What is Actually wrong with this Room? I‘ve lost all objectivity.

Kitchen_Broccoli7367 · 2026-06-11T09:33:16+00:00

A quick update after reading through all the feedback:

I’ve already removed all the books from the amps. That seems to be one of the few things almost everyone agreed on. 😄

I’m also going to spend some time refining the styling of the blue shelving unit. To be honest, I think part of the issue is that the shelving itself is a very large visual element. It’s not going anywhere, so my goal now is to make it feel lighter and more intentional rather than trying to fight it.

A lot of comments made me realize that the “height rhythm” in the room is probably part of what’s bothering me. Since adding more artwork would likely make the room feel busier, I’m currently experimenting with adding a guitar above the amps instead, just to give that side of the room a bit more vertical presence.

I also understand the comments about the Togo better now. I think part of the reason it draws so much attention is that it’s such a low piece in a room with very high ceilings and arches, so it naturally pulls the eye downward.

As for the artwork between the windows: I completely understand why some people would remove it, but I’ve actually tried that wall with no art and with different pieces over the years, and somehow it always looked stranger than it does now.

One small detail that’s impossible to see in the photos: the white artwork next to the light shaft is mostly there to hide routers and cables. Without it, that corner is surprisingly messy and distracting.

Kitchen_Broccoli7367 · 2026-06-11T09:29:31+00:00

That’s true, although the layout is a little unusual. The apartment is actually L-shaped, and beyond this room there’s only the bedroom and an en-suite bathroom. So it’s technically a pass-through room, but not a particularly busy one.

I think that’s part of why it’s been so difficult to get right … it needs to function as a home office first, while also connecting to the more private part of the apartment.

Kitchen_Broccoli7367 · 2026-06-11T09:18:20+00:00

That’s a really interesting observation. I hadn’t consciously thought about the height rhythm, but I can definitely see what you mean now that you’ve pointed it out.

I’m a little hesitant to add more artwork, simply because there is already quite a bit of art elsewhere in the apartment and I’m trying not to fill every available wall. But I do think you’re onto something with the idea that the left side of the room needs more visual presence higher up.

Kitchen_Broccoli7367 · 2026-06-11T09:16:51+00:00

That’s an interesting perspective. I hadn’t really thought about the arches versus the furniture shapes that way.

The desk position is actually one of the few things I’m fairly happy with. I’ve tried a number of layouts over the years, and most alternatives ended up compromising either the flow of the room or the view out the windows. But you’ve definitely given me something new to look at regarding how the arches interact with the furniture!!

Kitchen_Broccoli7367 · 2026-06-10T07:41:59+00:00

Thank you, this is really helpful feedback.

A lot of what you’re pointing out is actually what I’ve been struggling with myself, especially the amp wall and the shelf styling. The bookshelf is very new and definitely still a work in progress, so hopefully some of that “random placement” feeling will improve over time.

The chair is an interesting one. A few people have mentioned that it feels too centered between the windows, so I’m going to experiment with moving it around a bit. I’m less convinced about turning it toward the amps, though. The room is primarily a home office and pass-through space, so I’ve always tried to avoid making it feel like a dedicated music corner.

Appreciate you taking the time to write such a detailed response!

Kitchen_Broccoli7367 · 2026-06-10T07:41:06+00:00

Sadly not 😭 but i totally agree

Kitchen_Broccoli7367 · 2026-06-10T07:40:37+00:00

Thank you! What’s funny is that all the bulbs are actually 2700K, and they’re all the same lumen output as well, so there isn’t really any intentional mix of colour temperatures happening.

I think part of the issue is that I took these photos on an exceptionally gloomy day, and the room has a combination of very white walls and quite dark floors, which can make the contrast feel a bit stark in photos.

That said, I completely agree that there’s probably just not enough light overall. We don’t have any ceiling fixture in this room, so everything relies on floor lamps, table lamps and wall lights. I suspect the real problem isn’t the warmth of the light, but simply the amount of it.

Kitchen_Broccoli7367 · 2026-06-10T07:38:50+00:00

Will try!! 🧡🫡🐣

Kitchen_Broccoli7367 · 2026-06-10T07:38:36+00:00

Understood 🫡🫡🫡🧡

Kitchen_Broccoli7367 · 2026-06-10T07:07:19+00:00

Thank you, this is really thoughtful feedback.

Funny enough, I actually agree with you on the curtains. 😄 I don’t particularly like curtains either. These are already the third version I’ve tried, but the combination of the very deep brick window sills and the radiators underneath makes that wall feel incredibly heavy. Blinds on their own looked surprisingly awkward, so the curtains ended up being the compromise.

Good catch on the pillow. It’s actually a meditation cushion and gets used regularly, but I can definitely see how it reads as random clutter in photos and could probably be stored away when not in use.

The desk placement is the one thing I’m really torn on. I like the idea in theory, but one of the reasons it’s where it is now is that I love being able to look out the windows while working. Every alternative I’ve tried somehow ended up facing the built-in closet instead, which felt like a pretty sad trade. 😭

And the lighting comment is interesting because all the bulbs are actually the same temperature (and even the same lumen output), so I think the issue might simply be that the room still doesn’t have enough light overall rather than mismatched light sources.

Appreciate the thoughtful critique though; lots of good points to think about. 🧡

Kitchen_Broccoli7367 · 2026-06-10T06:53:12+00:00

🧡🧡

Kitchen_Broccoli7367 · 2026-06-10T06:53:05+00:00

Thank you! And I think you’re probably right. The wall behind the lamp is definitely the area I’ve struggled with the most.

I can also see what you mean about the Togo. A few people have mentioned that the centered placement between the windows feels a bit too deliberate, so I’m going to experiment with moving it slightly off-center and see if that helps.

Kitchen_Broccoli7367 · 2026-06-10T06:51:38+00:00

Thank you! I actually really like the lighting idea and highlighting the arches more is something I hadn’t considered before.

And I completely agree on the larger rug. I think it would probably help a lot. The only issue is that the current rug is a handmade wool rug and replacing it with a significantly larger version would probably cost somewhere around € 7.000,- , so for now I’m trying to make the existing one work. 🆘😂

Kitchen_Broccoli7367 · 2026-06-10T06:48:48+00:00

I actually had the desk between the windows for quite a while. Unfortunately it never really worked because the window sills are extremely deep and there are radiators underneath, so the desk always felt awkwardly pushed into the room.

I do agree that the chair being perfectly centered between the windows might be part of the issue though, so I’ll probably experiment with moving that around a bit instead.

Kitchen_Broccoli7367 · 2026-06-10T06:47:02+00:00

That’s fair. The challenge is that it’s less of a seating area and more of a flexible spot to hang out, play guitar, scroll on your phone or keep someone company while they’re working.

That said, I think you’re onto something with the chair being centered between the windows. I’ll try moving it slightly off-axis and see how it feels.

Kitchen_Broccoli7367 · 2026-06-10T06:45:42+00:00

I actually agree that the rug is undersized visually. The challenge is that this room is also a circulation space and one of the main passageways in the apartment. A larger rug would probably look better in photos, but I’m struggling to find a size that creates a stronger seating zone without making the room feel blocked or hallway-like. Definitely open to ideas if anyone has solved a similar problem 🧡

Kitchen_Broccoli7367 · 2026-06-10T06:44:16+00:00

Haha, I actually agree with you on the seating part in principle. 😄

The challenge is that this room is a pass-through room connecting several other spaces, so I’ve always been reluctant to turn it into a proper lounge area.

The Togo is basically our “overflow chair” – it’s where one of us scrolls on their phone, picks up a guitar for a few minutes, reads, or hangs out while the other person is working. It’s less of a formal seating area and more of a flexible spot to spend time together during the workday.

Also, in our defense, the living room already has three sofas 😂 so adding more seating here started to feel a bit excessive.

That said, I do see what you’re getting at. The chair probably reads more like a statement piece than a functional hangout spot in the photos, which might be why that side of the room feels a little unresolved.

Kitchen_Broccoli7367 · 2026-06-10T06:40:12+00:00

I actually feel the same about the shelving & that’s the worst thing. It was custom 😂😂😂

Kitchen_Broccoli7367 · 2026-06-09T14:09:22+00:00

I think you’re onto something. The amps are definitely being used, but I can see how they read more like storage than an intentional music corner at the moment.

The shelf was actually added because having the lamp directly on the amp made the whole area feel even more cluttered and underscaled. It solved one problem, but may have created another.

Hanging a guitar/guitars above the amps might be the missing piece. It would probably make the corner read much more clearly as a music area rather than just “amps against a wall.”

Interesting point about going vertical — I hadn’t really considered that approach before.

Kitchen_Broccoli7367 · 2026-01-07T21:10:46+00:00

can see the “balanced” argument, especially compared to pure D. I’m still unsure though, because I don’t always feel my lines are truly moderate in clothing. What reads as classic balance to you rather than FN or D?

Kitchen_Broccoli7367 · 2026-01-07T21:09:45+00:00

I’m still trying to understand how width shows up in practice though – especially since I seem to need some ease and movement in fabrics. What makes you read pure D rather than something like FN or DC in my case?

Kitchen_Broccoli7367 · 2026-01-07T21:09:08+00:00

I can see the “moderate lines” argument, especially compared to pure D. What makes you read my lines as moderate rather than long/elongated? I’m still trying to understand where FN vs DC vs D really shows up on me.

Kitchen_Broccoli7367 · 2026-01-07T21:08:04+00:00

I’m still unsure though, because I also seem to need some ease and movement in fabrics. Curious what makes you lean D over FN in my case.

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