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9 Accessories Every Guy Should Have In His Bachelor Pad

By Megan Willett-Wei
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Having a bachelor pad isn't just about the location — it's also about all the cool accessories you can stock it with.

But which ones do you need to make sure everyone, from your friends to your mom, are impressed with your place?

We rounded up a list of nine of our favorite home accessories on the market right now that will take your apartment to the next level.

For your inner frat guy, this domino-shaped invention allows you to turn any stable surface into a beer opener. It's made with a built-in magnet to catch the bottle caps, and will keep your furniture and counter tops ding-free.

BROpener Kickstarter
Kickstarter

Buy the Bropener here for $14

It's always a good idea to keep a candle in the house, whether you need to set the mood or cover up an odor. But instead of choosing a flowery option, go for these Cire Trudon candles that smell like tobacco, leather, cedar, and cut grass.

Cire Trudon Candles
MR PORTER

Buy them on the MR PORTER website for $85

Every guy's place should have some sort of game table — pool, ping pong, foosball, or poker. We recommend this electropolished steel foosball table since it would look great in any loft space.

Foosball Table
Restoration Hardware

Buy the table at Restoration Hardware for $3,995

Don't let ice cubes water down your liquor — invest in the SPARQ USA Soapstones that keep your drink of choice ice-cold for over 30 minutes.

Soapstone Whiskey Stones
SPARQ USA

Buy them on Amazon for $11.99

Keep your wingtips, loafers, lace-ups, and oxfords shiny and new with your own valet kit. This Tricker's version comes with tins of polish, leather cream, a shoe horn, and a buffing cloth.

Shoe Vallet Shine Kit
End

Buy the valet kit here for $570

Sure you have a tool kit, but consider investing in this Swiss + Tech 19-in-1 Keychain Multitool as well. It has two hex wrenches, six screwdrivers, pliers, a bottle opener, a wire cutter, and more.

Micro Max Keychain Multitool
Amazon

Buy the Multitool on Amazon for $9.95

Keep survival gear stashed around your house just in case, like these UCO Stormproof Matches. They're waterproof, windproof, and burn for 15 seconds — exactly what you need when the power goes out in harsh conditions.

UCO Stormproof Matches
Amazon

Buy them through Amazon for $4.82

This drink dispenser will impress house guests when it pours perfect 1.5-ounce shots every time. Simply mount leak-proof Shot Tender on any wall or shelf, and insert your liquor of choice.

Shot Tender
Amazon

Buy it on Amazon for $14.50

Upgrade your space with some original art to impress guests. We recommend these Resonant Decor paintings that are created by taking the waveform of your favorite sound (song, movie line, etc.) and printing the final image on high-quality canvas.

Resonant Painting sound Vapor Sky
Vapor Sky

Buy your own print here for $200-$700

Now look as cool as your place.

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Megan Willett-Wei
Megan Willett-Wei was an executive editor at Business Insider. Her teams spanned the worlds of lifestyle — including beauty, style, travel, food, and royals — and she also helped oversee Business Insider's freelance program.Before her role at Business Insider, she was a lifestyle reporter for Business Insider and a digital culture reporter at Tech Insider. Her work has been syndicated by Slate, CNN, MSN.com, and more.She is a graduate of Wellesley College where she double majored in English and Art History.
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