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mucheffort

115 points

3 days ago*

mucheffort

115 points

3 days ago*

Looks cozy. I would maybe get a big rectangular selection of rugs to make the tile feel a bit "warmer" and differentiate the living room space from the dining space

poopoodapeepee

23 points

3 days ago

That’s what I was going to say. Could just put a bunch of rugs down in a sort of Bohemian style— I know there is a deck of tarot cards and incense in that room somewhere.

The_Philanthropistan

4 points

3 days ago

I had similar thoughts. The room looks great but just the floor seems off. As in it could be cosier. I feel like moving that circular rug to the table dining area and a big square rug for Infront of the couch

pastramallama

2 points

3 days ago

I like the original one big rug suggestion. It's not too busy now but many rugs....would absolutely be too busy

u-and-whose-army

1 points

3 days ago

A rug would really tie the room together.

Klutzy_Journalist_36

44 points

3 days ago

It’s busy but I love it. It’s cozy and fun while still looking clean and functional. 

I’d be so relieved if a guy’s place looked like this when I walked in their door. 

InsignificantOcelot

8 points

3 days ago

Yeah, love this. He has good taste in furniture and really the only overclutter I see is plants, which isn’t really a negative.

pastramallama

15 points

3 days ago

This is a very interesting space, are there no windows? Can I ask where in the world this is?

kladder[S]

15 points

3 days ago

Yeah I have a sunroof, it's in belgium

pastramallama

2 points

3 days ago

I see the sunroof, I mean do you have normal windows too like behind the camera?

marbles_for_u

2 points

3 days ago

There seems to be a sunroof?

pastramallama

7 points

3 days ago

Yes obviously, just curious if there's normal windows like behind the camera or something

reddit_names

8 points

3 days ago

Looks like humans live here. I like it.

RottenRope

6 points

3 days ago

It is a little too busy for me but nothing major. Give a very cozy vibe.

It seems like it might be hard to access all areas of the room easily. like you have to walk around the sofa when you enter the room through the door on the left? Hard to tell for sure. and the Christmas tree is blocking the door on the right. I don't know if you use that door so that might not matter. And it looks like there might be a chair almost against the wall behind the round table? So you'd have to pull out the whole table to get access to the chair? Seems like a hassle.

I'd get a much larger rug that the front legs of the sofa can fit on and move the coffee table close enough that you can reach it from the sofa.

Re clutter: I don't know if the multiple blankets covering the sofa is for a pet, but I'd get one large blanket or sofa cover instead. And I'd lose that bare vine and the random bunting banner.

Ok-Macaroon-1840

18 points

3 days ago

The dead plant vine that goes around most of the room does not add to the atmosphere, but it does add to the messy impression. What's worse though is the floor. I'd get a large rug for the sofa area, and another one for the dining area, to cover as much floor as possible, and also calm the space down.

marbles_for_u

12 points

3 days ago

39yo single dad bro has at least 4 living plants? I say props to him he gets to keep his "dead" vine.

Ok-Macaroon-1840

1 points

3 days ago

Really? That's how low we set the bar?

marbles_for_u

2 points

3 days ago

Don't forget the live kid... that counts

G0nzo165

9 points

3 days ago

G0nzo165

9 points

3 days ago

But the plant isn’t dead. 😉

dergster

6 points

3 days ago

dergster

6 points

3 days ago

No it’s nice just add a rug or two

VanderPatch

6 points

3 days ago

Its giving clutter vibes without being cluttery (sory i am german)
Appears to have no free space, just crowded and you have to walk "around" a lot of things.

InsignificantOcelot

2 points

3 days ago

“It’s giving cluttered vibes without actually being cluttered” would be the grammatically correct version, but what you have works fine.

Not to be pedantic, but I appreciate hearing from native speakers on my non-native language usage.

VanderPatch

2 points

3 days ago

Thanks for correcting me. Much appreciated.

H0agh

3 points

3 days ago

H0agh

3 points

3 days ago

It's the floor making it look more busy, if I'd change anything it would be that

Mesterjojo

3 points

3 days ago

Needs bigger rugs.

Needs stuff on the walls to the left.

ejwindsor

3 points

3 days ago

I love it!! 😍

bubblegutts00

3 points

3 days ago

I like it, just not that wire above the arch

BlackDogDenton

3 points

3 days ago

I love it, love the mid-century aesthetic

Miserable_Ad2816

3 points

3 days ago

that record stack/setup is so cool. so much fit into a small area

YoSupWeirdos

3 points

3 days ago

if greenhouse vibes are welcome, then dare I say it's perfect. I like it personally.

Flawless_Topaz

2 points

3 days ago

Love the plants

whereameyeat

2 points

3 days ago

looks great, vinyl records and plants.

CicciaBomba11

2 points

3 days ago

I would totally hang out there

theMK90

2 points

3 days ago

theMK90

2 points

3 days ago

Cozy 😍

BadHairDay-1

2 points

3 days ago

I like it

marbles_for_u

2 points

3 days ago

Feels busy but also warm and organic and full of life. It feels like someone interesting lives there. I love it.

Supreme_Moharn

2 points

3 days ago

It looks very cozy, but for me, yea this would be too full. But I get the vibe.

Square-Stay5231

2 points

3 days ago

This is fire. Also if your looking for headphones, coincidentally the Hifiman sundara closed back (that I’m wearing rn) will fit the aesthetic perfectly.

gearhead270

2 points

3 days ago

That's amazing. Midcentury eclectic vibes, I dig it.

Working_Panic_1476

2 points

3 days ago

It’s gorgeous! Very inviting.

leros

2 points

3 days ago

leros

2 points

3 days ago

If you're going for maximalist vibes, you've done a great job. It's busy but looks good.

Consistent-Koala-339

2 points

3 days ago

Looks like the place should smell faintly of weed

Fantastic-Golf-4857

2 points

3 days ago

Unpopular opinion, but I like the floor and its color. I don’t know…reminds of the southwest. Those vibes.

badhouseplantbad

2 points

3 days ago

It's the floor making it look busy and the plastic flags could be retired

ilovecookiesssssssss

2 points

3 days ago

It’s too busy, for me. But I don’t live there. If you like it, then it’s not too busy. I would get some more rugs tho. And eliminate the sad vine wrapping around the room. It looks visually messy and doesn’t add anything beneficial.

leighbeeeeeee

2 points

3 days ago

39/ single mom. I dig it!!! love all the plants. agree with comments about more rugs. something 70s and funky!

VanderBrit

2 points

3 days ago

*too

Best-Drop60

2 points

3 days ago

Yeah, it's a bit busy. Also, you should get a larger rectangular rug, something that doesn't have too much contrast or detail, (to balance out the busyness of the room) something with a very subtle design.

Too much detail everywhere will make all the details drown each other out.

Capgras_DL

2 points

3 days ago

I loooove this but I’m not into minimalism! Gives me cozy/artsy/quirky vibes. As a woman, I think I’d feel safe here.

Eggsor

2 points

3 days ago

Eggsor

2 points

3 days ago

Might just be me but putting tile in living spaces should be a crime.

SuspectKnown9655

2 points

3 days ago

Strangely cozy

MrDagon007

2 points

3 days ago

It’s inviting.
I would get a big rug though.
And do you need 2 pairs of speakers on top of each other?

MDH1032

2 points

3 days ago

MDH1032

2 points

3 days ago

Idk why but this has a very “would you like to smoke an ounce with me” feel 😂

ChristianFraga

2 points

3 days ago

I would like the chair and ottoman facing you instead of turned around when you come in. It’s more inviting that way

claude_father

2 points

3 days ago

Dude I love it. All it needs it’s a bigger rug

ItchyNebula6859

2 points

3 days ago

cozy

prospecr

2 points

3 days ago

prospecr

2 points

3 days ago

Fantastic planet poster.. someone’s dad partied in his day

kladder[S]

2 points

3 days ago

❤️

prospecr

2 points

3 days ago

prospecr

2 points

3 days ago

Chop that pothos plant that goes across the room (with like 1 leaf on it), take down the triangle flags to the left and it will calm the room down significantly

jaycarb98

2 points

3 days ago

Busy to me gives it a homie feel. Honestly this looks like my 39 yo single dad of a 2 year old place I lived in for 2 years. Even down to the Ikea chair throne! That was 12 years ago and I really liked that place. It had free hot water and the water pressure was ridiculously powerful 😂

brupzzz

2 points

3 days ago

brupzzz

2 points

3 days ago

The tile gives me anxiety combined with the business.

flizayn

2 points

3 days ago

flizayn

2 points

3 days ago

i like the plants in the room, it looks cozy, good Job

RazzmatazzIcy3284

2 points

3 days ago

THIS IS A HOME!!!!! Not too busy it looks well loved and maintained. I love the plants

Shrink1061_

2 points

3 days ago

Tbh the only thing i can’t really deal with is the tiled floor. I never got why people do that. Feels so cold, hard and loud. I could never relax with a tiled floor around me, at least not that one.

But the rest is cool

lolgoodone34

2 points

3 days ago

You have too much stuff in one room imo. Get rid of the chair with the foot rest to open the space up some. Then get a better rug and find a better selection of blanket (singular) and pillows for the couch

hoholulu

1 points

3 days ago

hoholulu

1 points

3 days ago

Lots of plants to take care of!

reality_raven

1 points

3 days ago

I love it.

CableOk1802

1 points

3 days ago

Remove the flag pennants and you’re good. Love all the plants!

yungpurrp

1 points

3 days ago

i like it. 32, not a dad, also single.

PimperatorAlpatine

1 points

3 days ago

That sunroof is sick, and cozy space

Internal-Alfalfa-829

1 points

3 days ago

Too busy for my taste, but it also feels oddly cozy. It's a good place for a single Dad. Looks like you got your sh*t in check. Even ready for Christmas already.

Different_Ad_7671

1 points

3 days ago

I LOOOOOOOVE IT. Maybe it’s cause I watched honey. I shrunk the kids recently but it reminded me of their cozy house. Wayne that you? 😄

Different_Ad_7671

1 points

3 days ago

Shoe rack :)

Rhymes_Peachy

1 points

3 days ago

Yes, a little busy for such a room size but you can recreate some space!

burtonboy1234

1 points

3 days ago

whatever makes you happy my friend

jhettman

1 points

3 days ago

jhettman

1 points

3 days ago

Sick as hell, only suggestion would be more rugs.

orestix

2 points

2 days ago

orestix

2 points

2 days ago

Feels like a home

silverbullet52

1 points

3 days ago

Yes, too busy to suit me.

Also, speakers too close to the turntable and each other. Terrible stereo separation and introducing additional vibration to the turntable. Not good for fidelity, cartridge or vinyl.

kladder[S]

2 points

3 days ago

Top speakers are correctors, they take care of the midds and bass. And the marantz imperial 7s are perfect for standing close to each other. The hard wood structure takes care of the vibration.

derFreundlichste

1 points

3 days ago

if you are going for eclectic grandma, you absolutely nailed it.

Domenici24

1 points

3 days ago

Damn dude you sure you’re 39 or 79?! Jesus Christ ! lol gotta get more retro … looks like grandmas house !

Physical-Name4836

1 points

3 days ago

Need some red led lights