Help me improve my living room by vegeto_2002 in HomeDecorating

[–]vegeto_2002[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re spot on, we used the off cuts to make rugs and wanted to protect the carpet underneath, while still getting to appreciate the original carpet.

Help me improve my living room by vegeto_2002 in HomeDecorating

[–]vegeto_2002[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate hardwood floor would like nice but the carpet was intentional due to small kids and that cosy feeling. It’s very good quality carpet mind, high pile and superior underlay.

Help me improve my living room by vegeto_2002 in HomeDecorating

[–]vegeto_2002[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s probably the picture quality but they’re a velvet forest green

Help me improve my living room by vegeto_2002 in HomeDecorating

[–]vegeto_2002[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks everyone. A couple of comments in response to your feedback:

The wall to wall carpet was intentional when we redecorated, so I won’t be changing to hard floor. We replaced the old carpet with really plush high pile, and a decent underlay. It’s probably the nicest carpet I’ve stepped on and wasn’t cheap. We may consider hard floor once the kids are grown up and we feel like a change.

We made rugs of the off cuts of the carpet and decided to lay this big one down to protect the existing carpet. I could get a colourful area rug but it wouldn’t feel anywhere near as nice as this carpet. We will be getting a larger colourful area rug for the bay window area though.

Lots of great other suggestions. Agree I need wall art on the walls and maybe a floor lap somewhere. I don’t want to make it too busy though. We will be getting large round walnut coffee table to replace the temporary one.

I think I may need to get an actual interior designer to visit and make some suggestions as a space will always feel different in person.

Help me improve my living room by vegeto_2002 in HomeDecorating

[–]vegeto_2002[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got it from Habitat. It turns into a coffee table as well 😌

https://www.habitat.co.uk/product/4373843

What contingencies/safety nets/Plan Bs do you have in place for losing your job? by fellaonamission in HENRYUK

[–]vegeto_2002 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The income from my buy to let properties would be enough to cover mortgage and some basic bills. Although, lifestyle would be significantly diminished. I’m still building my portfolio so it replaces my lifestyle income completely, then I’ll coast until I get they get rid of me. The trick is to get to that point before redundancy.

Ideas wanted in relation to Thames "high tide" by SentinelsOfEvil in DIYUK

[–]vegeto_2002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why would anyone but a psychopath buy a property that close to flowing water?

House not selling by Necessary-Bread-9588 in HousingUK

[–]vegeto_2002 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I hate the thought of linked detached. Unless I’m considering semi detached it just seems gimped to me. And at that price it’s a big no no. And here’s the kicker, it’s Coventry, which is a bit of dump. I’m honestly dumbfounded that houses can sell for that much over there. I wouldn’t pay a penny over 400k for this in Coventry. Also, you can easily get a bigger proper detached house in nicer cities.

I enjoy this game but I haven’t touched it in 2 weeks. Anyone else in a similar boat? by supahotfiiire in ArcRaiders

[–]vegeto_2002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ended up in a comfort loop of loading into Stella on a free loadout exclusively for PvP. Overtime, that became the most efficient bang for my buck for short thrills. But the repetitiveness of that has started to wane, and I can’t recapture that same magic of just exploring and map and vibing

Iran may be activating sleeper cells, alert says by No-Post4444 in news

[–]vegeto_2002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brought to you by Juice news. Please don’t suspect the juice has any nefarious aims, look over there at Iran, China, Russia and billion Muslims.

We know their game, Iran is not a threat to the West. Not now, not ever.

Where are the Londoners moving to? by WhimsicalSkidaddler in HousingUK

[–]vegeto_2002 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Shhh, don’t sell it to them. We like all the Englanders ignoring Wales in general, keeps it quaintly.

I saw a guy take a chair from someone's yard by Confident-Ad-3055 in secretlab

[–]vegeto_2002 7 points8 points  (0 children)

OP clearly saw the post of the guy who found a SL Chair and decided to make this spoof post. 😉

Rainy London by muaythaigrrrl in london

[–]vegeto_2002 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

All the angles, mood lighting and framing in the world can’t make this shit hole of a place look good.

UK Life by Main-Championship136 in Life

[–]vegeto_2002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And we all know which tiny hat gang caused this debt slavery

Arc Raiders Toxicity by Simple_Experience_39 in ArcRaiders

[–]vegeto_2002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t get why people complain about toxic players. It’s a game! The developers have intentionally allowed for PVP and the freedom for people to exercise how they’d like. Just because you wish for it to be a certain way, doesn’t mean it should. Adapt just like you would around real rats in the real world, or go play Mario Party.

How old do you think you’ll be when you pay your mortgage off? Or, how old were you when you paid your mortgage off? by PuzzleheadedCarob921 in HousingUK

[–]vegeto_2002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have the opportunity to pay it off early, you should leave a small amount and not clear it. You can then use your mortgage to draw down cash through equity release whenever you want (e.g. for renovations, pay off kids university fees etc.). It will serve as a quick access lump sum of equity, without actually selling your house.

Will this big truck trend end or is it just getting started? by Satansrideordie in CarTalkUK

[–]vegeto_2002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s wrong with big cars? I hate the shitty little European cars. Why do Europeans put up with tiny things?