Bachelor Pad: Crunch Time

I'm sure my fellow weekend warrior decorators know what it's like for a project to hit all sorts of snags. My 11th Ave Bachelor Pad boys have been out of town so much that it's been a slow process sourcing and procuring furniture. (It pretty much still looks just like this, but with a tv, couch, and rug in there) I found out last week that they're throwing a housewarming party this coming Saturday and we're nowhere near "camera ready."

The beauty of this really is that guys don't care. 

So my plan is to concentrate on what matters: the bar! some seating! and good eats!
(Before you think I'm some crazy designer that goes way above and beyond, one of these guys is my boyfriend)

Here's some of the last-minute projects I'm going to try to tackle by Saturday night. First, making a first impression with the entryway. 

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Katie Dehnam of Katie-d-i-d.blogspot.com took a cue from the Mirror Master, Vincente Wolf, and placed a small console in front of a large mirror to open up a small foyer. The 11th Ave boys have a mirror like this that I struggled to use because it was too short to stand on the floor. I'm going to be mounting it with a french cleat this week to the wall, which will also cover the unsightly fuse box. If I can't find a small console table, I'm going to use little square ottomans in front so people can rest their bags at the party.

Then there's the bar. They have this cheapie IKEA-like bar cabinet that's on its last legs. I came across a few ideas on Pinterest that may serve as a better alternative.

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This unit with open shelving is ideal, though I'm not confident that we can have same day furniture delivery.

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Traying up the existing liquor and placing it on their kitchen island instead of using the crappy bar may be a better quick fix alternative.


Please help! We obviously can't make furniture appear out of thin air in two days, so what are you thoughts and sources on objects to spruce up the place?