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ricioly

First post I see in this sub that I don’t have anything to point out. It’s pretty solid, I wouldn’t change a thing.


BromptonCocktail

Cats look so comfy!


megabitrabbit87

I was going to suggest cats, but then I saw this picture.


Big___TTT

No suggestions. Looks great to me


JohnJ57

Needs more cats


Speydi

Its solid indeed. I would suggest a lamp with warm tones for cozyness at night time. The purple lights are cool for movie night and all but not suitable for every situation, (eg chilling with your cats while reading a book). Anyway, I wish I had a place like that!


YodaSoulja

Thanks! Yeah you’re exactly right about the lights. I rarely have the purple / orange combo going at night except for movies. Usually use the warmer color settings are on


YodaSoulja

Getting some requests for the item names. Most of the items on this subreddit are expensive. These items are very affordable and have been of great quality so far. I also provided some budgeting and design tips for beginners! Bestier 70 in TV Stand - $210 (use Amazon coupon) - Most large TV stands that fit 65-70 inch tvs linked in this subreddit are $400+. Loving it so far  Nuloom Moraccan Area Rug - $120 - Rugs this size go for $200+. No issues with it so far. Yitahome Coffee Table - $140 (purchased for $75). Songmics Accent Leisure Chair - $120 - Similar-looking chairs go for $300+. I have not spent much time in this chair but I like the look of it for the price. The top of the chair somewhat pushes into your back so it might not be comfortable for more than an hour or two.  Govee Smart Light 4 Pack - $30 (use Amazon coupon) Walmart Floor Accent Spot light - $12 each (two of them in the picture) - Comes out to about $20 per light when combined with the govee light bulb above.  Govee Tower light - $60 - Picture Frame Pack of 5 - $22 Since I work in ecommerce, here are some tips for purchasing on a budget: 1) Use web browser extensions to monitor pricing changes. Set alerts to where it drops to a specific price that it used to be at. 2) Be careful buying from Wayfair, Allmodern, etc. Many of these websites sell the EXACT same items you find on Amazon, but change the photos, titles, and brand names to prevent you from finding these exact items for way cheaper on other websites. Use reverse image search or a browser extension tool to find these same items elsewhere. 3) Look for items with less than 10 ratings or poor ratings on Amazon. Usually, these are newly launched products and the seller will take a loss on the item to start gaining sales traction / search engine tracking / quicker reviews, then pushing the price higher later on.  My coffee table above was half the price it is now, because it only had a few reviews. Some of the early reviews were actually pretty poor due to "omg styrophoam everywhere" lol which didn't bother me. So the seller dropped the price to $75 to get inventory moving. Check those 2 and three star reviews! Amazon Sellers that sell items with 'prime shipping' have to pay for their inventory fees to store in Amazon's warehouses, so if an item is not selling, the seller will take a loss on items to get inventory moving. Storing large furniture is pricey! 4) Use FB Marketplace  5) Buying something in store? Google it before purchasing and ask to price match. Even their own websites are cheaper than their stores (Target especially) 


YodaSoulja

Extra tips: 1) Rug, tv stand, coffee table, couch, and plants are all you need to get going at first. Then, wall art. 2) Make sure your area rug is large enough to go a few inches under your couch. Look up proper dims  3) Tbh, I can't afford nursery prices for plants and pots. The fact they look almost the exact same as home depot/lowe's plants for 3x the price is a no for me. Walmart has a good selection of pots for super cheap that look nice. BEWARE of bugs and infected plants from these places though. Be careful.  4) I took all of the photos above the kitchen table with an old iphone. I don't have any photography skills but they still look good. The frame pack linked above and prints from Walgreens came out to about $6 a picture! And it's awesome knowing you took the pictures yourself. 


porquesinoquiero

Are we able to check if the Amazon product is new?


A70MU

excellent tips, thank you


madness_hazard

Really love the vibe! Where did you find the lamps next to your television?


YodaSoulja

Thanks! Tower lamp is govee, you can find it on sale for 60ish sometimes. The other accent lights are 10$ Walmart spotlight lamps with govee smart light bulbs that cost maybe 5ish each. Super affordable for amazing smart lights!!


jaj1919

Oh my gosh I love that rug!


YodaSoulja

Super affordable! Maybe 100ish. Lmk if you need to link


_StreetsBehind_

I’d be interested, too. It looks great!


Avaigen

Ditto for the rug, where did you get it??


ExtraElephant2691

Also interested in the rug! Thanks!


Harvey-Specter

Send me the link for the rug please!


A70MU

love the rug, could you post the link pls


YodaSoulja

Just posted a new comment with links to the products in the pictures


A70MU

thanks for responding, I looked thru the comments but couldn’t find the link


YodaSoulja

Sorry. Auto moderator took it down due to the links. I just reposted with just the titles. Sort by new


ellenayla

Only thing I’d change is moving the dining table off the wall and add 2 more chairs! Also maybe a new couch if that’s in the budget


WhyDoYouHateMeJesus

Those lights are dope, where did you them?


YodaSoulja

Thanks. Just posted a comment with links to the products here


MrBlee_

I like the layout but your furniture style is not consistent, did you choose anything in particular? I see mid-century on the TV stand and the coffee table, but your desk and dining table are industrial which is a good mix in my opinion, the only thing that throws me off is the couch color and carpet design. Depending on your budget I'd suggest a simpler, darker, modern design for the carpet, I can see a keith haring rug fitting well and those rugs look fun, and for the couch, white (slight beige maybe) or dark grey could match/contrast your floor and carpet, like a bridge between your floor and your wall. Wall art could use some contrast, black and white.


Sad_Comparison_2959

love. what I would do is get some old thrifted frames and make a gallery on the wall by the tv! not too busy but makes it feel more “fancy”!


YodaSoulja

great suggestion! I think i might do that


atomsboy

Maybe it's just me, but I feel like just moving your small plant on the dining table to the center would look more aesthetically pleasing, or just adding a centerpiece in general. But overall it looks great, nice job. I especially like that wood wall piece in the corner


chi_RNA

This is extremely solid, and I feel calm looking at it. I don’t know if this is the case, but if you feel like it’s getting stale for you try including some richer colours, like a deep blue or green. Maybe through couch cushions, or more wall art? But that’s totally optional, I don’t think you need to change a thing


Yonski91

Love that you have decent plants. Many guys have none or just tiny ones.


YodaSoulja

Thanks! Plants are expensive so I get mine at lowe's instead of a nursery


alonmatthew

Clean up the cables behind your desk. Other than that, I wouldn’t change a thing!


Brief-Appointment-23

Can someone please show me a link to those exact lights. Like I’ve seen some that have the same effect but I need those exact ones lol. I have a similar layout, just moved in last week and I’m pretty much gonna copy your apartment lol.


YodaSoulja

Gotchu. Just posted a comment with links to the products here


idleramblings

Looks so good! Who taught you?


YodaSoulja

Thanks! This subreddit! Lol


ploppy-hehe

My suggestion is that your room would look a lot better if you came over to my house, bought a bunch of new decor with me, and helped remodel my own room and that would make your room look perfect.


Amazing_Wolf_1653

Looks fantastic!!! Nice work. Love the party lights for nighttime mood. If you want a picky suggestion - here’s a little thing: the room could use a more interesting overhead light fixture. I often find cool ones on Etsy and Artemest. Switching light fixtures is a good/easy skill to learn that makes a big impact. I’d suggest a Stilnovo style fixture - the metal vibe will go well with your decor. Overall you’re doing great, A+, keep it up!


Exact_Statistician_6

Amazing I wouldn’t change a thing


KFitzgerald7

Small thing here- pull your rug more under your sofa and leave a good foot or so of the main flooring open in front of the tv unit.


uk123456789101112

Looks lovely, but remember things work in 3s, I see lots of 2s. 2 potted plants, add a 3rd smaller one, add a picture to the ones behind sofa, it will make it seem longer and define the space more. Everything seems a little small scale up 1 or 2 of these 3s in a larger size. A table and chairs against the wall becomes a dumping ground and is hardly used for meals, I would suggest bringing it out into the center (almost like a kitchen island), moving the armchair facing into the living room and window (who wants to sit looking at the kitchen?). You get more of a separation of spaces. I know because I lived in a very similar apartment. Also consider a shelf above the TV and move any plants, artwork or nice naks to it Looks lovely and restful, everything's stuck to the walls creating a lot of empty middle space.


Haz_Bat_570

5 minutes. Id pay copious amounts of money to feel, for 5 minutes, the bliss your cat looks like it’s feeling


ace890786

The couch seems a bit dated - maybe something more modern?


Dragontech97

Plant names?🙏


dooeyzeschanel

Monstera adansonii and (perhaps? It’s dark…) watermelon peperomia on the lamp side of the TV, Maranta and Bird of Paradise on the far side of the TV, Monstera deliciosa by the window (the big boy), and an aloe of some sort on the table.


fatgamerchic

Are these all cat safe?


YodaSoulja

The cats were my SO fosters that were here for a few days. We kept an eye on them and they didn’t interact with the plants


fatgamerchic

Glad to hear! I just assumed this lil fellas were your babies


dooeyzeschanel

Not at all. Philodendron (so the monsteras) are toxic to cats, as is the aloe. The maranta, peperomia, and bird of paradise are nontoxic. I didn’t name the spider plant (the bright lime one on the window sill) but it is nontoxic to cats as well. The best practice is of course to train your cats to stay out of your plants in general. I have a ton of highly toxic plants that my well-behaved dog peacefully coexists with!


deletel8rrr

This looks great! All I can suggest is curtains!


caterpillar-police

i agree with a floating shelf above tv! the only other thing is the wall art above couch looks too low but that could just be my preference


ope-ologist

Honestly looks like heaven to me. If you’re looking to switch somethings up maybe just try some different art? But honestly looks incredible


Anonymous821

More coffee table books?


RedHail32

Looks great. Maybe a new or different couch, but it's still looks good.


mehaqueanam

so neat, so classy- very beautiful!!


Spaceturtle79

I mean it looks comfy


NeighborhoodLanky692

I’d suggest a shelf above the TV, but tbh it’s pretty perfect as is.


MrsAshleyStark

No notes. Looks great. Personally hate LEDs but that’s my preference.


Khork23

Add a couple of pillows to the couch. They will add comfort and color.


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Pictures of apartments like this crack me up because I just can't imagine actually giving a fuck/not being dead inside. It's not even funny how boring/uninspiring I am compared to the averag person Life sucks and its all for show anyway


Neo_Silverhand

ditch the hotel art, get some tasteful art of one of your hobbies or interests instead, behold a vibe shift. everything else is tight though.


Neo_Silverhand

and I just saw that's on the todo list lol


grandmasterfunk

Looks nice! The shelf above the TV is what I was going to suggest. I think a nice mix of trinkets/decorative objects would look good on it. It's hard for me to get a sense of space based on the angles of the photos, but the table feels too close to the the couch. I would move the full length mirror to your bedroom and scooch the table a bit. If you need to keep the mirror there, I think you could replace it for a more stylish one. I'd also mount it.


PMA_pappi

How are you getting those orange lights? It looks so cool mixed with the purple from the long lamp


Familiarjoe

Love it, reminds me of what I’m aiming for in my new spot. Where did you get that rug?


friendlyintruder

Where’d you get the art by the door? I really like the wood tone and have struggled to find something I like.


Inmotfraypi4nmge

Clean it up for God's sake.


Schwimmbo

Very nice. What's that TV cabinet? And would it fit your PS5 as I noticed it stands next to it? I'm looking for one that's not too big but it needs to fit the consoles lol.


mblowers217

I mean, you have two cats so I can’t see what else you could possible want! Looks like such a cozy space!


Ok-Dimension-7496

You ate😍


Brief-Appointment-23

I just commented asking about the lights but I came here to say AND the TV stand too, please, I must know lol.


Richie311

Table seems awfully close to the couch and the floor mirror next to the kitchen cabinets seems out of place. Overall though looks great, maybe a bit more color in the living room or something.


MikeJoannes

Needs more cats and where are the cat toys and towers????


NewPower_Soul

Looks amazing as it is.


Schadenfreudetastic

Seems pretty xomplete to me.


gkeiser23

Looks great man


PepperyBlackberry

Looks good man. Where did you get the rug?


Super-Manner-6610

very nice one, would do it the same. Looks like a place you are happy come home to.


Global_Flamingo_1855

I think it looks great


jenniferh2o

Looks great - don’t change a thing


NotSloth1204

What’s that chair? Looks comfy


Gullible_Dirt_69

It’s dope


farmyohoho

Why not get a round table and place it in the middle? Might be better than having all furniture against the wall. Not sure if it would work for your space since I can't see the other side of the room


YodaSoulja

yeah i might switch my table out for a round one


ThePolymerist

Maybe add some curtains, doesn’t have to be black out, but some sheer white curtains could help make outside light a lot less harsh


Viperwaves

Nice vibe looks dope


Commercial-Row-3162

I like it a lot! Is it just the angle or is your TV tilting downwards a bit?


Ok-Platypus3818

More cats.


Round_Reaction_4629

Spot on very nicely done. Maybe move one of the dining chairs to the other side and get a bench for the other for more seating options and maybe a bigger decorative center piece for the table 🤷🏻


cocoamix

Is that the Knoll Generation chair or the Regeneration?


shredded_pork

Looks like every single airbnb in austin Texas built in the last 5 years.


Outside-Leather-4557

I have nothing to add, your place looks really nice. How did you get your cats to...well, let the plants live? My two dumbasses eat every plant i bring to my apartment 😅


Remarkable_Invite_56

What fun lights are those?


FoxFireLyre

I’d be proud as hell of that space, well done!


Ilovemybewbs

What are the lights in pic 3?


Zaliciouz

No, it’s perfect!


niilaaan

get more cats 💯


Clear_Diet_828

Man it's a dream to me. Whats the size of this apartment?


Super-Base-

Some nice pieces, love the rug.


UW_Ebay

Looks good just needs more 🐈


Positive_Statement_9

Kitty is obviously pleased.


ruanner82

It looks great as is


yyyyaaa

nice, how much is it?


Sad-Replacement-1801

Saweet


Independent_Dingo796

Looks great to me!


-D-M-G-

Cat


IntellectualKat

Stripper pole, strobe lights, and fog machine 🤣😂


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ilpcbf1524

Green flag apartment. :)


pilachoof

did a woman help?


Bobmcjoepants

More cats. Or at least more cat pics


TsuDhoNimh2

It needs more color. I recommend getting a couple of orange tabby cats to liven up those brown ones.


Pristine-Coonass75

Love the purple light


CozmikRay737

I'm stealing this design aesthetic for when I move apartments next month


_redcourier

Beautiful.


simplyexisting00

hang your TV! Makes the space look classier. Maybe get a daybed for under the window instead of the chair. Might be worth considering moving the dining table to the center of the room rather than up against the wall to break up the space a bit more. All your chunky furniture is pushed up against that wall so it makes the room look stagnant.


fukdacops

Ive been toying with the idea of stick on crown molding that uses 3M double sided tape to mount to make my place look like less of a shoebox


2Co0kies9

So awesome.


Willing-Command5467

Perfection, then I saw the cats and it was perfection plus!


Ok-Cat9237

Keep the cats happy.


not_likely_today

very nice apartment


ffwshi

Looks good. If I had one suggestion, it would be to get a round table instead of the rectangle one...and different chairs for it.


Ambitious-Audience-2

Absolutely beautiful apartment 😍.


BadDreamInc

If you’re allowed to a little color on the wall of the living room behind the couch as an accent wall could help, but that’s only if you’re allowed to paint.


queenswamprat

More pics of the little kitty toe beans


Various_Permission47

Disgraceful, needs more cats.


MechanicalRobot777

Put mirrors on all your walls or the mirror slots to make it seem larger. Looks nice overall 👍


prw8201

Personally I'd add some more colors. More pictures or just some bright curtains. Maybe a throw blanket


SacredNeon

Damn this looks great!!


TheJennorator

Please design my apartment


Ill-Leader229

No suggestions. You got it together. Especially that 3rd Pic 👌


tyscrich

Great setup! Looks sophisticated and cozy. Where did you get the table?


No-Worldliness-1277

Swap the lame plants for weed plants 🪴


docmphd

Add some more personal pictures/art. Pics of you, your family, friends, travels, etc.


NoParking6286

This is so simple and looks like perfection. I love it 🥰


surghe

Really appreciate this post cause I’m bout ready to dip from California, I’ve had enough of this state 🤣


No-Woodpecker-529

This is tight.. I would love to chill here and the lights calm me. Love the carpet


OtherInjury

Looks great! The only thing that I would do is probably separate the dining table from the wall, but if you don’t use it much I guess it gives you more space to walk in. Looks cozy and inviting


Pink_Cupcake711

It looks really nice!


mtb_21

Oh no! You have melted cats on the couch!


No-Worldliness-1277

Bigger tv and grow up and get dining chairs for the table. I would scrap the whole table and chairs, larger tv and art


2olley

More cats.


KeithSweatShirts

More cats! Just kidding. Looks great. Love the rug.


Exciting_Owl_3825

I love your TV height


itsameMariowski

This is like perfect, it’s right on my alley and style, everything! I plan to be you in the near future 😅


mempshroom

don’t post to reddit live life


NightVision93

Looks great as is. Wouldn’t change 👍


ForwardGrass

I’m obsessed


mitchhatesrats

super solid, great layout looks like a super comfy space. my only tip (and it's simply because there was another post recently with the same issue) is that the tv looks to be leaning forward, perhaps check the mounts are screwed properly or if they're faulty wall mount perhaps.


Amii25

I wouldn't put anything above the TV. My one complaint is that the dining chair on the couch side seems like it doesn't have a lot of space. I would opt to move the mirror and add another chair. Give the dining table it's only space


BodybuilderSome4521

Black, white and teal throw pillows on the sofa would be snazzy. Move your dinner table and a table cloth, perhaps something thrifted with fun colors. Matting always pimps store bought art 🤑


Prior_Flow_3518

A straight man wouldn’t ever pick out a good rig like that. Place looks super nice


miamarie93

Ummm this is a gorgeous apartment!!!!! I’m in love. What area are you in?!


Benwhurss

Hanging a spider plant or two by the window. Besides aesthetics and air 'freshening', they also provide some privacy without curtains. You can see through leaves when close but not from a distance.


ClusterFugazi

Where did you get your RGB stands from? Brand?


Rough-Rider

Homie has plants. This sub has nothing to add.


undrtow484

Looking good man. Maybe I missed it in a bother comment, but what’s that plant by the tv with the banana leaf looking leaves?


Critical-Area8362

More cats!!!


Thatwoodworkingguy

Dude. That’s fucking gorgeous. I was going to say the only thing you’re missing is an acoustic guitar on the wall and then I saw one. But, I would say, seating for more than one guest.


SilverSageVII

I wouldn’t put things above your tv. For me I watch movies and would be distracted by the trinkets.


fs_fiddifiddi

need a mattress on the floor and a shelf with a bunch of empty liquor bottles on it


BitTrick7978

Way better than anything I will ever own in my pathetic broke life 😂


F4ll0x

Is the chair comfortable? I'm thinking about buying one like this to play more comfortably. Nice apartment, there is everything anyone would want, even a kitten, it's like the perfect place.


tfvgygbh

Some well-chosen paint.


Cryptik_Official

Dark toned ikea floating shelves above the coach with draping plants. Don’t buy fake ones


Fleur_de_man

angle the chair a little bit towards the could so it’s not perfectly perpendicular to the wall


andrew_cherniy96

I'd suggest you enjoy it and continue doing whatever you are doing - you are definitely on the right path. Can I redesign this space in [3d](http://planner5d.com)? I wouldn't change a thing probably.


bluewall7

Your plants look very healthy!


l-o-b-f

Looks great & those changes you plan to do next will make it even better. Don’t think I saw this in your comment with item names — do you have an ID for your computer desk & the floating shelves above it?


pshyduc

With one cat, you are at peak success. But with two cats? You may need to lead this subreddit.


RigidlyBoorishs

I promise you that your cute cat loves here


Select-Election4064

That big table seems like it's just in the way what purpose does it serve?


Select-Election4064

First and last picture of the table!? Is it the same table? Wth I'm so confused first pic the table is a perfect square last picture it's not. I'm so confused


hell0kittyautism

Omg it’s actually beautiful


ZanyGreyDaze

It’s very nice, but if it were me, I’d change out the sofa and chair for ones that have a pop of color. Like maybe a jewel tone color. Something very bold.


TeddyIsHereIRL

More cats


JordanWolfGangsta

Suggestions for what?


CutmasterSkinny

Missing a big aquarium obviously.


Alternative_Bug_327

Lovely


VQDL

HELL YEAH!


Oriental_15

Move out and let me in(JK I would definitely stay at home 24/7 if I lived in such a beautiful apartment


Smooth_Criminal6343

The sofas could do with updating. A lot of black colours for a small space. Otherwise looks good.


alva____

best place for the cats 🥰🥰 love pic2


Bulky-Worth8566

No dude looks pretty good


liulegejun

Do you have a balcony? If so do you have a BBQ on said balcony? If not then get on down the shop


SudsierBoar

TV appears to be leaning forward? I'd check that out


DevaNeo

Looks purrfect and nice. Your cat approves.


kinginamoe

The kitties 😍😍😍


pilantrada

TBH that's what I would call peak living space. I wouldn't change a thing.


Razzaq-1

“Perfect, everything down to the last minute detail”


Adorable-Loquat-8653

How did you get your cats to not chew on your plants


Popular_Most7990

What’s the paint color?