 Lay Across my Big Bed: You're a big boy now, so it's time for a real bed. This means a
mattress and boxspring on a frame. Futons were for college, and
if that's all you can afford even today, consider that a basic bed may
be only $50 more than a decent futon and a lot more grown up. You
don't need a full 4-post canopy number. Just get the basics and
when you have a little extra bread, get a headboard. You'll be
ahead of most other guys right there.
Bedding Makes the Bed:
Get some decent pillows, preferably ones that are
down-filled. Not to sound like your Mom here, but don't buy
down if you're allergic to the feathers. A down-filled comforter
is a good bet in wintertime and a light cotton blanket works in the
summer. And invest in some quality, all-cotton sheets with as
high a thread count as possible (200 thread count or higher). Without
getting into thread count specifics, the higher the count, the
softer the cotton. You'll be happy and so will she. Put a
mattress pad on the top mattress under the fitted sheet for extra
padding and to protect the mattress from, um, stains.
Bedside [Table] Manner: One table is good, but two is better. It gives you a place for
your clock, lamp, phone, and reading material. It's a good place
to store stuff when company comes over. Yes, those magazines.
Light it Up: Either for your bedside table or for your dresser, lamps create better
mood-lighting than overhead room lights. Lamps with dimmers let
you best control the light to your advantage.
Clock In: Let us be the last ones to tell you that life is so much easier if you're on
time. We recommend you get an alarm clock with a radio; it's a much more pleasant way to wake up than those
jarring buzz or irritating digital alarms. Even better, get something
with CD or MP3 capabilities — good for when you're cleaning or, more
importantly, entertaining (read: romancing). If you have to put it across the room so you get out of bed
to turn it off, then do as you must.
My Dresser, Myself: Like a bed, a dresser is an adult purchase. You're not using milk
crates or trunks to store your clothes anymore. You can get a
used one or a new one, just get one, and preferably, not the kiddie
dresser from the bedroom in which you grew up.
[Hide] Dirty Laundry: Everyone's in a rush these days, but youre gonna have dirty laundry and
you need a place to stick it. Get a hamper to put your worn
clothes in instead of piling them in the corner or behind the door.
How to See Yourself:
We recommend you get a hanging or wall mirror to ensure that you tie
your tie correctly and look good before going out. Just remember,
the mirror goes on the wall, not the ceiling.
How to Seat Yourself:
If you have the space, a chair in the bedroom is a great thing to have. Pick the kind of chair that
you might put in your living room. Something comfortable, cushy,
and inviting to lounge in, not hard plastic or wood that would remind a
guest of an elementary school classroom.
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