9 Must-Have Bachelor Pad Items

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There’s a delicate balance to be found in the most ultimate of bachelor pads. The setup needs to be optimal for both a guy’s night watching the game and for when you’re nestling in for a quiet date night. If that sounds impossible, it’s because it is. Fear not, though — we’ve compiled a list of 9 must-have items that’ll make your fortress of solitude the most popular hangout on the block. Kiss the lava lamps goodbye and get ready to replace that shag carpet.

Living Room

Sony 5.1 Channel Smart Blu-Ray Home Theater System
Price: $299.99
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With all the parties you’ll be throwing in your crash pad, you can expect a few noise complaints from your neighbors anyways, so why not go for a record with a killer speaker system while you’re at it? The Sony 5.1 Channel Smart Blu-Ray Home Theater System comes with everything you need to set up the perfect listening experience, be it for music through the receiver’s built-in media port or your favorite movies through the built-in Blu-ray player or Netflix connectivity. Whatever your audio vice is, this surround-sound system is guaranteed to make the room vibrate with booming bass.

Rex La-Z-Time Full Reclining Sofa from La-Z-Boy
Price: $1,399.00 and up
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Sectional couches are a little better if you’re planning on hosting a lot of people, but all that extra sitting space means more distance to close when you’re trying to put the moves on your lady. Meanwhile loveseats are great for landing the old yawn-and-stretch maneuver, but they can get more than a little awkward when four of your buds are crammed ass-to-ass while playing Xbox. A classy three-seat sofa with full reclining support means you get the best of both worlds, plus the added benefit of being able to kick your feet up for ultimate relaxation. You can choose among a variety of fabric types to suit your décor, and you’ll find them a lot more comfortable than sticky leather when things get steamy.

Prepac 60-Inch TV Console with Media Storage
Price: $249.99
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Since you’re investing in a quality home-theater setup for your bachelor pad, you’ll likely want something to put your massive HDTV on — milk crates just aren’t going to cut it anymore. This Prepac model isn’t the most luxurious (think IKEA quality), but it’s compact enough to keep the focus on your TV rather than its stand, and has enough room for most of your devices. The real killer feature with this one are the media storage shelves to the side that can fold in to hide your DVD and video game collection from social judgment, just in case you’re nervous about that kind of thing.

Shepard Fairey OBEY Prints
Price: $35.00 – $70.00
Buy It Here: http://bit.ly/NZH2od

Nothing says sophistication quite like having art on your walls, and nothing says that you’re an independent free-thinker like some mass-produced prints commenting on consumerism. The rotating collection available at Shepard Fairey’s OBEY store will garner you some instant credibility from anyone with an ankle-deep appreciation for modern art. While most of Fairey’s most iconic designs are always available, there’s the chance to get some unique pieces that print in more limited quantities. His bold red and black palette works best against darker walls, but if you’re looking to get one and your place has the color scheme of an insane asylum, a simple black-rimmed frame can highlight it nicely. Next Page >>