how critical is my APARTMENT?

[Driven2Succeed]

delta,

i just live a simple life brother, and enjoy simple pleasures like a good workout or riding a big wave.. and i make sure i save more then i spend.. thats about it..

yea, most of them are cool with the barracks..i mean if not.. fvck em rite? lol

 

[diplomatic_lies]

Have you considered going for the "Blade Runner" look?

Darken the room, let the walls get dirty, buy a rusty fan for the corner, and start drinking.

 

[NewMan]

I've done this the hard way as well.

I used to live in a Studio Apartment - in LA - 970 a month.

It wasn't much, and I slept on the Futon in the middle of the room (could not even affrod furniture at the time).

I meet this really, very, very hot chick - and to say the least I was somewhat concerned about bringing her home to my place - so I avoided it for a while - but eventually has to do it.

Not a problem - she actually like my place, and stayed there most nights - and we ended up having a 5 yr relationship.

I think a coupole of things.

1) Make sure the complex you live in is clean and well maintained. Neighbours tell a story about the place itself.

2) Clean, Clean, Clean.

3) Toilets are a big deal - especially the shower. Make sure it's scum free and clean

4) Put clothes away. You can buy handly organzers for closets etc. that are cheap and easy to install. It goes a long way to store your items and not have them stacked in a room or corner.

5) Magazines and photo's (of yourself/paces you've been things you've done)

6) scents. you can by fresh scents from any store - don't go overboard.

7) Comfort. Make sure your place is clean and organized - but also lived in. A place that's to 'put together' is not comfortable. You want a woman to feel like she can kick of her shoes and lounge on your sofa.

 

[realsmoothie]

I've done this the hard way as well.

I used to live in a Studio Apartment - in LA - 970 a month.

It wasn't much, and I slept on the Futon in the middle of the room (could not even affrod furniture at the time).

I meet this really, very, very hot chick - and to say the least I was somewhat concerned about bringing her home to my place - so I avoided it for a while - but eventually has to do it.

Not a problem - she actually like my place, and stayed there most nights - and we ended up having a 5 yr relationship.

I think a coupole of things.

1) Make sure the complex you live in is clean and well maintained. Neighbours tell a story about the place itself.

2) Clean, Clean, Clean.

3) Toilets are a big deal - especially the shower. Make sure it's scum free and clean

4) Put clothes away. You can buy handly organzers for closets etc. that are cheap and easy to install. It goes a long way to store your items and not have them stacked in a room or corner.

5) Magazines and photo's (of yourself/paces you've been things you've done)

6) scents. you can by fresh scents from any store - don't go overboard.

7) Comfort. Make sure your place is clean and organized - but also lived in. A place that's to 'put together' is not comfortable. You want a woman to feel like she can kick of her shoes and lounge on your sofa.

Cleanliness is huge. Like you say, it doesn't have to be overly organized, and in fact this is kind of a Queer Eye type turnoff... but as long as it's clean that's a major factor.

I remember one conversation I had with a girl. She was talking about this guy she broke up with because of his apartment. I asked if it was messy... she said "no, it wasn't messy... but it was dirty... you know, bathroom dirty".

I think the same goes for your car. For most girls a schfancy sports car is not necessary... but for your car to work properly and not have McDonalds' bags in the back seat is a priority.

 

[Yotsuya-san]

Assuming that your apartment is already neat and cleaned. I think your place should speak to your individuality and not look like Queer Eye came over and set you up.

A similar post long ago (or it might have been an article on the main page) said something about putting away those cheap posters. Howabout getting a frame for them. Of course, it depends on the poster so use common sense here. If you have a playboy centerfold poster, no! But if you have a vintage movie poster you're fond of (I have one from the 1987 movie Wings of Honneamise), get a good frame for it. Not expensive, they're about $20.

Invest in an air purifier. It will not only make the air smell better but it will remove allergens and other stuff.

Wine: I wouldn't bother with the wine rack thing some articles I've seen elsewhere suggest. Chances are your apartment isn't climate controlled and that is bad for storing wine. And a wine rack in plain sight is incorrectly stored anyway, as wine should be kept away from light. Best to only buy wine on an as needed basis (from good wine stores that know how to store wine properly) and keep it in your fridge for short term only.