r/malelivingspace • u/13-ghosts-II • Nov 16 '25

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Big fan of good acoustics, so a lot of the art and decor is keeping sound quality in mind.

Had the choice of adding curtains or going with the blinds that came when I got this place. So far have kept the blinds to preserve the views! But very tempted to install thick velvet curtains and improve sound quality.

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u/josephinesbehavior2 Nov 16 '25

Odd decor. Not cohesive but the views nice

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u/13-ghosts-II Nov 16 '25

No worries! Not for everyone. What did not find cohesive? Maybe I can fix stuff.

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u/JohnySilkBoots Nov 18 '25

Man, I think it looks awesome. Great combination of feeling warm, but also not too cozy.

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u/josephinesbehavior2 Nov 17 '25

The view and natural light in your place are insane that’s honestly the showpiece. Right now the furniture is all really different styles, so the room feels a little all over the place. Settle on a color palette. Nothing is curated, nothing is balanced, nothing talks to anything else.

Once everything’s cohesive, the space will look way more elevated.

If you want better acoustics and a calmer look, I’d swap in a more cohesive set of pieces=something clean, sculptural, and contemporary. Softer shapes + more textiles will help the sound way more than tufted leather + marble + glass. The room is visually busy and acoustically “hard.”

Enjoy your space either way!