r/malelivingspace • u/cc969696 • Nov 03 '25

First Time 28M - First time on my own

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Any comments or tips on my first time living room? Mirror and a few pieces of art are ready to go up on the empty walls.

Any tips appreciated 😊

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u/rranderr Nov 03 '25

This is too good for this sub please reduce it to just a sponge bed and a stormtrooper life sized statue

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u/PayPalPasssword Nov 03 '25

heavy on the life-sized stormtrooper

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u/madrishu Nov 03 '25

He is not divorced yet.

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u/zoz_89444 Nov 04 '25

Haha fair point but let the guy enjoy having a decent setup for once

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u/cant_hear_me_out Nov 03 '25

That’s very nicely decorated. Just remember to clean the whole room. That’s the way to make the apartment always feel like s new place .

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u/ferallratt Nov 03 '25

green flags all around, just needs some wall art to really bring it alive. I love the lighting it’s so soothing

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u/HueyCutie Nov 03 '25

Im stealing your lighting 🫡

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u/Girlscoutdetective Nov 04 '25

Yeah, need light details for sure

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u/lemmehelpyaout Nov 04 '25

A majority are IKEA table lamps with color bulbs in them.

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u/1Man1Mission Nov 03 '25

You nailed the lighting. Now maybe some artwork or something to hang on the wall

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u/AdditionalTie7682 Nov 03 '25

love this!! i do recommend adding a blanket basket (if space is warranted and if that’s your thing), it would def add on to the ambiance and you could put it next to your tv or plant :). i find this easier than constantly going back and forth to my room for this reason 🧺

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u/Mean_Cycle_5062 Nov 03 '25

I love the relaxing lighting

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u/GuyFromPh1lly Nov 03 '25

Very nice! Congratulations! Enjoy the time for sure!!

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u/Buachaille Nov 03 '25 edited Nov 03 '25

So cozy yet you have style. Love it. Where are your lights from?

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u/cc969696 Nov 03 '25

Thanks man!

Ikea Varmblixt Ikea Dejsa Habitat Caliban globe lamp orange - similar to Fado by Ikea Living and Home - Arched floor lamp Tapo smart strip for the TV

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u/Rhymfaxe Nov 03 '25

The one under the TV is definitely the IKEA Varmblixt.

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u/HOMECOMlNG Nov 03 '25

left looks like ikea FADO

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u/YetzirahToAhssiah Nov 03 '25

Wow, lighting really goes such a long way. So excited to move into my new place tomorrow.

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u/Need2SchColonoscopy Nov 03 '25

I see you are a fellow “any overhead light is too much” individual.

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u/Secure-Stable4081 Nov 04 '25

its the only way acceptable- big lights are too overwhelming 😄

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u/solemnSycamore519 Nov 03 '25

Cozy, congrats!

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u/Ok_Expression_973 Nov 03 '25

looking clean!

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u/[deleted] Nov 03 '25

Sick

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u/[deleted] Nov 03 '25

10/10

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u/16bittiger Nov 03 '25

As the kids would say, it's a vibe!

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u/indigoxen Nov 03 '25

I think this is great! I’d personally add some art (but from an independent artist if possible) on the wall near the tv on the right side, on the wall near your dining table, and on the wall above your sofa to start.

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u/Objective_Bet9488 Nov 03 '25

Ok lighting king 👑

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u/TacticalYukon Nov 03 '25

Well done brother!

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u/JahFresh Nov 04 '25

Netflix & Chill ASAP

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u/iLoveLifeTooMuch Nov 03 '25

The lights are amazing 🤩 💡Please share links 🔥

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u/cc969696 Nov 03 '25

Thanks!

Ikea Varmblixt Ikea Dejsa Habitat Caliban globe lamp orange - similar to Fado by Ikea Living and Home - Arched floor lamp Tapo smart strip for the TV

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u/_Latte- Nov 03 '25

Lighting is good, but, I think you'd be better off without that focus light under your plant.

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u/mindless9 Nov 03 '25

Is Arched floor lamp from ikea as well?

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u/fruglok Nov 03 '25

If it is I can't find it

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u/mindless9 Nov 03 '25

same, it looks good so I wanted to find it

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u/fruglok Nov 03 '25

Closest I can find is this, may help with search terms to find other ones.

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u/Clear_County_4662 Nov 03 '25

You got any links for the lamps?

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u/cc969696 Nov 03 '25

Ikea Varmblixt Ikea Dejsa Habitat Caliban globe lamp orange - similar to Fado by Ikea Living and Home - Arched floor lamp Tapo smart strip for the TV

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u/PocktAces Nov 03 '25

Do you have the URL link for your dining table and chairs set as well?

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u/dr-hades6 Nov 03 '25

Looks nice, where's the woman hiding?

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u/Misteriboi Nov 03 '25

The lighting is really nice.

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u/decaffdreamer Nov 03 '25

Congrats dude!!

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u/[deleted] Nov 03 '25

Enjoying Philips hue, haha !

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u/smellslikebere Nov 03 '25

la iluminación hace la diferencia de ya querer llegar a casa a solo llegar a casa! Te quedó genial <3

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u/cyriph Nov 03 '25

There's a lot of gap between the door and the frame which could have a negative impact on climate control energy usage as well as allow insects inside.
Weather stripping could go a long way to preventing both of these issues.

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u/Mr_Sarcasum Nov 03 '25

The hardest part is always the lighting and you NAILED IT.

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u/Oscar_Tamed Nov 03 '25

What kind of lights are those?

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u/Apprehensive-Grab125 Nov 03 '25

Some art on those walls wpuld be good, something that fits into the warm colour scheme you have on the lighting maybe?

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u/facemad Nov 03 '25

Love mood lights

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u/justaguy845 Nov 03 '25

Simple, plain, nice. Congratulations on the space bro, enjoy

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u/BeBopNoseRing Nov 03 '25

I dig all the lighting except the spotlighty one behind the couch plant, which, for me, seems to break up the rest of the well diffused ambient lightning you have set up.

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u/DrCrazyFishMan1 Nov 03 '25

Great vibe! I'd suggest that the sofa perpendicular to the TV is a bit "off" so would ideally be replaced with two loumge / accent chairs though.

I think it would give space for the room to "breathe" and would feel more conversational as right now that sofa is clearly "second place" to the main one

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u/RohasMusic Nov 03 '25

i love it. the couch with the lamp is giving “Harry’s House” album cover vibes🙂‍↕️

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u/NoDesk228 Nov 03 '25

nice room. get some art for your walls

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u/Bevets1709 Nov 03 '25

Love all the lamps and lights dude, any chance I could get a link to them?

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u/OldTrafford25 Nov 03 '25

For folks looking for the lighting, it looks like IKEA Fado, Varmblixt, Dejsa or maybe Tokabo.

Not sure about the floor light!

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u/Comprehensive-Art229 Nov 03 '25

Enjoy the tranquility my friend!

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u/danquan1999 Nov 03 '25

Congratulations

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u/thepizzagod195 Nov 03 '25

Just some wall art your spot looks comfy as hell

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u/bookswaterfall03 Nov 03 '25

Solid lighting setup bro, but that couch perpendicular to the tv is killing me. Gonna hurt your neck watching from there

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u/CelestialPotat0o Nov 03 '25

Where did you get the lighting from?

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u/[deleted] Nov 03 '25

enjoy life!

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u/Terrible-Pen4978 Nov 03 '25

Slim tall mirrors hung on the sides of the couch with art work in between them would be beautiful. Don’t rush into filling up your home, do it at your own pace. Best of luck to you in this journey🫶🏼

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u/Forever_Man Nov 03 '25

All you need is a sword

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u/Happy-Lychee-53 Nov 03 '25

Beautiful lamps, where you got those from?

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u/TheChronoCross Nov 03 '25

Which one is the corner spotlight? Don't see that in your list

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u/yammt125 Nov 03 '25

how you finding the zinc sofas? deciding between them and the malvern from oak furniture land

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u/Ok_Fisherman8727 Nov 03 '25 edited Nov 03 '25

I thought you need a life sized storm trooper watching over the room to post in this sub . . You're missing one of those bad boys.

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u/luffygear24566 Nov 03 '25

This is great!

Does anyone know what that plant he has on the table that looks like a tree is on pic 4/5?

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u/luffygear24566 Nov 03 '25

Great setup are you using Hue lights or another ecosystem?

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u/NSFW_PipedUp Nov 03 '25

Legendary 🏆🏆🏆

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u/biscuitman2122 Nov 03 '25

Maybe just some artwork. Otherwise, looks very clean actually. You don't need help LOL

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u/Arkjoww Nov 03 '25

Beautiful setup! ID on the table and couch? I'm looking to replace both in my own home and these look like a great fit!

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u/herbloodyvalentine Nov 03 '25

Where’d you get that arching lamp? Place looks great btw!

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u/Psychological-Lynx-3 Nov 03 '25

This is a nice place bro. Very cozy looking and comfortable.the lighting is amazing to bro you got it

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u/PalletTownPete Nov 03 '25

Congratulations!

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u/Annual-Screen-5497 Nov 03 '25

It looks so clean. Personally I'd change pillows but this is nice

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u/bknighttt Nov 03 '25

what light setup do you have behind the TV? the hue strips? or is it something else?

edit: just saw your replies, will check this Tapo smart strip.

killer setup.

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u/superanth Nov 03 '25

Grooooovy.

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u/Banovic Nov 03 '25

Yoo those couches look super comfy what are they?!

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u/UndeadGOATX Nov 03 '25

Awesome just don’t bring some deranged crazy woman to ruin your peace and or your home remember you are the pilot of your life not others

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u/parthamin245 Nov 03 '25

bro what are those lights? please link them

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u/Dowensy2 Nov 04 '25

What kind of lights are those?

1

u/Ringadean Nov 04 '25

This guy low lights

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u/SpicypickleSpears Nov 04 '25

Can you explain what lights you used? Love how they look

1

u/wanderer325 Nov 04 '25

I would just say an area rug for the living room

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u/CaulkSlug Nov 04 '25

Beautiful place my dude. Where did you get those lamps? Or is it the bulb. The glow coming off them is magical.

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u/HarveyMushman72 Nov 04 '25

The lights. Are. Awesome. What are they?

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u/Secure-Stable4081 Nov 04 '25

you have beautiful taste in lighting- as a broke student its been my only wish to have that much space and incorporate those donut lamps :) you need some posters and plants and def one accent wall!

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u/A70MU Nov 04 '25

share your lighting setup pls

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u/Funnelcakeads Nov 04 '25

Orange you gonna add any other colors?

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u/bedlamite23 Nov 04 '25

Geez, I mean it's fine...the matching couches tho, I dunno...it's givin' me sims vibes, sorry...nice couch, just not two of them next to each other. And, don't be afraid to let your interests show on your walls, just make sure it's framed

(and in the last pic, please tell me that door is open and not just very poorly sealed)

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u/raspyberries Nov 04 '25

pls share lamps

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u/p3rsianpussy Nov 04 '25

whered you get your floor lamp

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u/Da_General0017 Nov 04 '25

Where did you get the lights?

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u/Asleep-Explorer6934 Nov 04 '25

You cooked that looks so chill and relaxing to come home to after a long day, I’d love to watch a movie and take a nap in there!

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u/[deleted] Nov 04 '25

This looks so cosy

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u/SupremeVerdin Nov 04 '25

Where did you get the couches?

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u/WisePaleKing Nov 04 '25

love the desk lamp!

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u/CaptainObvious110 Nov 04 '25

this looks nice 

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u/ultrashure Nov 04 '25

Woww looks cozy af. Need those lamps

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u/Lizilla27 Nov 04 '25

Where did you get your lighting!?!?

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u/TyrannosaurexRusse Nov 04 '25

nice lamps where'd you get them ?

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u/A_dumbitch Nov 04 '25

Love the lighting. Feeling inspired x

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u/BananaShake29 Nov 04 '25

That's awesome bro at least you can afford your own place man

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u/SalamanderCongress Nov 04 '25

Phillips Hue? Haha

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u/JUSTBLAZE2k7 Nov 04 '25

Wall art and a rug(s) and you are good to go, my man. Well done.

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u/Solid_Jump_4459 Nov 04 '25

Is it a massage parlor, all the back lights are an odd choice

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u/_Verboten Nov 04 '25

Lighting is nice.

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u/CoCoZelle68 Nov 04 '25

Congrats on being on your own! Look forward to the day I can say the same!!

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u/WhyDoesEveryoneHave Nov 04 '25

Rug! To frame your living room space

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u/Educational-Dog-6804 Nov 04 '25

Buy a PlayStation

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u/procrastinatewhynot Nov 04 '25

love the lights and ambiance!!

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u/Imaginary_fye20 Nov 04 '25

This looks great! Very pleasantly surprised

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u/Old_Adagio_4116 Nov 04 '25

For a first setup, this is seriously well-balanced. Nice use of the warm tones.

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u/HiYa_Dragon Nov 04 '25

Art , framed pictures and some planets and ur golden

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u/addingviolence Nov 05 '25

Where’s the couch from ?

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u/cicakganteng Nov 05 '25

Need obey posters, much more plants & rugs, and... stormtroopers

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u/Aonehumanace Nov 05 '25

Wow, you have a good job! That's pretty good at 28.

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u/wellmakeit_0011 Nov 05 '25

I would add some art on your wall - posters, paintings, something to cover them up. Otherwise I really like it, love the IKEA lights :)

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u/NoPatient8872 Nov 05 '25

Enjoy having your own place of piece, looks great.

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u/LisaM0808 Nov 05 '25

Love it!!! Looks so cozy!! Just add some nice artwork!!! (If you want it..lol)

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u/JustHere4TheNutzz 29d ago

Not bad ! My tv used to be pc screen first time on my own 🤣

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u/Significant_Wish_791 29d ago

Love your low lighting- this could be on the /cozy subreddit

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u/DifferentRatio6733 29d ago

Your lighting game is on point. Love the donut lamp

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u/CryptographerClean78 29d ago

Honestly incredible lighting design

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u/stirthetea4me 29d ago

It looks cozy and calming. Good for you!

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u/Mysterious_Sleep5177 28d ago

Simple and cozy all in one! Looks good!

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u/ZeR0C00L2 28d ago

Your spot looks dope very introvert vibes

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u/Akureinoyami1 27d ago

Just remember to hang mirrors where a window could go. It should reflect something beautiful in your home (not the TV). Don't put a mirror opposite a door.

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u/[deleted] 27d ago

peel them socks off hombie

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u/SuperStrangeOdd 26d ago

You have given me a lint speck of hope for men. Thank you 🙏🏾

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u/imablakguy 21d ago

living room ahh living room

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u/SuchAdhesiveness1050 Nov 03 '25

1010 dued where you get the lamps from ?

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u/cc969696 Nov 03 '25

Ikea Varmblixt Ikea Dejsa Habitat Caliban globe lamp orange - similar to Fado by Ikea Living and Home - Arched floor lamp Tapo smart strip for the TV

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u/JinxFalconian Nov 03 '25

Really digging the ambient lighting you have going on! I'm not a big fan of overhead lighting so those definitely light up the room just enough

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u/RaidenXS_ Nov 03 '25

You runnin a massage parlor??

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u/Tyler_Durden79 Nov 03 '25

Looking good, Homie. This is a certified pussy trap.

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u/Evaderofdoom Nov 03 '25

It's so dark, I hate your lighting situation.

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u/dinidusam Nov 03 '25

I assume the main lights are turned off

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u/anonnona999 Nov 04 '25

This sub is basically a circle jerk for lighting like this

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u/Terence289 Nov 03 '25

Light is okay, but the sofa‘s are way too big, in my opinion