Bachelor Pad Essentials
Whether it’s your first time as a proud homeowner or another year of revelling in your private male kingdom, there are a handful of items that no male domicile can be without. From the culinary to the musical, we select the 10 most invaluable essentials to complete your perfect home.
Nespresso Maestria
There is nothing quite like owning a coffee machine to give you that much needed pick-me-up in the comfort of your own walls, and Nespresso has been the brand of choice since homeowners caught on. This new model not only creates a perfect cup with the perfect frothy top, but looks as sleek and elegant as ever.
£349, from nespresso.com
PMC Twenty 23
2014 has already shown itself as a year for some truly masterful speakers, so now is the time to buy. No bachelor pad would be complete without a sound system to accompany the endless parties that will inevitably unfold under your roof. These PMC speakers have won a multitude of awards, providing unbeatable clarity and quality, with a minimalist and lean body.
£2300, from whathifi.com
Hurom HU-100
That 2014 health regime will be helped along leaps and bounds by Hurom’s newest model, which slows down the process to preserve all the vitamins and enzymes that can be lost in speedier examples.
£329, from ukjuicers.com
Concept 2 Model E Indoor Rower
The most sleek and essential in at-home exercise equipment, Concept 2 has pioneered a rowing machine fit for the homes of the health and interior conscious alike.
£1,200, from concept2.co.uk
Samsung UE46F8000
There has never been so much choice in the search for high-quality televisions, but the discerning buyer must look no further for sound, screen and colour perfection than Samsung’s new LED screen, bursting with smart technology like facial and voice recognition and gestural control. Catching up on the latest shows has never been so seamless.
From £1,099.99, at johnlewis.com
ICF UNA Executive Office Chair
A man at work needs a resting place to suit his needs. ICF’s low-backed chairs offer comfort and sophistication in three timeless colours. It’s enough to make you want to work after-hours.
£1,165, from designicons.co.uk
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Essence
With all the gloss and minimalism that make them the most highly sought-after technology label on the market, Bang & Olufsen have this year created a wireless system to be paired with your at-home B&O speakers. The system is made up of a remote control and a control box that can be attached to your router or directly into your musical library, allowing ease of use in a desirably sleek and modern design.
£695, Available in the UK from March.
Miele Wine Cooler
When your wine collection calls for an entirely separate storage system, Miele’s most recent cabinet, which features a digital display and can fit up to 28 bottles of your finest, is the discernible choice.
£1,329, from johnlewis.com
Aficionado Deluxe Humidor Cigar Cabinet
No gentleman is complete without his cigar, and whether you are a connoisseur or collector, this self-regulating cedar wood cabinet will keep those Cuban beauties in perfect condition.
£575.17, from humidor-station.com
iDect Eclipse Phone
Do not let the ruse of the smartphone make you forget the appeal of the humble homephone. iDect has created a sculptural masterpiece for your living space, featuring a low-energy mode and an elegant blue backlit keypad. You’ll forget your iPhone even exists…for a while.
£99.95, from johnlewis.com
By Meg Abbott
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