If you’re looking for some quality furniture and decor for your bachelor pad or “man cave” – check out The Men’s Den collection from Pottery Barn. Items such as this leather home theater recliner armchair will have you lounging in comfort and style. With a power recline button and built in cup holder, you’ll be in no rush to get out of this chair. Modular configurations are also available so you can create home theater seating. Nice furniture will cost you though, and these chairs run for $1,500 each.
Every interior can benefit from the aesthetic touch of a house plant – even a bachelor pad (plus it’ll show your “nurturing” side when chicks come over). While decorating may seem to be the only “function” of some greenery in your home, think again. Air Releaf.com specializes in indoor plants that are proven to remove toxins and purify the air. NASA has identified the threat of indoor pollution over two decades ago and toxin attacking plants were part of their solution. I just ordered an Air Releaf plant and despite the cold weather and shipping it arrived in perfect shape, now if I can just remember to water it…
If you’re looking to be unique with your coffee table and add a natural feel to your living room, check this puppy out. Constructed from natural teak driftwood, no two will be exactly the same. The clear glass top is 36″ wide and sits atop the 20″ tall collection of driftwood, making it perfect to share a few cocktails over with friends. It’s not outrageously priced, but will definitely be a premium over your current Ikea table.
GET IT: $636 (33% Off)
Now that you can very conveniently read on devices such as the iPad 2 and Kindle Fire, keeping books may seem a bit antiquated. However, no matter what technology brings, there will always be an allure to the bookshelf. If you maintain a book collection, a fun Bookend can add a great finishing touch. This “Falling Books” bookend gives a tasteful yet humorous effect with the illusion of a man who looks like he’s about to be pummeled by a toppling shelve of books. If this floats your boat, also check out the invisible floating bookshelf.
GET IT: $34
Most digital clocks don’t vary all that much in their execution, which is what’s intriguing about this clock designed by Areaware designer Jonas Damon. Each number is separated and contained within it’s own LED backlit block allowing you to arrange the clock anyway you’d like on your shelf, desk, night stand, etc. Kind of reminds us of playing with Blocks as a kid.
GET IT: $100
We’ve all seen limitless pools that seem to go on into infinity as the water flows over the edge and is cycled back in, but how about a similar effect inside your home? There’s no doubt that a fish tank can really add to the decor of a room and a ZeroEdge Aquarium will do so in even more style. With the topless ZeroEdge Aquarium, the water flows over all four sides of the tank. The water flow is so seamless that you likely won’t even notice it running down unless you touch it. ZeroEdge Aquariums can be custom job, but we’ve seen 33 gallon tanks that cost $1,700 and 46 gallon tanks for $2,450 online. Coolness doesn’t come cheap.
I always found vintage maps and globes fascinating. We take for granted that we can now go to Google Earth and drill down to the driveway of the house we grew up in. Before, map making took a lot of adventure – along with guesswork. This 22″ Italian style globe comes wrapped with replica 16th-century nautical maps from the National Museum of Science, Florence. Adding a great antique and vintage aesthetic to your decor, it also functions as a bar. The globe hinges open to store glass and stemware and a bottle of your liking. There is additional storage for liquor, wine, and other favorite forms of hooch. When furnishing your home or apartment, add a little class to your booze stash….
GET IT ON SALE: $115 (39% off!)
Having a tacky ashtray around the house can really set off the wrong vibe (that you’ve been drinking Busch Light and watching pro wrestling all day). This cast iron hand doubles as art and a functional ashtray making it a fun and tasteful addition to a coffee table our outdoor furniture. It’ll last forever and make you’re decorating more unique, a worthwhile purchase.
Cast Iron Cigar Ashtray Hand $35
If you wanted a tropical fish tank to pimp-out your bachelor pad but don’t want to shell out the cash or provide the maintenance, an indoor fountain can create a similar effect at a fraction of the cost & work. The trickling water will add elegance and life to any entrance or room, without anything “alive” to care for (my bonsai tree lasted two weeks). Indoor fountains come in various sizes and styles to properly accent your living space. Pictured is a 49″ illuminated natural slate fountain for $459.
Waterwall Floor Fountain – Natural Slate $459 on Amazon
