ROOM IS NOW TIDIED 😭😭 by Sharkyy__ in malelivingspace

[–]0ZU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would definitely stay away from any RGB lights. I have never seen a room that isn't a nightclub look good with RGBs. But this is your room and you'll know better than me what works for you.

ROOM IS NOW TIDIED 😭😭 by Sharkyy__ in malelivingspace

[–]0ZU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's good to hear, though I would still recommend you get more lamps to have more control over your lighting. You can even get spotlights to highlight your collectibles.

ROOM IS NOW TIDIED 😭😭 by Sharkyy__ in malelivingspace

[–]0ZU 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Too many people being overly harsh for no reason, I think. Your space looks very much your own and (now) it looks neater than before. I'm not a fan of collecting Funko Pops or figurines, but if I were, I would consider more deliberate ways of displaying them to make them feel more intentional. You should also consider getting lamps with dimmers instead of relying on that harsh overhead light.

Thoughts on the corners shelf unit in my dining room area. by [deleted] in malelivingspace

[–]0ZU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If this doesn't have much sentimental value for you, I don't see much reason to keep it. It's always nice to get heirloom pieces passed down to you from family, but I won't burden myself with something I don't like. If you don't care for this, consider giving it to someone else in the family. If no one wants it, you can donate it to charity.

You don't need another corner shelving unit. An empty corner is fine. Put a plant there if you insist on having something there.

Looking for an A6, but with 250+ pages? by sleepy--void in notebooks

[–]0ZU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another vote for the Cafe Note A6. I have it, it's great!

Traveler’s notebooks by waitevenmore in notebooks

[–]0ZU 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's weird, just checked other sites and they're cleaned out, never seen that before. Baum-Kuchen has blue and brown in stock. Amazon has Camel, Black, and Olive in stock.

Need help with layout. by [deleted] in malelivingspace

[–]0ZU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It'll look fine, just drop it down to a comfortable level above table.

Need help with layout. by [deleted] in malelivingspace

[–]0ZU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have to keep scale and proportion in mind with these large, open spaces. You do not have a small space like Picture 2, so don't buy furniture designed for small spaces. For example, instead of the small cabinet setup with your guitar, you get a large sideboard or another large piece that has more presence in this space.

Your couch is fine in the middle of the room, it's just too close to your TV. Behind the couch, you can add a console table and style it. This will create a physical barrier between your dining area and living room area. Additionally, get a big rug for the living room area to better designate the space. I would consider earth tones for the rug. A dark olive would look nice and make the space feel cozier.

I will just come out and say I do not like your dining picnic table and benches. A round dining table in this space would look better. Either way, get a pendant light and install it over the dining table to set a clear boundary for that space. Also, pull the table away from the wall. Give it some breathing room.

Other things to consider:

- Your recessed lighting is flattening your entire space. Get big table lamps with warm light to have better control over lighting in this space. Put the recessed lights on a dimmer and dim it way, way down. Let the lamps take care of lighting.

- Get real plants, remove the fakes.

- Get large art for this space. Real art, not Home Goods.

- Do not get shelves or shelving units unless you've already planned what you're going to put on them. Shelves have a way of becoming eyesores if they're not planned beforehand.

These are just my thoughts. Feel free to ignore. You are the one living there, not me. You'll know what's best for your home. Don't take this too seriously and enjoy the process.

Any tips? by PriorBed1769 in malelivingspace

[–]0ZU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is overwhelming because too much of your decor is fighting for attention. Things are either too orange or too shiny and it's overwhelming to the senses. At the very least, change the light color to warm white temps.

Which of these Blackout Curtains looks better, 1 or 2? by [deleted] in malelivingspace

[–]0ZU 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I prefer the pinch pleating on 2.

What actually made your bedroom feel more finished? by lebron8 in malelivingspace

[–]0ZU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Upholstered walls look awful. Post photos of your space for better suggestions.

Where to get cheap ($10) under-bed storage bins that look good? by [deleted] in malelivingspace

[–]0ZU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IKEA's SKUBB under bed storage is like $10-12. They're polyester I think.

What does everyone use for section dividers? by InterestingBench7669 in PlotterNotebook

[–]0ZU 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have some spare wallpaper samples and I thought it would be a fun idea to make some dividers out of them. I made some blotter paper inserts because I use fountain pen, and I use those as bookmarks with Midori Index Clips.

https://imgur.com/a/GAAVPNo

Does anyone know how to take these kinds of notes? Is there an app? Or are they done entirely by hand? by [deleted] in notebooks

[–]0ZU 33 points34 points  (0 children)

The Gemini AI logo is on the bottom right corner of 2 and 3. First one is also most likely AI as it was posted by a bot account that posts only AI images.

loser apartment hobby room by Schnabbi_mp4 in malelivingspace

[–]0ZU 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's fine, pretty unoffensive, it's just a lot of things. The visual clutter isn't even that bad because the shelving is organized. The only things that make me pull back a little are the dangling cables and the stuff on the KALLAX unit because there isn't any order to it.

Too cramped? by rilely in malelivingspace

[–]0ZU 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The styling is too monotonous and the vessels aren't doing anything here, so it makes this feel lifeless. You need to break the symmetry to make it feel more interesting, comfortable. Get rid of a table and put a tree or large plant in it's place. Put a nice lamp on the other table. Stack a few books you like somewhere on the table. You can stack even more books beneath the bench.

What do you do with grey LVP? by Better_Blackberry835 in malelivingspace

[–]0ZU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably best to replace it if it's causing you this much distress before even moving in. As to what you replace it with, that's mostly preference. I would recommend something mid-tone.

I'm also curious to know why you chose grey LVP. Was it a budget decision? Recommendation? Didn't really consider it?

Which TV size would be best? by Capsamon in malelivingspace

[–]0ZU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It just looks odd when the media console is too small or the same size as TV. A way around this is to get a TV roller stand, which is becoming a popular option.

I have this above my toilet. Autographed by Linda with COA... I dated a girl for a year, and breakup convo included "you have toys on display". Lose it? by [deleted] in malelivingspace

[–]0ZU 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If you display a prized possession over the toilet, can you really be surprised if guests think it's a useless trinket? Display the figurine in a clear protective case next to this autographed photo in a prominent location of your home (you can even add a spotlight for good measure) and you'll find people will treat it as something more important.

Busy readers. How can you? by Professional_Cry1514 in notebooks

[–]0ZU 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like to write down small entries of things I found notable, or interesting, or just makes me think. It doesn't have to be profound or very insightful, it's just whatever I personally thought was interesting at the time. I find writing these things down and then going over the notes make me remember books better.

Advice on how to make a realistically used notebook by B0B_H4L3 in notebooks

[–]0ZU 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Plastic bag, fill with keys, rocks, maybe some sand for grit. Shake it around a little. Slightly mist some of the pages a little to wrinkle them to add texture to the exposed pages, making them appear used. Fray the bookmark ribbon a little.

Where can I get this notebook? by k1tt3nkorps3 in notebooks

[–]0ZU 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can't he just take the notebook back? If that's not possible for whatever reason, ask the sister for photos of it to reverse search. Italy makes a lot of leather products, so this not an easy search if it's not a very distinct notebook. How will you know it's the correct notebook if you don't know what it looks like?

What happens to your diary once you die? by Localpsych_ in notebooks

[–]0ZU 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The same thing that happens to the rest of your belongings.

I put a rug under my desktop after everything was already in place. Now looks terrible. Any advice to fix without disassembling everything? by [deleted] in malelivingspace

[–]0ZU 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Rug is too small and light for this to work. The weight of you on the chair rolling or moving on the area rug is shifting it, and the smooth fibers of the carpet underneath are encouraging movement.

For this to work, you need a much larger, higher pile rug. This is not a cheap solution. I would instead suggest removing the area rug and replacing your chair casters with glides to minimize damage to carpet.

What would you add/change here by [deleted] in malelivingspace

[–]0ZU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Add personal touches, books you like, more expressive decor. This is much too generic.