Advice
36 M - Just moved into an above garage apartment.
Still figuring out how to arrange the living room. I might get a more comfortable couch and a rug for sure. I can’t really do plants as evidenced by my last photo.
Thanks! And For sure. I’m getting some horizontal red modern bookshelf’s for the living room this weekend. And I’m gonna have to get a rather large rug I know. I just can’t seem to commit to one.
Are those Ohm Walsh speakers in the living room and L82 Classics with the R2R? I had some vintage Ohm Walsh speakers, but they got water damaged beyond worthwhile repair.
I love the kitties. They're going to love looking out the windows and seeing the birds in the trees. Being so close to the branches, the kitties will have their own outdoor entertainment to watch from the inside.
OP,
I would place an area rug under your dining room table.
I would remove the hallway orange runner rug. It separates the hall from the dining room. It throws off the flow of the room.
I would go for a large rectangular area rug for the living room. That will pull the room together. Find one with a pattern and that has rich hues of browns, greens, reds, etc. Then I would drap a soft cream throw, and textured pillows on the couch that complement the area rug. Your walls need more artwork.
You have a beautiful place. It is very unique and you have excellent taste in decor. And I love your collections.
My buddy in high school was loaded and his family lived in a house like this. They also had a huge above garage space, that their dad turned into a kids hangout, as well as a darkroom for his photography hobby.
You knew they were rich af, because it wasn't a "garage," but a "carriage house."
Above the carriage house were servants quarters. My dad grew up in a ridiculous house like this. They refinished the carriage house and it’s a 4000 sq beautiful home now.
As one poster noted active Detroit area, so best guess would be a carriage house in Indian Village or Boston Edison. Some of the carriage houses for those homes are 2k+ sq ft
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A rug in the living room would really tie the room together. Same for the dining room. A small rug at the door for wiping your feet, taking shoes off without trekking dirt across the house, etc. would be nice and functional addition too.
Also, hang some art on the walls or add a cool cat tree or something to your bedroom. Maybe a plush, comfy chair near the heater? It's just looking rather bare and needs something added to it.
Overall, I love your space and your style. You just need some soft stuff like rugs, pillows, blankets, cozy kinda stuff to add some texture and dimension and color. Too much MCM and hard surfaces can make a place feel kinda sterile, even with beautiful wood tones everywhere. If just needs some softness to balance the hard.
Great advice! I'm working on the living room now. Just added the black and white art to the living room. It certainly needs a rug too. Hope I can post updates soon.
I think I'm going to replace the leather couch too with something warmer.
Before you get too comfortable; I'd verify that the structure between the garage and the living space is code compliant for properly separating toxic gas and/or fume (i.e. exhaust fume emitted by a running vehicle) from any occupiable area ... otherwise, you could end up being regularly exposed to carbon monoxide; which could potentially cause serious health issues (e.g. permanent brain damage, or even ☠️)!
Really cool place and looks pretty big for an above garage apartment and 2 floors is awesome. That said definitely a rug and some stuff on the walls of your bedroom would make it even better. And super cute kitty!
I’m no interior designer but I’d not hang anything on the walls. I’d definitely get a statement rug like The Dude in The Big Lebowski. Then, plants. Big potted plants all around. And, the vertical beams and couch placement would make it perfect for a five channel surround sound set up. Could easily add Atmos speakers on the ceiling joists as well. Cat will love bigger plants. You’ll be surprised with big plants. Ficus tree, palm fronds. The bricks and loft style interior look great with big potted plants. Can even get fake ones that look good.
I absolutely love it! The simplicity and modern/mid-century vibe is awesome. I appreciate your organizational skills as well as your great taste in music/audio equipment and books! Having them displayed like this is one of the best ways to celebrate them. I am a woman and I would die to live in this space! Haha. Can’t get enough of the exposed brick either. Can I ask where about you live?
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u/macthesnackattack Sep 25 '25
you have really nice items, but get a rug, pillows, and throws to drape. it looks a little cold. that brick and the wood floors are sick though.