Forget the days when the term “bachelor pad” conjured up images of a few tattered pieces of furniture, a pile of dirty dishes sitting on the coffee table, and barely more than beer, ramen, and frozen meals in the kitchen. Your bachelor pad? You want it to be more than that.

You’re strong, successful, and have style to spare, and your bachelor pad should reflect that. Whether family is coming over for Sunday dinner, the guys are stopping by to watch the game, or a date is spending the evening, anyone who comes to your home should be able to get a good idea of who you are and what you love just from looking around your home.

Just because you’re constantly on the go doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have some place comfortable and inviting to come home to at the end of every day. You deserve that with how hard you work day in and day out.

So here’s the thing, guys. Whether you’re starting from scratch or you’re looking to take your bachelor pad to the next level, you don’t have to do it all at once. That’s the first part of the good news. The second is that it doesn’t even have to cost you a fortune (unless you want it to, of course).

If you have zero idea of where to start, don’t worry, we’ve made it easy for you. We get that it can be overwhelming or maybe you just hate shopping, but you’ve come to the right place. Below you’ll find 30 ideas for items that every bachelor pad needs so you’ll be able to use the list to figure out what you already have and what you need to buy.

Personalize this list to your preferences and before long you’ll have a bachelor pad that not only reflects who you are as a man but tells anyone who walks through the door how impressive you and your tastes are.

Top 30 Bachelor Pad Essentials

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1. Wall Art

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C’mon man, if you want your bachelor pad to impress, you can’t have all bare walls. Wall art makes a huge difference not to mention a statement. It’s also a way to get the conversation flowing. Have a date at your place? Talk about why you bought that artwork. Need some decor inspiration? See 30 apartment decorations for guys here.