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RedHotPie Editor | February 12 2007
Pimp My House 101: How To Create The Ultimate Party House
With Australia ’s national obsession with property it is surprising there hasn’t been more thought put into what makes the ultimate Party House. Whether you are a young couple perusing the real-estate section for the dream first home or just looking for that great investment property, one of the main questions you should be asking when going through the first home opening is “How can I pimp this place out as the ULTI M ATE PARTY HOUSE?” To answer this question, RedHotPie has taken into consideration Australian architectural styles, Feng Shui and interior design as well as other important aspects to help you create the rockingest party house in your neighborhood.
LET’S CONSIDER ARCHITECTURAL STYLE
• Lets go old school. Oddly enough some of the best party houses are the restored Federation and Victorian Style houses of old. Sure I know you’re thinking the wooden floor boards won’t accommodate serious dance floor stomping but the high ceilings really create space and are great for body rocking acoustics.
• Another feature of the Australian urban landscape is the Gothic Revival Style buildings. This architectural style features elaborate and decorative pointed archers and stonemasonry is ideal for those Gothic, Halloween and Masquerade parties.
• Alternatively, the Art Deco and Early Modern architectural styles that abound in the inner city suburbs ooze style and sophistication and would make a great venue for a sexy cocktail party.
• Modern city apartments are great for their central location, but ensure that the walls are not the cheap plywood that many developers favor these days as every note from your stereo will reverberate around the complex, even without the base boost on.
• Even the garden variety Suburban house , that Australian Dream, which might have once been associated with Tupperware parties are just as likely to be hosting body rocking parties with sexy guys and girls across Australia. With a touch of redecorating and interior design, they can make just as good a party house as any other. Just remember to rip up the 3 inch, 1970’s shag carpet.
LET’S TAKE INTO ACCOUNT INTERIOR DESIGN
Now, as I have absolutely no qualifications to speak on the discipline of interior design at all, I will instead ask that you think of the video game the Sims. Firstly, just as in Sims, you have to deck your house out with some essential goodies that are going to keep your guests entertained and relaxed. Firstly consider your stereo system. Music is key to creating a great atmosphere and the right tunes drifting through your palace with the help of some base boost is just what you need to get your party started. Mix this with a great bar area where guests can both get their drinks and stand around talking/flirting and your party will quickly reach boiling point.
On top of these features, you might want to consider lighting: strobe lights if you are after a pumping party feel or perhaps candle lights or dimmer switches if you want a more intimate setting. To avoid giving your guests that pasty look, keep away from neon lights and full tilt florescent lights are not too flattering either. Now if these key ingredients don’t get your party ‘pumping’, it is time to bring in the big guns. The piece de resistance of any party is the essential jetstream spa.
In the history of mankind there has never been a better ice-breaker then the humble spa. Well that and Tequila Body Shots, but that’s a whole other article. Though a good spa can set you back a few thousand dollars it will more then pay for itself after a few parties. Once you have felt the cool relaxing sensation of jetstreams rolling over your guests entire bodies, relaxing their every muscle group, you will know what I’m talking about. A spa has an almost mystical effect on any given crowd and can turn the most uptight socialites into screaming, howl at the moon, 24/7 party animals in a matter of minutes. This is the true power of the Spa.
These have just been some simple suggestions, but keep them in mind when searching for your next property or are considering doing some renovations on your existing pad. Future potential buyers will appreciate its party potential and your property value is sure to shoot up making it the most exciting investment in your financial portfolio. Apart from the financial gain, the experiences that you can share with other RedHotPie members will be truly priceless.
LET’S CONSIDER ARCHITECTURAL STYLE
• Lets go old school. Oddly enough some of the best party houses are the restored Federation and Victorian Style houses of old. Sure I know you’re thinking the wooden floor boards won’t accommodate serious dance floor stomping but the high ceilings really create space and are great for body rocking acoustics.
• Another feature of the Australian urban landscape is the Gothic Revival Style buildings. This architectural style features elaborate and decorative pointed archers and stonemasonry is ideal for those Gothic, Halloween and Masquerade parties.
• Alternatively, the Art Deco and Early Modern architectural styles that abound in the inner city suburbs ooze style and sophistication and would make a great venue for a sexy cocktail party.
• Modern city apartments are great for their central location, but ensure that the walls are not the cheap plywood that many developers favor these days as every note from your stereo will reverberate around the complex, even without the base boost on.
• Even the garden variety Suburban house , that Australian Dream, which might have once been associated with Tupperware parties are just as likely to be hosting body rocking parties with sexy guys and girls across Australia. With a touch of redecorating and interior design, they can make just as good a party house as any other. Just remember to rip up the 3 inch, 1970’s shag carpet.
LET’S TAKE INTO ACCOUNT INTERIOR DESIGN
Now, as I have absolutely no qualifications to speak on the discipline of interior design at all, I will instead ask that you think of the video game the Sims. Firstly, just as in Sims, you have to deck your house out with some essential goodies that are going to keep your guests entertained and relaxed. Firstly consider your stereo system. Music is key to creating a great atmosphere and the right tunes drifting through your palace with the help of some base boost is just what you need to get your party started. Mix this with a great bar area where guests can both get their drinks and stand around talking/flirting and your party will quickly reach boiling point.
On top of these features, you might want to consider lighting: strobe lights if you are after a pumping party feel or perhaps candle lights or dimmer switches if you want a more intimate setting. To avoid giving your guests that pasty look, keep away from neon lights and full tilt florescent lights are not too flattering either. Now if these key ingredients don’t get your party ‘pumping’, it is time to bring in the big guns. The piece de resistance of any party is the essential jetstream spa.
In the history of mankind there has never been a better ice-breaker then the humble spa. Well that and Tequila Body Shots, but that’s a whole other article. Though a good spa can set you back a few thousand dollars it will more then pay for itself after a few parties. Once you have felt the cool relaxing sensation of jetstreams rolling over your guests entire bodies, relaxing their every muscle group, you will know what I’m talking about. A spa has an almost mystical effect on any given crowd and can turn the most uptight socialites into screaming, howl at the moon, 24/7 party animals in a matter of minutes. This is the true power of the Spa.
These have just been some simple suggestions, but keep them in mind when searching for your next property or are considering doing some renovations on your existing pad. Future potential buyers will appreciate its party potential and your property value is sure to shoot up making it the most exciting investment in your financial portfolio. Apart from the financial gain, the experiences that you can share with other RedHotPie members will be truly priceless.
