culture and the arts, while at the same time it acted as a lure for potential female visitors-, which meant it was usually clean. Keep that in mind Bachelors…

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Ever Wondered what type of Home $1,000,000.00 can Buy around the World ?

Ever Wondered what a Million Dollars Can Buy Around the World ?

Check out these homes around the globe! An 8 bedroom mansion in Johannesburg versus a 794sqft. New York apartment, to a 6,000 foot sprawling home in New Orleans…

How would you chose to spend $1,000,000 for your home ?

San Francisco

$989,000

In addition to its trendy location, this one-bedroom converted loft offers stylish ebony floors, high ceilings and professional grade appliances. And thanks to its concrete columns and industrial warehouse-style windows, it hasn’t lost its historic appeal. What’s more, the property features both a roof deck and a one-car garage.

Rome

$1 million

Boasting beamed wooden ceilings, a living room, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, this restored apartment is on the third floor of the medieval building, pictured, in Via San Cosimato, which is close to the Piazza San Maria in Trastevere.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$1 million

This contemporary masterpiece boasts four bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms, as well as a massive chef’s kitchen and expansive, covered patio for outdoor entertaining. Health nuts will find much to keep them occupied in the gym room while the busy executive can hunker down in the home office.

Sydney

$1.15 million

Designed to take advantage of its position on Sydney Harbor, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment has expansive views from its north-facing balcony. Set in the Jacksons Landing waterfront, the apartment has a gourmet kitchen with marble floors and stainless steel appliances, two parking spaces, walk-in closets in all bedrooms and access to tennis courts, a pool, a gym and nearby harborside parks.

Tokyo

$1.1 million

This 1,700-square-foot, four-bedroom home is located in the Megoro-Ku section of the city, which offers fine dining and shopping, as well as quiet residential areas. It has parking for two cars and a traditional Tatami, or meditation, room.

 

Toronto

$1.2 million

A two-bedroom, three-bathroom condo is one of 45 custom-designed apartment in this elegant building that offers residents an indoor pool and fitness center, formal gardens, a billiards room and a library that can be used for entertaining.

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

$975,000

Located just a few minutes from Georgetown in the South Sound area, this punchy, 3,500-square-foot property offers four bedrooms and bathrooms, hard-wood floors, custom cabinetry and a separate, two-car garage with guest room. There is also a deck for entertaining guests and an in-ground, stone-walled pool for staying cool.

New York

$1.05 million

Though only 794 square feet, this midtown apartment has sweeping views of downtown Manhattan, the Hudson River and the Statue of Liberty through its floor-to-ceiling windows.  The one-bedroom, one-bathroom space is in the Orion building, which has a health club, 60-foot lap pool, Jacuzzis, saunas, a screening room, onsite concierge service and free breakfast for residents.

New Orleans

$995,000

Tucked away under centuries-old live oaks, the Neo-classical, seven-bedroom, six-bathroom home boasts two parlors, a formal dining room, den and kitchen with ornate plaster moldings and hardwood floors throughout. There is almost 6,000 square feet of living space, and an additional 4,728 square feet of exterior property.

Atlanta

$1.05 million

A million dollars will get you far in Atlanta. This two-story brick manse has six bedrooms, six bathrooms, three fireplaces and a gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The interior boasts 10-foot ceilings, and the master bathroom includes both a garden tub and whirlpool. Outside, the property rests on a third of an acre and has a three-car garage and a backyard deck. 

Buenos Aires, Argentina

$1.1 million

This 7,500-square-foot home on just over one-half acre features four bedrooms, including a master suite with a dressing room and a bathroom with a whirlpool tub. The garden boasts a large veranda, in-ground pool and covered barbeque area. 

Chicago

$1.095 million

Located in the historic Lakewood/Balmoral neighborhood of Chicago, this recently renovated townhome includes four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The large downstairs family room opens to a cedar deck and backyard with a gas barbeque hookup and a two-car garage. The kitchen has professional appliances and the entire first floor has been outfitted with radiant heat to offset those cold Windy City winters

San Jose de Pinilla, Costa Rica

$1 million

This Spanish Colonial-inspired home sits on a half-acre within the Reserva de Golf beach community in the Guanacaste region of the country. It has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a solarium and spacious kitchen as well as maid’s and guest rooms and an outdoor pool.

Dublin

$995,000

Close to the villages of Dundrum and Clonskeagh, as well as the University College Dublin, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom home on a cul-de-sac in Dublin 14 gets plenty of sunlight and boasts a backyard garden. The kitchen is washing machine and dishwasher-ready and features oak cabinetry. 

 

Bermuda

$975,000

Since most real estate on this Atlantic Ocean island is reserved for native Bermudans, property is a very limited commodity. But for about a million dollars, non-natives can get this 1,200-square-foot one-story house with a separate apartment in the city of Hamilton. Situated on a hill, it offers panoramic overland views of the island, which can be enjoyed from the landscaped yard or front patio.

 

London

$1 million

The dollar may be weak compared with the pound, but with a million of them, you can buy a two-bedroom, one-bathroom, second-floor apartment in this stately Victorian building in Belsize Village, a neighborhood filled with restaurants and shops just northwest of downtown London.

Los Angeles

$1.07 million

Built in 1891, this Queen Anne Victorian is a California historical cultural landmark dubbed the Ernest Wood House. Three stories, with wood-carved stairway railings, the 2,880-square-foot home has five bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, hardwood floors, a formal dining room and five fireplaces. Outside, a covered wrap-around porch looks out on the landscaped yards and gardens of this 13,000-square-foot lot, which includes a backyard gazebo.

Paris

$1 million

Located in the 20th arrondissement of Nation, this three-level townhouse on a quiet lane features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, living and dining rooms and a study, which faces a 260-square-foot private garden. There is also a wine cellar for oenophiles to store their Loire Valley bottles.

Calgary

$1 million

Located just outside of Calgary in Cochrane Lakes, this 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom home backing directly onto the lake, features a custom kitchen complete with granite, custom cabinetry, top of the line appliances as well as a walkout basement featuring a theatre room, exercise room, entertainment area and roughed in wet bar. 

Hardwood floors throughout the main level & up the feature set of stairs, leads you into the spectacular oversized home office overlooking the lake and mountains from the second story.

For sale now by appointment, 403 970 5397.

Ever Wondered what type of Home $1,000,000.00 can Buy around the World ?

Ever Wondered what a Million Dollars Can Buy Around the World ?

Check out these homes around the globe! An 8 bedroom mansion in Johannesburg versus a 794sqft. New York apartment, to a 6,000 foot sprawling home in New Orleans…

How would you chose to spend $1,000,000 for your home ?

San Francisco

$989,000

In addition to its trendy location, this one-bedroom converted loft offers stylish ebony floors, high ceilings and professional grade appliances. And thanks to its concrete columns and industrial warehouse-style windows, it hasn’t lost its historic appeal. What’s more, the property features both a roof deck and a one-car garage.

Rome

$1 million

Boasting beamed wooden ceilings, a living room, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, this restored apartment is on the third floor of the medieval building, pictured, in Via San Cosimato, which is close to the Piazza San Maria in Trastevere.

 

Johannesburg, South Africa

$1 million

This contemporary masterpiece boasts four bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms, as well as a massive chef’s kitchen and expansive, covered patio for outdoor entertaining. Health nuts will find much to keep them occupied in the gym room while the busy executive can hunker down in the home office.

 

Sydney

$1.15 million

Designed to take advantage of its position on Sydney Harbor, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment has expansive views from its north-facing balcony. Set in the Jacksons Landing waterfront, the apartment has a gourmet kitchen with marble floors and stainless steel appliances, two parking spaces, walk-in closets in all bedrooms and access to tennis courts, a pool, a gym and nearby harborside parks.

 

Tokyo

$1.1 million

This 1,700-square-foot, four-bedroom home is located in the Megoro-Ku section of the city, which offers fine dining and shopping, as well as quiet residential areas. It has parking for two cars and a traditional Tatami, or meditation, room.

 

Toronto

$1.2 million

A two-bedroom, three-bathroom condo is one of 45 custom-designed apartment in this elegant building that offers residents an indoor pool and fitness center, formal gardens, a billiards room and a library that can be used for entertaining.

 

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

$975,000

Located just a few minutes from Georgetown in the South Sound area, this punchy, 3,500-square-foot property offers four bedrooms and bathrooms, hard-wood floors, custom cabinetry and a separate, two-car garage with guest room. There is also a deck for entertaining guests and an in-ground, stone-walled pool for staying cool.

New York

$1.05 million

Though only 794 square feet, this midtown apartment has sweeping views of downtown Manhattan, the Hudson River and the Statue of Liberty through its floor-to-ceiling windows.  The one-bedroom, one-bathroom space is in the Orion building, which has a health club, 60-foot lap pool, Jacuzzis, saunas, a screening room, onsite concierge service and free breakfast for residents.

New Orleans

$995,000

Tucked away under centuries-old live oaks, the Neo-classical, seven-bedroom, six-bathroom home boasts two parlors, a formal dining room, den and kitchen with ornate plaster moldings and hardwood floors throughout. There is almost 6,000 square feet of living space, and an additional 4,728 square feet of exterior property.

Atlanta

$1.05 million

A million dollars will get you far in Atlanta. This two-story brick manse has six bedrooms, six bathrooms, three fireplaces and a gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The interior boasts 10-foot ceilings, and the master bathroom includes both a garden tub and whirlpool. Outside, the property rests on a third of an acre and has a three-car garage and a backyard deck. 

Buenos Aires, Argentina

$1.1 million

This 7,500-square-foot home on just over one-half acre features four bedrooms, including a master suite with a dressing room and a bathroom with a whirlpool tub. The garden boasts a large veranda, in-ground pool and covered barbeque area. 

 

Chicago

$1.095 million

Located in the historic Lakewood/Balmoral neighborhood of Chicago, this recently renovated townhome includes four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The large downstairs family room opens to a cedar deck and backyard with a gas barbeque hookup and a two-car garage. The kitchen has professional appliances and the entire first floor has been outfitted with radiant heat to offset those cold Windy City winters

San Jose de Pinilla, Costa Rica

$1 million

This Spanish Colonial-inspired home sits on a half-acre within the Reserva de Golf beach community in the Guanacaste region of the country. It has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a solarium and spacious kitchen as well as maid’s and guest rooms and an outdoor pool.

Dublin

$995,000

Close to the villages of Dundrum and Clonskeagh, as well as the University College Dublin, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom home on a cul-de-sac in Dublin 14 gets plenty of sunlight and boasts a backyard garden. The kitchen is washing machine and dishwasher-ready and features oak cabinetry. 

 

Bermuda

$975,000

Since most real estate on this Atlantic Ocean island is reserved for native Bermudans, property is a very limited commodity. But for about a million dollars, non-natives can get this 1,200-square-foot one-story house with a separate apartment in the city of Hamilton. Situated on a hill, it offers panoramic overland views of the island, which can be enjoyed from the landscaped yard or front patio.

 

London

$1 million

The dollar may be weak compared with the pound, but with a million of them, you can buy a two-bedroom, one-bathroom, second-floor apartment in this stately Victorian building in Belsize Village, a neighborhood filled with restaurants and shops just northwest of downtown London.

Los Angeles

$1.07 million

Built in 1891, this Queen Anne Victorian is a California historical cultural landmark dubbed the Ernest Wood House. Three stories, with wood-carved stairway railings, the 2,880-square-foot home has five bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, hardwood floors, a formal dining room and five fireplaces. Outside, a covered wrap-around porch looks out on the landscaped yards and gardens of this 13,000-square-foot lot, which includes a backyard gazebo.

Paris

$1 million

Located in the 20th arrondissement of Nation, this three-level townhouse on a quiet lane features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, living and dining rooms and a study, which faces a 260-square-foot private garden. There is also a wine cellar for oenophiles to store their Loire Valley bottles.

 

Calgary

$1 million

Located just outside of Calgary in Cochrane Lakes, this 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom home backing directly onto the lake, features a custom kitchen complete with granite, custom cabinetry, top of the line appliances as well as a walkout basement featuring a theatre room, exercise room, entertainment area and roughed in wet bar. 

Hardwood floors throughout the main level & up the feature set of stairs, leads you into the spectacular oversized home office overlooking the lake and mountains from the second story.

For sale now by appointment, 403 970 5397.