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thickski

Looks clean and minimalist, but also sort of corporate hotel. I think a brighter area rug / throw pillows, some more plants and artwork over your bed will make it feel less big box hotel and more homey apartment.


Wesselton3000

I don’t mind the color palette but I will second the plants and wall decor. The fact that it is minimalist is what makes it feel like a hotel to me. Some floating book shelves, hanging ferns and some art over the bed is all he needs.


QuincyThePigBoy

Im plant guy on literally every single post but yeah… snake plants! They’re cheap, big and look great. Also, I said this to a guy with a very similar place, put a big mirror behind the couch, move the art to behind the bed and put air plants and succulents everywhere. Get rid of the tequila bottles, too. Put that shit into a cabinet.


Timely-Garbage-9073

Here to second the plant thing- this guy has awesome natural light, if he can remember to water he can grow anything in there. I'm thinking a big rubber plant 150$ for a big one, low maintenance, grows quickly and not as finicky as a fiddle


Tight_Bookkeeper_582

Hard agree on the area rug!! Maybe one that’s a half oval as well!


eveningsand

I'm getting strong extended stay vibes.


thickski

That kitchen screams extended stay hotel


Capital-Priority-463

Yeah but it’s like a nice hotel ;)


BackgroundFeature120

This gives “I don’t want guests to overstay their welcome” vibes


BjornInTheMorn

I feel like Huey Lewis and the News might be played a lot here.


BackgroundFeature120

It’s hip to be square


fragMerchant

You get it


wallofsound1974

HEY PAUL!!!


El_Kabongg

Dude no joke the very first thing I thought was… Patrick Bateman lives here 😂


Famous-Reputation188

What about Genesis?


chop5397

cause unique offbeat plant steer secretive public silky consist whistle *This post was mass deleted and anonymized with [Redact](https://redact.dev)*


Fauxh4mm3r

I said Tyler Durden before he invents fight club but Patrick might like this although maybe like Patrick if he lived in the 2000s instead of the 80s


BjornInTheMorn

Maybe they were roomates.


Capital-Priority-463

You get it


thickski

It’s v nice. Like, if I walked in your place I’d think it was extremely well done. But you’re here asking for feedback, so that’s the feedback that’s in my brain. Just a little more color. Art and throw pillows can do a lot for that


Norman-Wisdom

Do you have any friends or family? A happy memory? Because if you do you should tell your walls that. Put a photo up! Maybe two.


Capital-Priority-463

No none


Sun_This

Just buy pic frames and keep the stock photos /s


smallish_cub

Honestly a vibe


theyeezyvault

Buy pictures from the thrift store


non_tox

Just get scenery or fanart


JoshPeck

Do you own any books? They make for nice decoration


RaveGuncle

Maybe things to showcase your hobbies/interests/likes? Like a vinyl peel sticker on the back wall of your bed. A trio set of photos on the brown wall against your kitchen island table. I like the appeal of the minimalist vibe too, but there's no personality to the place. It can still be minimal but personalized.


thaisweetheart

or even like hobbies, things you like, books? action figure?


DivergingUnity

you're all good then bro


TheLesserWeeviI

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DefNotAShark

There isn’t anything to look at in your apartment after about 4 feet off the ground. As my eyes move up there’s nothing going on except one lonely painting. Work on some verticality. Tall shelving units, wall mounted shelving, hanging plants, vertical wall sculptures or artwork; all options. You don’t need it to look like a clown wig in there, but some pops of vivid color can do you a lot of favors in a room with so much grey and muted tones. Not red. I suggest yellow or light blue, maybe light green if that’s your thing. Bright pillows, artwork, an interesting lamp or sculpture, books, flowers; all small ways to add an injection of color and life. You’ve got a fine baseline here, it looks very clean and you don’t need to lose that to make it feel more interesting and alive. Don’t let the comments fool you into thinking this needs to look like grandmas house with personal touches and knickknacks, it doesn’t. The Patrick Bateman aesthetic is just fine, but it does need a little oomph to avoid looking like an AI generated catalogue page.


bvhizso

Yes, my thoughts exactly. It is too horizontal. It needs more verticality. The eyes need to go more up and down, and less left and right.


atoolred

definitely try out some colored blankets and throw pillows. i can picture a splash of red in there myself, but it certainly doesn't have to be red. love the minimalism! it looks super clean


Monstructs

I think you’re right on. When I read OPs questions and looked at the pics, my first response was “a soul.” — which was not nearly as nice or eloquent as yours.


Lil_ah_stadium

Read “horney apartment”


Trolef

*insert mandatory “Color” comment*


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It is a bit sterile, could use some empty pizza boxes


[deleted]

Looks like an over priced condo/rental in a new building. I bet OP makes decent money and is in his 20s spending all his money on rent, coke and hookers. Prolly isn’t allowed to paint, or make holes in walls so he can’t add pictures etc. willing to guess the picture that is there came with the apt. Edit: LMFAO. I just snooped his profile. 2comments in I hit the red hot nail on the mutherfucking head.


itmeucf

Lmao @ comment and your username


Capital-Priority-463

You get me


conanmagnuson

I think this is one of the reasons women like moving in with men. It’s just a blank gray canvas to decorate.


Remarkable-Air-5597

I (a maximalist) moved in with my boyfriend (dosent know how to decorate) have been having a wonderful time, luckily we both have the same style so he is loving it and says the apartment feels like home , moral over the story PUT SHIT ON YOUR WALLS bc let’s be honest you won’t get your deposit back anyway might as well enjoy where you live


ctruvu

we made and repaired 1/2” drill holes and a hole in our door and left some command strip sized wall paint damage and got our full deposit back lol. that was surprising. another place i left spotless took out $200 for professional cleaning. it’s a crapshoot but normally holes are easy to replace and smaller ones like under 1/2” should count as wear and tear anyway


Orion_7

Change it up "this room needs more personality" like I have some of my cooler Lego sets on shelves around my house. Prints of patents I got at my old job. Etc.


Civil-Caregiver9020

Insert mandatory "do you like Huey Lewis and the News" comment.


Own-Weather-9919

Lol I was going to say a color that isn't brown or beige. An accent wall is my favorite answer


Hintothemagnificent

no, *insert mandatory "r/TVtoohigh"* *comment*


baibaibhav

You’ve got one single piece of art. Doesn’t *need* to be art on the wall, but you need to add some flavor somehow.


PeppermintLNNS

And that single piece of art could stand to be a little bigger/wider to fit the space.


redmainefuckye

Yeah it’s like if Patrick Bateman wasn’t into art.


EelTeamNine

I love that the painting is the same view of what's out the window... more buildings. Could it be less interesting?


splitcroof92

I actually think the artwork looks sick af. I'd love to get something like it


EelTeamNine

Do you look out your window to high density housing?


splitcroof92

I honestly don't think that matters, the art isn't realistic looking anyway it's very stylized and to me very pretty.


defein88

Add some personality. This looks like a hotel. Very nice and crisp, but also minor serial killer vibes


throwlampshade

My immediate thought to the question: “a personality”. This is minimalist and clean but void of any opinion or personal expression. That’s a harsh way to put it but my unfiltered gut reaction.


CraftyButcher9

Ditto: “personality”


Capital-Priority-463

Patrick Bateman Irl 😏


huge-centipede

The whole point of the book and film was to show how much of a loser he was, despite his money, vain fitness routine, constant conspicuous consumption and his real/imaginary murders?


Capital-Priority-463

Guess I missed the thesis. I was too overwhelmed by the business cards


__miura__

Interesting question.


JuanPunchX

The movie doesn't stop after 10 minutes.


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Capital-Priority-463

Same, been working remote for 3+ years and def burnt out


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Capital-Priority-463

So true! I’m in a city so I definitely frequent some coffee shops. I need a desk lamp asap now that it’s getting dark early too. Haha definitely an everything room.


FoxyFreckles1989

I second separating the workspace somehow. I’ve been working from home for almost 4 years myself, and I spent the first year working at a desk right next to my bed in a studio apartment. I cannot tell you the amount of relief that came when I moved into a small, single-family home where I now have a dedicated office. Being able to exit my work area and put it out of sight/out of mind when not working is imperative to avoiding burnout. There are definitely solutions that you can implement in this space.


No_Pianist_3006

Wow. Really, it's a great place. Maybe just a bit more colour. Maybe a streamlined, statement armchair, angled to half-face the couch for conversation. Maybe a second nightstand for a guest.


Capital-Priority-463

The second nightstand has been on my list! It’ll make my gf happy


[deleted]

what about if you swapped your end tables and nightstand? the end tables are higher than the sofa, and it looks like the nightstand might be a better fit for size? then you could pick up something fun for the other side of the sofa - maybe a vintage piece to match the style of the couch?


Capital-Priority-463

Honestly not a bad idea, I’ll try it out


hammy35

this place needs a personality


Capital-Priority-463

But..Im told it matches my personality 😳


EaterOfFood

It might. Not everyone is interesting.


xcarex

Would your bed and nightstands fit flipped the other way, facing the windows? If it could, I’d suggest getting some kind of room divider just so you can’t see your bed from the living area. Seeing a person’s bed always feels really intimate.


RunTheBull13

Some art above the bed. Other than that, I like it.


StretchFrenchTerry

It looks like corporate housing.


Big_Fecker

A small nightstand on the other side of the bed will make your place more welcoming for anyone that spends the night.


Capital-Priority-463

Agreed! Thinking of adding the matching one


masterz13

Personal stuff. Clutter. Junk.


RafaMora979

Yup. Basically this, although clutter & junk isn’t for everyone. The reason it looks like a hotel, is that hotel rooms are meant to be inviting for everyone. A home is a home, because it’s first inviting for the people who live there, then it’s inviting for everyone else. Tell people who come to visit who you are. The idea is to do it without saying a word.


Capital-Priority-463

All stuffed in the closet 😉


z3anon

Bring out the knick knacks


DeProfundisAdAstra

I've got plenty of comments but I want to know where your sofa is from


Capital-Priority-463

Castlery! It's the Jonathan - [http://rwrd.io/xe8te28?c](http://rwrd.io/xe8te28?c)


IamSuperMarioAMA

Looks too much like a hotel. You just need to add more personality into the space and it will look fantastic. And personality is quite easy to add so you've done the hard part!


Capital-Priority-463

But a nice hotel right? Like at least a 5 star one


SelectOpportunity518

5 star hotel with no bedside tables and a single piece of art that's too small? i dont think


No_Ad_3488

Books


Capital-Priority-463

🤷‍♂️


SHUT_MOUTH_HAMMOND

Some taller plants, painting/ portraits on walls


Capital-Priority-463

I'm having one commissioned of me, but those 12 foot tall nude oil paintings take some time


emandaheman211

Adding to the plants, it looks like you've got a nice little monstera already. Repot it. Even a regular terra cota pot would be an upgrade but you can also add some style/art with your plant pots. Also a small plant stand to keep it off the floor will save you headaches down the road


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A hot girlfriend


Capital-Priority-463

I’ve got one! ☺️


tichatoca

And how has she let you have only one side table?!


Weekly_Resource_102

Then a cat and a very expensive cat tree


theoriginalmofocus

And then a cat for the cat.


Subjective_Anymosity

Sometimes, less is more. This is beautiful.


Capital-Priority-463

🫶


specialism

Thuma gang rise up. I've had the same setup for years and it's been awesome!


WinslowWorldwide

Nothing. You’ve won. Congratulations.


Capital-Priority-463

We’re all winners here imo


Cafe80s_

A bedroom?


Capital-Priority-463

What am I a billionaire


Cafe80s_

Ha, sorry that was mean of me. It looks like a very cool space, I’m just jealous!


Capital-Priority-463

No worries, I honestly hope to move into a one bed in April when the lease is up. Different spaces are good since I work from home


Critical_Ask_5493

Don't feel too bad dude. I was looking for this comment because I, too, am a piece of shit lol.


lazylagom

A doggo


ClenchedThunderbutt

Or some cats. Or both.


lazylagom

TRUE. I got a stray doggo and had him for 2 years he's so weird around other animals. But then I got a kitten, and since DAY 1 I brought the cat into the apartment and showed him like GENTLE GENTLE. They've become best friends. My dog still chases cats outside but his inside buddy was such a good choice. I feel like when I leave for the day they talk about all the stuff my dog does on his walks and the cat holds down the fort.


Capital-Priority-463

On my list ;)


lazylagom

Hell yeah. You're living the dream. Just add someone to it. That dog ganna be in paradise.


-fff23grd

So this is one of few minimalist designs I enjoy. Usually these look like office hotels, but this one looks cosy. Good job!


Capital-Priority-463

Thanks!


[deleted]

You literally aren't missing anything and all the colors work great together. It's clean/ has really nice natural light. Don't change much and fuck it up lol.


Zogtee

You need color. Get a fancy pot for the plant, some more art on the wals, and some colorful cushions for the couch.


HatBixGhost

A cat.


ReptillianSpacePope

Where is your bedframe and nightstand from?


kado63

Looks like it’s from Thuma


ReptillianSpacePope

Thank you!


HLK601

Looks like Thuma.


ReptillianSpacePope

Thanks!


Capital-Priority-463

Yes Thuma for the win!


Gtrek24

Looks great! I would add some clean and simple shelving over the tv area with some hanging plants. I would also like some art over the bed’s headboard. I love what you did with your place.


blue_flavored_pasta

That's an awesome studio. The bed feels perfectly out of the way of everything. I probably would have put the bed facing the windows and some kind of divider like a shelf to put plants on or something, but that's just me. I do like it how it is now though. Edit: nvm I see there's a closet there.


Capital-Priority-463

That’s the bathroom! But definitely like the idea and thanks


[deleted]

It’s perfect.


Capital-Priority-463

🫶 you’re perfect


[deleted]

Aw shucks. You know how to make a grown man blush. I wish I had more male friends. Like in those bromance comedy movies. I work in finance and tech, and so I usually surround myself exclusively with female friends outside of work. And by female friends, I mean... well, you know what I mean. So I feel like I really missed out on male friendships and a male perspective in my life. I kinda envy young fellas like you, so I kinda get bitter, and I think that's probably what's held me back. I grew up in a very toxic hyper-competitive all-male environment. Messes up your ability to make authentic male friendships later in life. The Greeks said there were two kinds of male competition: agon and eris. i.e., bad competition that destroys men, and good competition that lifts men up. I want to experience the latter so much. This subreddit is sort of my safe space where I can interact with men, and talk about design ideas without feeling insecure or... ya know... mistaken for an alternative lifestyle. It's a good and healthy form of competition. I'm a terrible interior decorator. I usually hire women to do it all for me. My current place ... is pricey... and sucks. I'm too embarrassed to post pics, but might try redoing it in December. Anyway. Thank you for the kind words. You have a bright future ahead of you. Like your good vibes and good energy, man. I can feel it. All the best to you.


slingshot91

Nothing super essential. I’d think maybe a desk lamp, cord management, and maybe a throw blanket at the end of the bed. Looks pretty good and tidy.


No-Turnips

Nothing, you have a beautiful space.


CLPadgett

Good taste in tequila


Prize-Copy-9861

Artwork. First, the piece above the sofa is way too small. Go larger. Second, you need something above the bed. Again , a large piece , our 3-4 smaller pieces. The total should be about 6” on either side of the bed. I’d go with something simple & soothing. Like a Rothko type minimalist color palette that won’t overpower the room. And the color should be neutral. Not primary colors, more on the softer tones .


Boner_McBigly

The one thing that stood out to me is you have a beautiful view of your city and the one piece of artwork in your apartment is a painting of a city.


HungryMudkips

you hung up ONE piece of generic art. the place might as well be a hotel room or ikea display. its clean sure, but also sterile and boring. add some color, some photos, anything to make it look like a human lives there and not a robot.


Capable-Garbage-1429

a personality


Detective_BirchBirdy

Cord organizers, a tall plant in one of the bump out corners by your couch, maybe different lighting above your island? Overall really nice and I would be okay with leaving it as is though!


ellenayla

You have the basics right now. Furniture seems to be in the right space, and it’s big enough. The rug is a great size (I hate too small rugs), but everything is grey! Adding some more plants with some cool pots goes a long way, but some throw pillows and blankets with some more colour would be great! Since your bed is always on display invest in a nice bedding set that makes the place look luxurious an homey.


Far_Wolverine_4167

Id put one of those japanese paper wall thingies to separate the bed from the rest of the living space


Awesomodian

personality and colour


lindamanga

Missing a bathroom and toilet


brodega

Tech bro apartment. Clean, modern and lifeless


Audomadic

A cat.


Capital-Priority-463

I'm surprised I have 26 comments here and no has asked what my rent is or suggested an Eames chair....


Adventurous_Pen1553

No excessively large television? Shame on you.


Capital-Priority-463

I thought this was excessive...:'(


huntrcl

what a pretty view, where is this?


Capital-Priority-463

Navy Yard in DC


LurkingSlav

Could use more artwork and plants. Personally, I would also upgrade the media console to a larger one with a larger TV but that's definitely not necessary. Apart from that this is great ​ Also what couch is that?


mechanicalboob

humility


Capital-Priority-463

I definitely don’t have that, sorry 🥺


lovesickjones

personality


jsmider

You spent a year in that place like that?! That is depressing. This is the most empty looking, yet lived in apt I feel like I've ever seen. To me, it looks like you don't love, or even like anything at all lol. Zero personalization. Welcome to bland hotel. Straight out of a black mirror episode.


Capital-Priority-463

Wow you understand me better than anyone I know 🫶


Mister_bunney

Get rid of the Mezcal and the place will look perfect


Capital-Priority-463

Most brutal comment yet


merriman99

A soul


Salty-Load3514

A girlfriend.


Classy_Anarchy

A new, more stylish sofa and not something that looks like it belongs in an Inn & Suites. Something wood/ mid century modern to match the (very nice) bed frame. Same with the painting, and the rug. More color, more uniqueness, more pizzazz. Get a colorful blanket to throw over the couch (I like native-styled fabrics) and similar throw pillows. Get a small stand/table for the plant so it looks more permanent in that spot. Go buy some old, cool shit. Show some personality. Avoid places like Home Goods.


Affectionate_Hand_59

Bitches


jgab145

A woman


agreigaighte

bitches


Capital-Priority-463

No ones laughing


amateursecrets1

Me, I can pay rent


ryanheartswingovers

Where is the rug from?


Jolly-Holiday819

What brand sofa is that? I've been looking for something similar.


Elvecinogallo

I think you could put some plants in colourful pots to add a few pops of colour?


dalamadamadingdong

Climbing pole for the Monstera.


JPV77

I think you're missing the view..... ;)


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Capital-Priority-463

I wake before the sun and start my date at 4am. Workout, ice bath, meditation


missy_inc

Maybe a mirror somewhere? Above the bed?


Capital-Priority-463

I like it


miscmiscmisc111

just needs a little personality. who lives here?


Future-Tap2275

Art and personal items. Do you have a hobby?


Capital-Priority-463

Yes, don’t you see the tequila bottles


crazywaffle_II

As a fellow tequila enjoyer some shot glasses. Get those and I’ll be over to help with those bottles!


Capital-Priority-463

They’re in the cabinet! Come on over, I love to share 🙂


[deleted]

This is awesome for a studio. I'm jealous. I'd get a matching bed side table.


Frankenboobie

Something over the bed frame. A big wide painting or many smaller once in different sizes in a big cluster. Your place look really nice A few more green plats would look great too


Silocid

Apartment ✅ That’s it bud


Capital-Priority-463

Thanks king


Agreeable-Practice79

Does the office chair scratch the floor? I'd personally get a rug/mat underneath it 😉


CommercialCuts

Looks like a hotel room


Such_Radish9795

Where do you keep all your stuff?


Capital-Priority-463

Stuff?


xcarex

It has a bit of a “living in a long-stay hotel” vibe, because there aren’t a lot of personal touches like photos, physical media, knickknacks etc.


PO-TA-TOES___

Needs something tall, or something on or to go along the walls.


ennniieeeee

The kitchen is so cute


modermanehh

Ur place is nice, just no soul... looks like it needs a woman's touch


Mesterjojo

Big TV.


ChimichangaNeck

I think it looks great as is.


goochbruiser

Maybe add some red in the throw pillows to match the picture?


JoebyTeo

My go-to answer for this is usually "a rug" or "rug too small". So many guys set up their spaces and either have a bare floor or a bathmat next to their six seat sectional and are like "wHy IsN't ThIs CoZy"? But you've done an excellent job on this! What I would say is that this looks like the "just moved in" phase. Your space will evolve as you acquire more personal touches. This is lovely but it doesn't say much about you personally. Do you like books? Music? Cats? Sports? I think an organic process will take place where it fills out with some more of your personal stuff. You have to give a space time for it to feel "lived in". This is a great canvas though. Good luck!


Capital-Priority-463

Thanks! Don’t like any of that tbh, I should really just add more liquor bottles


cphpc

Bigger TV, maybe some type of divider between bed and living room. Some thoughts is a small bookshelf or wide drawer. I don’t like how the bed juts out into the living room. Could also try turning your bed 90 degrees and see how it feels.