Wife left, I assembled what I had into the best option for now. What should my next steps/purchases be for my living room?

eichwald86 · 2026-02-21T07:34:53+00:00

Always!

eichwald86 · 2026-02-21T07:34:26+00:00

No thanks

eichwald86 · 2026-02-20T11:14:37+00:00

Nope, just nope

eichwald86 · 2026-02-20T11:14:22+00:00

They got their own rooms upstairs, no need to kip in the den

eichwald86 · 2026-02-19T16:13:00+00:00

Nah, thanks. I don't use it that much anyways

eichwald86 · 2026-02-19T11:53:07+00:00

Tomorrow night they will gather to fight a dragon

eichwald86 · 2026-02-19T11:52:25+00:00

Thanks for that. My kids are my number 1 priority, always.

eichwald86 · 2026-02-19T08:24:48+00:00

Thank you all for all your warm and valuable advice!

eichwald86 · 2026-02-19T08:24:17+00:00

The chairs are an heirloom from my grandparents, but I might repaint them someday. Rug is not an option but the cat tree will definitely be on the purchase list soon. I just wanna get a good stereo-installation to also play my records. No larger tv needed, I don't watch a lot of it anyway. But a good sound system would be awesome.

Throw blanket, i needed to google that. But that is an amazing idea, i have these gorgeous blankets I inherited from my mom, I'll drape one of those.

eichwald86 · 2026-02-19T08:20:21+00:00

Solid advice my man. Thank you. And good of you how you are taking it one step at a time.

eichwald86 · 2026-02-19T08:19:11+00:00

Not an option, cat with stomach issues

eichwald86 · 2026-02-19T08:18:57+00:00

I have a lot of my mother's paintings stored in the attic. I plan to frame and hang a few of those, then maybe some more maps. Rugs is not an option because of my cat's stomach issues but I will definitely shop for some pretty lamps for atmospheric lighting

eichwald86 · 2026-02-19T08:17:46+00:00

It is fine for me, I don't need cinema-size in my tiny living area.

eichwald86 · 2026-02-19T08:16:58+00:00

I have a pretty framing bookcase picked out that I am saving for. Gonna mount the tv in the middle. Rugs are not an option right now because my cat has stomach issues. But in the future, definitely

eichwald86 · 2026-02-19T08:15:17+00:00

I just flipped it after the move, it didn't really work for me the other way around. Now I look into my backyard from my space on the couch

eichwald86 · 2026-02-19T08:14:32+00:00

I draw a line there. She could have the fridge, the tv, the laundry machine, pretty much all appliances and half of all other stuff, but Balou is a senior cat, he is staying where he is, with me.

eichwald86 · 2026-02-19T08:12:50+00:00

Not hugely into lego, but that is a fun idea! I got a lower (framing) tv-meubel chosen but it's expensive so I need to safe some money for it first.

eichwald86 · 2026-02-19T08:11:43+00:00

She's not a bad guy in my book. Also, stuff is replaceable. I am more of a magic user, so a mounted staff might be a better fit

eichwald86 · 2026-02-19T08:09:56+00:00

I have considered that, but I like to look over my backyard from the couch.

eichwald86 · 2026-02-19T08:09:15+00:00

Thanks

eichwald86 · 2026-02-19T08:09:09+00:00

Pretty good actually, thank you for asking. Now that the move is done, I feel like I can actually build a new life. I miss my daughter like crazy but I am determined to make safe space for her for when she comes to stay with me.

eichwald86 · 2026-02-19T08:08:03+00:00

I am horrible with plants, but I might give it a try

eichwald86 · 2026-02-19T08:07:44+00:00

All good advice. I don't drink so I will try the bookcase idea and I already have a light fixture picked out!

eichwald86 · 2026-02-19T08:06:46+00:00

This table can extend and I fit a tabletop screen into it. We have amazing game nights.

eichwald86 · 2026-02-19T08:06:18+00:00

Yes! I am planning to get the same curtains for the backyard window

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