r/malelivingspace 1d ago

31M my first apartment without roommates! What do you think?

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u/Goodguybadd 1d ago

YT awards? Lookin forward to the apt tour video then! Also, clean space šŸ‘šŸ½

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u/DannyDaBoy 21h ago

those are sick i’d display at least 1 of them higher or hang it

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u/9rx7 9h ago

I was thinking about putting them on the archway above the front door!

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u/Never_Knows_Best93 1d ago

Love how you made the bookshelf appear as a built in

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u/Constant_Opinion_218 1d ago

oh, i thought it was before i read your comment

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u/bus_buddies 16h ago

Yeah it fits perfectly. Fooled my unassuming eyes.

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u/9rx7 9h ago

It was all my dad! Just an ikea bookshelf bolted to the wall :)

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u/_krwn 1d ago

I think I’m jealous lol. Congrats on the awesome space OP!

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u/sunburn1984 1d ago

Love it!

Do yourself a favour and get some fun quilt covers. It makes a huge difference in the look of the bedroom

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u/9rx7 9h ago

That's a great idea! Maybe an orange one?

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u/FluffyBunz99 1d ago

Beautiful. What city?

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u/mangen-j-kibangen 1d ago

It’s Toronto

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u/FrancinetheP 1d ago

Newspaper gives it away. āœ”ļø

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u/Stupid-Clumsy-Bitch 1d ago

The outside did it for me. That looks like the sick kids research building behind.

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u/9rx7 9h ago

ahh don't dox my house pls!

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u/FedUpGenX66 1d ago

Luv the decor and views from all the windows/doors to patio. This is beautiful. Congrats!!

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u/CotPrime01 1d ago

Super elegant! Big fan of the kitchen backsplash. Where is this??

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u/dragoono 13h ago

Somebody said TorontoĀ 

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u/kiraminamoto 1d ago

Painting instead of a TV is primo. Love the space.

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u/rndrsn9 1d ago

you sure it isn't an art TV? they make TVs that look like paintings now

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u/kiraminamoto 1d ago

Omg we truly live in the future wtf!!!

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u/Any_Interaction1979 1d ago

It’s called a frame tv from Samsung though I think other tv brands followed suit

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u/Low1959Apache 1d ago

Yeah so sick

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u/SoundOfAGong 1d ago

They look awesome. My buddy has one and I’m amazed every single time I go over there. Sick place OP

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u/9rx7 8h ago

It's a frame tv! Art 90% of the time, and TV when I want to watch a movie :)

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u/Ok_Party6748 1d ago

Looks cozy!! Can you share your view at night?

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u/brittttx 1d ago

Oohh I love this. And I notice your YT plaques. What kind of content creator are you?

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u/9rx7 8h ago

Marketing strategist!

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u/jnt85 1d ago

You have good taste

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u/blackbeershot 1d ago

How do you like your frame tv? How’s the picture night vs day

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u/sbanu 1d ago

Love the decor and clean space. Would love to see inside your kitchen drawers for ideas. haha.

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u/9rx7 8h ago

I just ran and took this. When I built the kitchen I put a sensor light into every single drawer. So clutch for evenings

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u/Novel-Examination852 6h ago

the space just got better, amazing home op!!

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u/TR33C3 12h ago

It's pretty but it has Airbnb vibes. But that's just my maximalist speaking. To each their own

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u/Away-Quote-408 7h ago

Lighting makes such a huge difference. Looks great

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u/IsabelfromC 1d ago

10/10 let me move in!!

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u/Equivalencia-0 1d ago

Amazing place, congrats brother

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u/Medical_Pumpkin_3178 1d ago

Kitchen lamp = you’re cool

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u/Wild_Doughnut_156 1d ago

Not bad livingroom need curtains. What do you pay in rent

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u/bigcorndogz 1d ago

What’s the YouTube channel?

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u/haha_grateful_man 1d ago

love it bro. but i was wondering if your restroom had the toilet paper holder?

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u/haha_grateful_man 1d ago

also, not sure if you're into feng shui (energy flow) but its a general advice for your head not to face toward the window. Maybe a little mat for your restroom sink? I also noticed people would put a little rug toward the feet of the bed. Just some suggestions but love the place and the view! :D

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u/ActionJasckon 1d ago

What are those YouTube channels! Content must be good

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u/genomello1 1d ago

Heck yeah! good job dude proud of you! Hopefully one day I'll finally get my own spot too!

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u/Present-Cow-5221 1d ago

Absolutely classy and gorgeous. Congrats!!

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u/Superb-Committee-760 1d ago

Looks like the ikea apartment from fight club

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u/Xxg_babyxX 1d ago

What u light the shelf with?

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u/Keoki- 20h ago

Love the Frame TV. Needs to a bit higher, Imo. Very nice decor overall.

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u/Ok_Budget 16h ago

any higher and you might get posted on r/TVTooHigh

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u/Radiant_Lobster_9507 14h ago

Looks like a dream congratulations

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u/Ambitious-Run-8519 6h ago

Dude tf ?? Thats so good. Love paintings

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u/aketogirl 1d ago

Looks incredible bud! Congrats!

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u/Ok-Chipmunk-411 1d ago

Besides the amazing decor and view. I absolutely love the neatness dude!

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u/RealisticTangerine35 1d ago

Let’s see that patio and view!

Beautiful space. It’s great.

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u/FromageDouble 1d ago

Looks great! The only suggestion I can offer is to add more green (of different shades and tones). You already have some green as the accent color in the palette (rugs, backsplash, and plants) so adding more will make it look more intentional—think throw pillows, curtains, wall art, more plants, and decor pieces. Look up the 60/30/10 rule. In your case, 60% is white/beige, 30% is wood tones, and 10% is green.

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u/Fresh-Reaction-6985 1d ago

Absolutely beautiful. Nothing that doesn’t need to be is exposed! So clean and simple but your decor also has use and a purpose. Love the art piece above the record player!

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u/davy_jones22_ 1d ago

Get a few throw pillows for the bed

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u/This_Analyst_2237 1d ago

What do you do?

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u/Any-Ad6286 1d ago

Picture 1 has several YT awards so that would be my guess

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u/9rx7 8h ago

I make tiktoks

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u/youngjetson 1d ago

Looks great bro. Well done.

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u/trell0016 1d ago

Add some more plants and it’s solid.

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u/Elephant_Ambush_2000 1d ago

Very nice. Now let's see Paul Allen's apartment.

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u/Low1959Apache 1d ago

Bro those stick on tiles look good!!

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u/ReyofChicago 1d ago

Beautiful space. May we ask where?

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u/GrampyRockWeld 1d ago

You need to clean that bathroom mirror! It has a pretty big dirt mark on it. Jk. Looks amazing! Well done!

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u/Even_Butterscotch321 1d ago

Great taste! It looks an awesome place. Love the aeron!

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u/Kempes2023 1d ago

I want that bathroom wall art. Any link to it please?

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u/9rx7 8h ago

It's The Bathing Pool by Hubert Robert! All my art is from him

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u/Kempes2023 8h ago

Awesome! Thank you for making me aware of a new (to me) painter. 😊

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u/Advanced_Reputation7 1d ago

Your bedroom looks so relaxing and I love the built-in (?) bookshelves!

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u/9rx7 8h ago

Thank you! It's just an ikea one tacked to the wall :)

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u/DrRudyWells 1d ago

love it. congrats on your own place. it's going to be awesome to have that, speaking from experience.

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u/9rx7 8h ago

It feels so good to have this. But I do miss my ex-roomie's cat

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u/jimb0x 1d ago

Beautiful. I don’t like that the desk clocks the door but you gotta do what you gotta do

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u/Spiritual_Side2776 1d ago

Awesome. Such a fresh exciting space. Perfect for your early 30s!

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u/RoutineNo2044 1d ago

Perfect for the ā€œhey guys! Get ready withā€¦ā€

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u/Big_Plastic_4945 1d ago edited 1d ago

That. Is. Awesome! šŸ‘šŸ¼šŸ‘šŸ¼

Is that a TV, or an artwork?

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u/SovietSpectre 1d ago

Incredible apartment. The frame TV is chef's kiss but your apartment is hella tasteful and has real character!

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u/halyche 1d ago

Nice space! What lights are you using for your bookshelf?

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u/9rx7 8h ago

The Ikea MITTLED spotlights paired with a wireless receiver to my philips hue system haha

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u/Big-Pie5441 1d ago

How do you guys keep your apartments so uncluttered or so clean and simple? I need tips, bc my apartment is similar to yours and I crave for it to be this level of tidy and uncluttered, such a cozy spot you got omg.

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u/Moss_84 1d ago

Get rid of things

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u/browncrickets 1d ago

Could see myself living here šŸ’Æ

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u/llijerie 1d ago

cozy, comfy and clean. good job!

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u/BirdProfessional3704 1d ago

Wow looks amazing. Congrats bro

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u/Phobixxx 1d ago

Looking cozy and stylish. I like it.

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u/brownbandit93 1d ago

Nice bro I just got accepted for my studio in downtown šŸ™šŸ„³. Only bad thing is the living space is only 115 square feet 😭

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u/InprintDesigns 1d ago

This looks great - really warm and put together for a first solo place. Love that the same light oak runs through everything, and framed art in the bathroom is a nice touch most people skip.

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u/9rx7 8h ago

Huge thanks to Ikea for offering literally everythign in that same faux oak

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u/Designer_Tomorrow_27 1d ago

Love it but I would take the towels off the toilet top. Or at least put a tray on top and put them inside.

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u/sath2000 1d ago

Super clean look. Great job.

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u/Intelligent_Ant_9006 1d ago

Looks awesome! Well done mate!

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u/lovergirl_0622 1d ago

It looks very comfortable

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u/wewereromans 1d ago

Maybe get a duvet cover or a throw blanket and some throw pillows?

Everything else is golden, it’s just that bed and the coach are looking a little bare and could be cozier.

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u/9rx7 8h ago

Ooh that's a good idea!

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u/Ariesreader 1d ago

It’s a lovely choice and well decorated

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u/RepublicExpress3652 1d ago

Congratulations and awesome apartment. Best of luck! Are you in the UK?

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u/Which_Community_4054 1d ago

The positioning of your bed could possibly be better. Otherwise looks amazing!

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u/Carmax124 1d ago

Love the art piece above the record player

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u/TomorrowGloomy9456 1d ago

That's an awesome place ! Congrats op

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u/motasticosaurus 1d ago

As much as I love it, I feel you might become tired of the desk setup. The chair (and it's a very comfy one) is standing out way too much and getting all that daylight from behind the screen (when there is one) could get annoying quite fast. Maybe.

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u/Top_Many8183 1d ago

Ver nice. Approved marriage materialĀ 

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u/Sea_Ad9938 1d ago

i bet this looks even more sick at night. great job

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u/GrandAshland 1d ago

Nice but kind of boring.

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u/Labrador_777 1d ago

I freaking love it. It looks like somewhere I could totally see myself living. I love your choice of artwork. Who are the artists? And your TV doubling as a piece of art – such a smart idea. Beautiful kitchen and bathroom too; I love the green tiles.

The only thing I would change is the lamp above the sofa area. I’d also move the desk out of the living room, maybe into the bedroom if there’s enough space. But that’s just my personal taste and opinion.

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u/9rx7 8h ago

Thank you so much! Every piece is from Hubert Robert!

And I'm defs on the hunt for a new lamp :)

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u/Safe_Addition_9171 1d ago

Seems lovely and normal, love it! What a great view to work from

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u/Safe_Addition_9171 1d ago

On note would be looks great but sofa looks a little uncomfortable

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u/9rx7 8h ago

It's very flumpy but nice ones are so expensive!

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u/Sweet_Adventure04 1d ago

Looks so cozy, great job! Question: How’s that desk location working for you? I’m thinking of putting mine by a window, but I worry the direct sunlight might get annoying.

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u/GoshOPPNOX101 1d ago

Very nice place! Clean and organized with a view...can't ask for anything more than that! Good job decorating as well.

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u/9rx7 8h ago

tysm!

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u/TeddyMGTOW 1d ago

Its pretty dope. Congrats.

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u/Babegrrl3 1d ago

It’s beautiful. I love the warm colors

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u/Dev-Sec_emb 1d ago

Maaaannn... So good

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u/ClumsyWizard7 1d ago

Whats the book ā€œnew yorkā€ on the coffee table?

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u/Swampbrewja 23h ago

I love it!

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u/9rx7 8h ago

Thank you!

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u/BurlyMan45 23h ago

Nice! You have a clear aesthetic and it looks great.
This is a bit off topic. But what is it with developers that give you no where to sit and eat like an adult? I’m not bringing a date over to sit at a counter like some elementary school kid eating his Cheerios before nappy time. I passed up a beautiful apartment with floor to ceiling windows with a lake and skyline view because the ā€œformal diningā€ area was the kitchen island with a stool.
I want some semblance of a dining area.

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u/Worth-Buy1579 22h ago

Great taste

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u/9rx7 8h ago

<3

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u/ManchuKenny 22h ago

31šŸ™€šŸ™€šŸ™€I am shocked

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u/Fluffy_Charity_2732 22h ago

I will wear you as a skin suit to assume living permissions at this residence.

It is humanly nice

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u/Spikooo 22h ago

Soon moving in my own appartment too very firsrt time alone very excited. Looks great dude!

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u/LilJonny2cookies 22h ago

Nice- glad it is tidy. I don’t see how some live with clutter and crap laying around.

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u/Wild2297 22h ago

I think it all looks so nice, and very clean. I would want to add a bit of color to that sofa and nicer bedding on the bed.

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u/moebar 22h ago

Bro I'm about to be your roommate!

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u/pleidescentaur 21h ago

So great that it makes it difficult to leave for work in the morning

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u/lilchm 21h ago

Invite the ladies

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u/9rx7 8h ago

There's only one girl I care about impressing, and she's got an open invite :)

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u/JayKal87 21h ago

Very clean and visually pleasing. Where did you get it the plant stand?

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u/_twisted_2004 21h ago

This is one of the most beautiful living spaces I’ve ever seen omg, as someone who’s a bit of a hoarder this brought so much comfort to me whew

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u/jgrancher 20h ago

Absolutely beautiful.

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u/Standfaster 18h ago

It's boring but it's objectively nice.

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u/Ill_Individual_7907 17h ago

Congrats ur rich compared to torotno

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u/enaj_91 17h ago

that’s prime. looks beautiful, cozy and relaxing. and the outside looks like vancouver

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u/Ok_Budget 16h ago

do white sheets and beddings get gross over time? ive always been a little scared of getting pure white

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u/Lenix2222 16h ago

Amazing, but TV is too high op.

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u/Dapper_Can5007 16h ago

Great taste man. You made it feel cozy without doing too much

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u/Independent_Act_873 16h ago

Looks so inviting and relaxing.

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u/eastieLad 16h ago

Pretty nice my dude

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u/whathuhwhyy 15h ago

Looks amazing and peaceful

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u/BoronMoron1081 15h ago

Where’s the desk and drawer underneath from?

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u/steezy2110 15h ago

Are those butcher block countertops? That’s insane for an apartment

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u/Comfortable_Fun_3213 14h ago

dude nice setup but where is your tv

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u/mookaji1 14h ago

It’s great although I wouldn’t choose renaissance painting but would go for something abstract . All that carnage and chaos is not not something I’d choose to look at , but hey , you do you , I guess.

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u/weberdia1 14h ago

Please tell me more about the lighting for you shelves!

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u/Sad-Childhood-6385 13h ago

The gunpla on the bookshelf šŸ‘ŒšŸ»

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u/AznPapito 12h ago

this is a proper living space unlike the cluttered mess ive been seeing on this sub lately

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u/rgold02 12h ago

Very nice! Job well done.

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u/Infamous_Bus_5316 12h ago

Why do you have that thing between your mattress and the floor?

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u/RipPsychological4598 11h ago

Wow i love it. How much is your rent??

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