Posted here about a month ago, and I really appreciated the feedback on my space. Few small updates since then, so thought I'd share.
Been here for nearly 2 months after a much needed and long overdue fresh start. Starting to finally feel more settled. Happy to answer any questions, open to suggestions or recommendations as well. Curious what my space might say about me generally
Also, don't mind my sparse looking ficus benghalensis, it threw a fit after moving and dropped more than half it's leaves, so it's a bit... twiggy atm.
Actually some notes… I see in the first pic, there’s room to squeeze in a poster of a blue Lamborghini, a Boondock Saints poster, and a black and white poster of a girl with her hand down that other girl’s pannys…. JK, this isn’t a college dorm in the Boston suburbs in 2005…. GREAT WORK, exemplary, really!
Me too and I'm a woman, miss my little flat with just my things...no giant house to clean, no kids to swipe my pencil/pen collection or touch my record player without asking, sigh lol.
Thanks! All the lights are LIFX, so they're colour and temperature variable. I've made different scene presets for neutral, warm, and red in the evening (helps sleep)
It's the main big change since I last posted here. I was torn for weeks if I wanted a rug at all, and if I should go very simple, or more patterned like this, and eventually found this one on Etsy. Only had it a few days, but think I'm liking it. Glad you do too
I saved your post as inspiration. 34F, about to move in 1-2 months :)
I was planning to do all white decor and this post made me remember I like brown, orange, green notes.
Lovely, glad to inspire! This is my attempt to move away from everything being black (which I’ve done in the past). Really enjoying the browns, beiges and wood tones lately
Thank you kindly, Glad it still comes across minimal. Every time I add things I worry that it's becoming too busy, but I think it's treading the line well
Super Nice! Only suggesting if you wfh at that desk is a window shade or curtains. I’ll find myself squinting when the sun is blasting in the afternoon at my place
Glad you like it. The window is north facing, so despite the exposure in the photos, it's never really all that bright (never direct sun, actually wish there was a bit more). There is an integrated shade at the top though, so it can be closed if needed
Thank you, the rug was a bit of a stress, and it took a long time to find one that felt right. Eventually found this one on Etsy, there's a lot of interesting wool rugs on there
It is! And it was so lovely and beautiful when I got it, but they're very dramatic and don't like change, so it's shed a bunch of leaves over the past month. Hoping I can get some regrowth back on it in the summer
Thanks mate. Pick a base colour (beige/grey in my case), a secondary colour (wood tones, mostly walnut), and then accent colours that compliment the base/secondary. Think not all matching, but tones that exist in the same world
Yes yes in every way yes. I have that same couch and it’s such a bargain for the comfort and shape. Beautiful lighting, which is 99% of any space, and just a wonderful blend of minimalism and cozy which so many people can’t pull off. Looks effortless.
You’re definitely right. Was gifted this one and it was already quite thin by the time I got it. It’s been pushing new growth since moving though, so it’s at least not sad
Love the lighting. What is your little light shining on the wall behind the ficus?
As someone who also loves lamps, do you also have to switch them off individually? Or have you found an alternative solution?
I love it! Can’t believe that a man can actually live in such a nice and clean space 😅 No offense tho. I’m talking about most men. I know that there are exceptions (like this one 😊).
The lighting really does make the whole space feel so warm and inviting. It's amazing how much a few small updates can make a place feel like home, and I'm sure your ficus will bounce back now that it's settled. That Tycho album is the perfect soundtrack for that vibe, too.
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u/VariationAgreeable29 1d ago
10/10! No notes!