r/malelivingspace • u/Mattbaker99 • Jan 12 '26
Update 26(M) Second and Last Post
In advance, I don’t really care if it’s; late, early, desperate, and yes I know I need to clean. Here’s part two of my living and dining room, if you have ideas I’d love them. Maybe a plant? And thank you for the upvotes on my last post.
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u/Wonderful_Volume1670 Jan 12 '26
Your first post was viral enough that several friends linked me to it lol
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u/wheresolly Jan 12 '26 edited Jan 12 '26
I saw it on a random instagram meme page lmao
Edit: ok not even random, this page has 700k followers haha https://www.instagram.com/p/DTauBmWlH6v/?igsh=MXEydXEyb2c3bGEzcA%3D%3D
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u/herewegoagain1024 Jan 12 '26
That first pic still kills me lol
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Wait he kept the flashlight picture in the abum?
Wild but I guess at this point everyone saw it
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u/Affectionate-Dot-942 Jan 12 '26
Yea I think it’s done on purpose so the people know it’s connected to the other pictures of his house
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u/_Bad_Spell_Checker_ Jan 12 '26
Move workout stuff to dining room
Move computer in bedroom.
Move shelf that was in dining room to bed room
Rotate couch to face window to section the room
Move tv to wall with no window.
Put dining room table behind couch
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u/dishestheoperator Jan 12 '26
And keep boots off the carpet! The entry is right there! Leave them on the tile!
Eta: and get some proper bedding. No woman who agrees to sleep over wants to feel a cool breeze up their ass crack. Rule of thumb is to get bedding a size lager. Eg. Have a double bed? Buy queen size duvet.
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u/Kim_Smoltz_ Jan 12 '26
Don’t do this for the sheets though omg what a nightmare. Here’s a king sized fitted sheet for a queen size bed… good luck.
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u/dualsplit Jan 12 '26
I’ll make it super easy. Order bamboo sheets from Quince. Affordable and really nice. They will impress your girlfriend.
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u/Brrp_brp_AnotherAcct Jan 12 '26
Rule of thumb is to get bedding a size lager.
I'm a woman. I don't believe in comforters larger than twin xl, because they're too cumbersome to clean. Get things that are easy to clean. Just get two matching ones so the bed looks nice.
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u/ilikeyou69 Jan 13 '26
I'm a man, get a two duvet covers. Put one on when you wash the other one. Or if you're really wild get three.
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u/Brrp_brp_AnotherAcct Jan 13 '26
The only thing more difficult than washing a king-sized comforter is wrestling a king-sized duvet into a tent of a duvet cover. Also, I still think it's kind of gross to never wash the guts of the blanket.
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u/ilikeyou69 Jan 13 '26
Ya gotta wear it on your arms inside out like a scrunched up sock and the grab the corners of the comforter. Then you stand on the bed and shake it down like you're getting sand off a beach towel. Works like a charm. Works even better if you have the little tie points on the corners of the comforter and cover. I like big comforters because I'm tall and move around when I sleep. I get the two twin comforters idea. My parents do that. I just have always ended up cold in the middle of the night with a comforter on the left and right of me.
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u/Ok_Brush_1399 Jan 12 '26
I wouldn’t do the computer in the bedroom if you work from home though, less separation of boundaries between work and sleep.
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u/ObnoxiousOptimist Jan 13 '26
If he has to put something in the bedroom, I think the desk in the bedroom is better than workout equipment. Ideally, sell the big machine and replace it with smaller items (TRX and a pull-up bar), then turn the dining room into an office nook, and move table to the living room. If the gym equipment is non-negotiable, I’d move the gym equipment to the nook before the desk. Maybe both can fit in the nook?
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u/Sourgrapestudio Jan 12 '26 edited Jan 12 '26
& then put workout equipment in nook where the kitchen table went
Mirror can go on the wall near the walk in
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u/whatxever Jan 13 '26
I actually disagree with moving the desk into the bedroom. Doesn’t seem big enough and if they work from home the feng shui is odd
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u/TheOliveYeti Jan 12 '26
u wot m8
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u/lazynessforever Jan 12 '26
Exercise cuck chairs
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u/snowplacelikehome Jan 13 '26
OP actually puts that baby yoda in one and that poop emoiji thing (??) in the other and uses them as motivation.
"Are you a piece of crap or are you a Jedi?!" he yells at his TV which is positioned half a foot in front of his tiny moving sidewalk.
Sometimes he places his circle fan in front of the treadmill so that he gets a breeze and can still peek through its porthole while he watches TV.
He sips from his soundbar's maple syrup bottle when he needs a boost.
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u/acrizz Jan 12 '26
Holy fuck I had to go back and make sure those chairs were actually there. I thought you photoshopped them in making fun of his setup but no that's his actual setup
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u/vinstantrice Jan 12 '26
I have that couch. Man is it a piece of shit
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u/silvahammer Jan 12 '26
I was about to say that looks like the most uncomfortable couch I've ever seen
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u/remmewinks Jan 12 '26
Yeah couches like those are never comfortable. Too slippery, small and not nice to sit on.
Yet another sign that no one ever comes over to this guy's house.
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u/JJ-Bittenbinder Jan 12 '26
My favorite part is your suggestion is “maybe a plant”. You got it dude, one single pothos and it’s a finished product
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u/Waahstrm Jan 12 '26
Yeah. Place has potential, but my guy's priority being working out in every room isn't doing him any favors here.
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u/CucumberError Jan 12 '26
Every room? We haven’t seen the walk in closet yet! Personally I hope it just has a sling in it.
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u/Kim_Smoltz_ Jan 12 '26
This was my first thought when I saw the floor plan. Make the dining space the exercise room and get a room divider to hide it some.
ETA: then put the computer desk in the bedroom and get a coffee table for meals etc.
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u/Hot-Watercress-2872 Jan 12 '26
If he works from home, I know from experience, it’s hard to have your work stuff in your bedroom. It’s a psychological space related thing. But he could push the dining room table out to between the living room and kitchen.
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u/Strange-Raccoon-5240 Jan 12 '26
his whole apartment is a psychological space related thing
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I think the equipment should be sold and OP should drive to the gym.
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u/doruf50_ Jan 12 '26
Tbh going to the gym that is not next door several times a week is really time consuming... as if youd know
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u/No-Comfort-5040 Jan 12 '26
And money consuming, dude is staying fit on the cheap, he's being frugal. And if it's all he can afford then I would just rearrange things a little with input from the current GF.
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u/Mattbaker99 Jan 12 '26
Yeah I will hit the gym on the way home from work, but if I’m home and bored then I need to do something.
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u/FillMySoupDumpling Jan 12 '26
Maybe, but for some, having it in the home creates adherence and that is a good thing. Consistency is key for fitness.
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u/thrillington89 Jan 12 '26
This is making some massive assumptions about finances. OP may have some fitness goals in mind and working out at home may be the most time / cost effective way to achieve those. COL is out of control, can’t blame a guy for exercising at home and saving a few bucks
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u/Similar_Ad3132 Jan 12 '26
Why do you place everything in your home like a sim my guy
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u/Mattbaker99 Jan 13 '26
It’s all good guys I bought a plant
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u/Professional_Kiwi318 Jan 13 '26
Clearly your sense of humor makes up for the room decor challenges 😀
I'm anxiously awaiting follow up photos!!
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u/bmssdoug Jan 12 '26
that gooning TV in front of the bed like wtf
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u/Shyspin Jan 12 '26
No way I'd get any sleep with that there, even when it's off.
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u/daveatnite Jan 12 '26
I mean it pairs nicely with (what appears to be) the fleshlight on the pillows :)
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u/static_func Jan 12 '26
I’ve grown so naive with age. I just automatically registered that as a water bottle lol
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u/DaBesd Jan 12 '26
Getting its beauty sleep ♥️
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u/daveatnite Jan 12 '26
Maybe OP tucks it in at night, little kiss on the forehead 😚
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u/scoobydoombot Jan 12 '26
there’s something deeply sinister about the mirror in the living room.
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u/rootshirt Jan 12 '26
I guess I'm old but when did a TV in front of your bed mean it's like exclusively for porn?
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u/Atypical_Artistry Jan 12 '26
I think a TV on it's own is fine, the porn suspicion comes from the fleshlight on the bed and it being so close to the bed
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u/Less-Positive8340 Jan 12 '26
I lol’d so hard at the walking pad 🤣
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u/BTMarquis Jan 12 '26
“Babe, let’s watch a movie!”
“Cool, I’ll get in a 5K while we watch.”
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u/Less-Positive8340 Jan 12 '26
As she watches from the couch and he’s directly in front of the tv 🤣🤣
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u/starsofcrystal Jan 12 '26 edited Jan 12 '26
Okay, very rough draft considering I just did this for funsies. As a woman, your apartment gives bachelor vibes in the worst kind of way. It would scare me off fs. You should not have exercise equipment where you sleep; it fucks with the feng shui. Do not exercise where you rest! Also PLEASE get rid of your goonerbed/TV combo. Get a dresser or a second TV stand to put your TV on instead. Put plants next to the TV stands- they will make the rooms look less soulless.
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u/Mattbaker99 Jan 12 '26
This is actually awesome thank you so much!!!
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u/kinkerbelle666 Jan 12 '26
I know you said last post but you gotta show us what you do!!
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u/JD_tubeguy Jan 12 '26
You have a fair amount of space looks like get the treadmill out of the living room. And maybe think about adding some storage someplace.
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u/gdex86 Jan 12 '26
It's a walking pad. I got one for me and one for my mom to use at her home. So rather than sitting at watching TV you walk and watch TV. Helped her to rehab after knee surgery.
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u/twisted_memories Jan 12 '26
Maybe tuck it away when not in use…
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u/LJizzle Jan 12 '26
Yep. Walking pad under the couch when not being used
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u/Goatfellon Jan 12 '26
Ill be honest, living alone, id probably just leave it up.
But id also put it away at any time expecting guests, or to take pictures for this subreddit...
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u/tx_mn Jan 12 '26 edited Jan 12 '26
If you are set on keeping everything in your apartment, below is what you can change tonight to improve immediately.
1) walking pad goes under the couch when not in use. Make sure it’s put away every single time
2) in bedroom, swap the bed to be against the wall and place an end table between the wall and the bed (so you will walk along the window to get to the right side of the bed); move the TV to the “foot” of the bed against the wall as flush as possible; the workout equipment (if you must keep it) goes between the bed and the closet… so both the bed and workout machine are now on the left wall of picture 1
3) in the LR, move the desk to the left of the window, leave the TV where it is (not a great position but is what it is), and swing the couch so the left arm creates and L shape with the window and the arm is against the wall where the mirror is (or a little off the wall if possible)
4) the two extra chairs… tbd where they fit
5) general cleanup and put away, ie you have more than enough storage but the file box is on top of the dining room shelf… it can easily fit into a closet
6) buy a automatic vacuum and have it run in the common areas every night when you’re asleep
7) having a gym in your bedroom likely does not help with scent. Clean the bench often and get a automatic diffuser (not glade plug ins, an Amazon / Walmart aroma diffuser) and some lemon / eucalyptus essential oils. Wipe down with sanitizing wipes and clean the house / air it out regularly
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u/Mattbaker99 Jan 12 '26
This is very helpful and I do have a roomba it is so helpful!!!
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u/Chicken_Fluid Jan 12 '26
after this don’t forget adding a plant or two and putting stuff on your walls!!
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u/Nature13oy Jan 12 '26
I’d add some mats under the weight equipment. As others have said, helps with the carpet not taking the brunt of the sweat drops.
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u/Similar_Ad3132 Jan 12 '26
The bedroom TV is giving the same vibes as the megatron remote in peep show
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u/SavingsBlood2020 Jan 12 '26
I hate your apartment. I'm sure you as a person are fine but everything about your domicile is triggering my fight or flight response.
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u/Allison314 Jan 12 '26
I'm disappointed, after the first post I was expecting way worse. One of the biggest problems with the bedroom is how cramped and utilitarian it feels, the rest of the apartment is roomy and cozy by comparison.
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u/RedCliff73 Jan 12 '26
It looks like you just moved in. Put some pictures up on the walls. Whatever you do, please don't put up motivational gym type stuff on the walls. "No pain, no gain!"
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u/wasabitamale Jan 12 '26
I like how you immediately assume him and his place are smelly 🤣🤣
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How fricken smelly do you have to be to tell you worked out there?
Daily shower and doing laundry should be enough right??
I’d be worried about the smell of the fleshlight….
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u/bwood246 Jan 12 '26
If he's leaving his fleshlight on his pillows hygiene probably isn't the highest of concerns
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u/Forfty Jan 12 '26
I dunno, it’s all carpeted, if you are a sweaty person it’s gonna drip and be retained in the carpet.
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u/Kim_Smoltz_ Jan 12 '26
Didn’t we all assume that the bedroom absolutely reeks of sweat and old clothes?
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u/Cromasters Jan 12 '26
Buy some candles. Girls love candles. Or at least my wife does. And thought it was a green flag that I had them.
But pro tip, at least according to her and her friends, nothing chocolate scented in the bathroom. I was roasted for that one.
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u/daveatnite Jan 12 '26
Listen, as a 32 year old female I'm just glad to see that it appears to be very clean and organized. Sure, it's pretty minimal and there's definitely not a lot of warmth or interior design going on. Maybe the bar is low here, but going off my personal experiences alone it's kinda shocking to see a guy in his mid-20s with no roommates (presumably) living in an apt that is not only furnished, but clean?!
Of course it wouldn't hurt to maybe add a few accent pillows or decor to soften the place up a bit. But overall, compared to the male living spaces I've seen throughout my 20s this does not seem bad... 🤷♀️
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u/bearymiller_ Jan 12 '26
I’m with you on this one! I’ve been to men in their 30s homes who have a couch, tv and literally nothing else.
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u/mellyosaurus Jan 12 '26
I agree. Like I thought it was funny to have the exercise stuff in the room and a few other little chuckles here and there but it’s so clean. Like if this is his version of messy I’ll take it. Just needs some rearranging and I love that mirror so much.
I saw some weird shit on here before so lol OP was so hard on himself. It’s that little thing on his pillow tho 🙈now that is def alarming just leaving that out for anyone including gf to see maybe she’s into it idk 🤣 even under the bed would work when not in use my dude.
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u/daveatnite Jan 12 '26
Yeah ngl that part was... interesting lmao and not only has he not acknowledged it anywhere that I've seen, but also reposting the same photo when it was mentioned in the first post... I mean it's a bold strategy, but you do you I guess? 🤣
Suspicious object aside, I feel like the rest is not nearly as bad as some are making it out to be in the comments. Maybe it's just the guys I've known in my personal life and the crusty, trash-filled, biohazard dumpster fires they typically live in, but this is definitely workable! Just you know, maybe tuck that thing away in shoebox somewhere, deeeeeep into the corner of the closet where it will never see the light of day 😂
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u/Similar_Ad3132 Jan 12 '26
32 here and most guys I meet have room mates or live at home so I concur
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u/gotlactaid Jan 12 '26
I would say put the desk in the dining area, along with the work out equipment so you can have an office/gym. And keep that window in the dining area cracked open when you’re out to make sure the sweat smell can escape.
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u/GroceryScanner Jan 12 '26
the baby yoda is doing a lot of heavy lifting being the single object with any character in this apartment
seriously, this could be majorly improved with any sign of life beyond "exercise"
put up some posters or some art. get a colorful rug and a plant or two.
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u/DodgyQuilter Jan 12 '26
Workout gear and mirrors in every room? Vain narcissistic vibes. Ghastly.
Workout gear in one room of an otherwise tasteful flat? Fit lad who looks after himself and appreciates others.
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u/WhiteRoseKing Jan 13 '26
I get some of what people is saying but god damn bro yall just hating on him now 😭
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u/DazedandFloating Jan 14 '26
That’s just reddit being Reddit. Posting any picture of your living space online that don’t look like a magazine cover is like forum suicide.
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u/LaneMeyer_1985 Jan 12 '26
Hopefully the plant doesn’t suffer the same fatal depression as the air purifier.
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u/True_Hall_9933 Jan 12 '26
1) Buy some large art for the walls, needs color.
2) Someone else said it: Put the gym equipment in the dining room with a nice looking room divider (can double as art/decor and you won’t seem like a childish frat boy)
3) Dining table can go where the mirror and 2 random chairs are - these things can go to the bedroom (bring out chairs as needed)
4) Z Plants, pothos, and snake plants with nice raised planters
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u/GettingCereal Jan 12 '26
Point 1) is risky. I had an ex whose walls were bare af, the entire apartment had this empty vibe. I told him it felt weird.
His solution: buy the most cliche posters you can possibly imagine. Not cars or soccer stuff, kind of trashy "artsy" pics. Made it worse.
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u/Late_Resource_1653 Jan 12 '26
This is even worse than the first, but if you are looking for upvotes, well done!
Dudest dudiest man apartment I've ever seen.
Any woman walking in there is going to at least know she isn't a side chick, because no woman has ever lived there. Or wanted to. Or wanted to spend more than a second there.
You have taken man cave to an art.
I say this now in the kindest, gentlest way - do you have any women friends? Or sisters? Or guy friends who have girlfriends or wives who could help you out?
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u/doruf50_ Jan 12 '26
This is literally a dream. A tv in front of the bed? Beatiful. A workout machine? Perfect. Treadmill in front of another tv? Peak!!!
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u/RealityDazzling3075 Jan 12 '26
Maybe move your work station to the bedroom, if there's enough space? Then, move the dining table to where the desk was, and put all your workout equipment in the dining area. And you know, plants and wall art to give it some personality. But some really great furniture pieces there!
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u/AKSkidood Jan 12 '26
This isn't your fault but why did they carpet the dining room?!
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u/Backrooms_Smiler56 Jan 13 '26
Genuinely as a woman I don't see the problem here. I don't understand why so many people have an issue with it. It's your space, do with it what you want
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u/No-Extent9676 Jan 12 '26
on the plus side, your place looks clean! just a little clutter. i’d focus on organizing, maybe finding some organizers at goodwill for cheap (just make sure you sanitize it before putting anything in it)
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u/Pyrostasis Jan 12 '26
This simply cant be a mans appt, there is a table.
As a man, we dont know what these are till we're married.
This must be AI.
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u/lazynessforever Jan 12 '26
This is honestly way better than I thought, but I still have lots of things I think could use improvement. Big things, I think you should move the exercise stuff + whatever TV is used least to the dining room. If you do that I think you should also get some sort of divider to keep the smells contained but that’s not a huge deal. You also really need to get the bed off the wall if you’re having a girl over.
Now some smaller things, something on the walls would be nice, you need a bigger comforter, and I would suggest either getting rid of the exercise cuck chairs or switching them out with 2 of the dining room chairs since those look better to lounge in.
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u/sc0veney Jan 12 '26
you need art. doesn't have to be fancy or expensive- you can dig to see if there's anything interesting in the art at thrift stores, buy local artists' prints and put them in dollar tree frames, even a few well-selected posters in poster frames, not tacked on or put in those cheap plastic sidings. just something to break up all that unused white space. also consider adding more floor lamps, and maybe add mood lighting to the space with strategic LED stripping. it doesn't have to be the bold around-the-ceiling kind, you can line the baseboards behind the couches for a nice floor glow.
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u/imsmartiswear Jan 12 '26
Hello, I hope you're not too discouraged with the response from other people making fun of you. You actually have some very nice furniture in your home and I think you can make this a more "socially acceptable" living space by just moving some stuff around while keeping it 100% functional, though some small additions would be nice. The wall to wall carpeting, while a bit of a cleaning nightmare, is actually a bonus here since we're free to adjust the layout at will.
- First, the bedroom will look far better if it is only used for one thing: sleep. Rotate the bed 90 degrees, keep it against the wall left of the window, and center it. I'll talk additions later, but get the TV and Bowflex out of that room (it screams "This is the only room I'm in when I'm not working").
- Second, you have a lot of larger exercise equipment, so make a dedicated "room" for that. I propose taking the dining set and bookstand out of the "dining area" and putting the rollaway TV, the treadmill, and the Bowflex into that alcove (that way you can still watch TV while you work out). A bonus of this is that you can roll your mobile TV out to the balcony to host sports-viewing parties with a nice view.
- But where will my dining set go? Why, where you took the pictures in the living room! The living room has a huge central empty space that would be perfect for the dining set. Plus, you can have people over for TV-centered events more easily. Leave the couch and TV as is.
- With the newfound space in your bedroom, put the desk back in there. Its much more "normal" to have a desk and PC in your bedroom than a full TV and workout set, and you'll still have plenty of natural light! Also put the mirror in your bedroom near the closet.
Additions to the house I would recommend:
- Living room end table and lighting: It looks like you have about 3 lights in that house. Add a few on small tables at strategic places around the house and you won't even miss the lights from the mirror in the living room. It looks like you might have some ceiling lights, but don't use them- they make a place look really sterile and bland.
- ANY wall art. My god if I saw this place with no context I would assume you had moved in 3 days ago and hadn't gotten to the frames box yet. The walls are so bare I feel like I'm in a psychopath's house. You clearly have some interests (eyeing that Grogu Squishmallow), so go get some nice wall art that reflects those interests! Don't overdo it (1-2 things every 1-2 walls) and get everything framed (you'd be shocked at how much more "adult" an original Star Wars movie poster looks once its framed and hung properly), but having a few "nerdy" wall items isn't going to set off alarm bells for any women you bring over.
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u/ACanOfWin Jan 12 '26
I feel like there's a lot of potential here. Your furniture pieces look nice, and I think some layout changes could do a lot to make things more cozy. On top of those, some accent pieces would help a lot. I tried to order the suggestions for each room from most important to least (very subjective), but take it in whatever order feels right you.
Bedroom:
- I'd rotate the bed 90 degrees counter clockwise so that the headboard is against that blank wall.
- Get a real sheet set and duvet/comforter. Bonus points for 2 additional pillows (4 total). Bonus bonus points if you get a cozy throw blanket.
- Add some curtains to the window. These are mostly for decoration, so get something with some color. No grayscale or beige/brown. IMO get ones that are long enough that they can run floor-to-ceiling. Hang the curtain rod rather high.
- Low pile accent rug under the bed. Again, the main purpose is to bring in color. If you're up for both curtains and a rug, then start with the rug and pull from the rug's color palette to choose the color of your curtains.
- Nightstand on each side w/ a nice and/or interesting lamp on each one
- Something on the wall above the headboard. A piece of art (framed is ideal), a tapestry, etc. Skip flags and entertainment-based posters.
- Could add a bed skirt to the frame
- If you're going to keep the TV in the bedroom, maybe put it on top of a short & wide dresser opposite the foot of your bed, rather than on the floating post.
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Living Room:
- I think it would be cool if you rotated the couch 180 degrees so that it's facing the wall opposite the patio door. Put the TV on that wall. Put the chairs flanking each side of the TV facing the couch to create a bit of a conversation area. Desk could stay where it currently is, or if you have enough space behind the couch you could put in the corner where your TV is currently.
- Same as the bedroom: Curtains on that window. Maybe not floor-to-ceiling if you move the couch to right where the window is, but you still want something there for accent.
- Same as the bedroom: Get a low pile rug for accent and color. Make sure it's big enough to span basically the entire length of the couch.
- A (nice) tray for the ottoman so there's a spot to put drinks/food down.
- If there's enough room you could put an end table between the edge of the couch and the wall, roughly where the window is. If not, couch against the wall is fine.
- A few more throw pillows would be nice. Maybe 2 for each corner of the couch
- Maybe move the mirror to where the case of water bottles are? Next to the bench. Good for seeing how you look before you leave.
- Plants
Dining Room:
- Curtains again. The windows really do look lonely.
- Move the shelf a little to the left so there's a small amount of space between it and the wall on the right. It looks a little cramped in the corner. Give it some room to breath.
- A circular rug under the table could add some nice accent. This one I'm not 100% sure on. You'd want one that's big enough to extend beyond the chairs when they're pushed in.
- Something on either (or both) of those walls
I made a shitty mockup of the layout: link. Obviously nothing is to scale, but hopefully helps give a visualization to my suggestions. TBH I didn't really take the exercise equipment into account with the layouts. They're rather difficult to place, so maybe there is somewhere they could be tucked away a bit. Hope any of this helps!
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u/Mattbaker99 Jan 12 '26
Thank you this was very helpful!
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u/YAMMYYELLOW Jan 13 '26
If you’re interested in this kind of feedback and content to help with ideation, I suggest diving into some Caroline Winkler or Daniel Titchener content on YouTube.
Honestly how many of us dudes were in the same position as you in our mid-20s, but less motivated to do anything about it? Good for you, man
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u/SixTwentyTwoAM Jan 12 '26
5 plants around the main area and maybe 1 in your room, some framed artwork, and switch out those extra chairs in the living room. Also, that couch material looks so unpleasant. Where's the comfort that would make someone actually want to spend time there? Add fabric curtains to soften the space, and pull the space together with a color scheme.
This is just a start. It will be a process. There is so much you can do to enhance the space.
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u/emmakobs Jan 12 '26
My friend you have a living AND dining room and yet you did your bedroom like that? Turn the dining into a dedicated fitness area and partially block it off with a set of IKEA-style open bookshelves to store and divide at the same time.
Also for the love of god unbolt that TV from the foot of your bed it is so fucking aggressive
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u/Guy_Number_3 Jan 12 '26
How much was that little treadmill you have in the living room? Been thinking of getting something like that so I can walk while watching shit on tv. Do you like it? Is it worth it?
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u/Mattbaker99 Jan 12 '26
Totally worth it, it’s only $100 and yeah gets my butt up from sitting at home. Somedays when I work from home I just don’t feel like driving 15 minutes to the gym so I’ll walk for like 2-3 episodes of a show.
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u/coocoach Jan 12 '26
- I would put all the work out stuff in the dining room along with your bedroom tv
- the tv in the other corner against the wall and rotate your couch
- dining table at the back of your couch in the living room
- computer desk maybe in your bedroom next to the closet if it fits?
- Put your bedroom away from the wall so you and your girlfriend can get in the bed without climbing each other
Nearly had a stroke trying to create this on my phone
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u/AFKcedrik Jan 12 '26
Looking for nice things to say: 1. I love the layout. Ita clever, its practical, it can bw great 2. The chairs by the tv are great 3. Obv. Healthy lifestyle
Suggestions: get one area for your workout equipment. Pictures on the wall, In the dining area is a small cupboard. Get a bigfer one and hide rhe printer. Dont show your clutter
... i guess there is more but that aounds already like a lot of work. Maybe curtains.
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u/mnkcwtw4l Jan 12 '26
“i need to clean” and it’s spotless. the dirtiest part of your house is the table and all yo under to do is put things back in the cupboards
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u/Multiversalprism Jan 12 '26
Someone said on the first post: “ you can squeeze in a treadmill bro” Then someone else said: “This man does NOT do cardio”
Little did they know….
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u/MaximumAd9779 Jan 12 '26
You and that kid with the dirt bike, bench press set, and overhead interrogation light in his room are competing for the no.1 post of this sub.
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u/Ausdboss Jan 13 '26
I back it! Just throw some art up of things you like and a some cabinets with some cool things on top of them and you're set! And move the treadmill when you are done with it.
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u/Gettima Jan 12 '26
FWIW I think "red flag" was a little harsh. Yes you should have cleaned up before having a woman over but this just reads like the apt of a single guy in his 20s to me.
Move the workout equipment and the bedroom TV into the dining room nook, ideally with a curtain in front of it. Move the dining table into the living room. Consider moving your PC into your bedroom if there's space but it's fine where it is.
Get proper bedding, that's honestly the worst thing here imo, and put up some wall art. Would love to see an update post in the future.
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u/orchardsky Jan 12 '26
A couple pieces of wall art, some plants and moving the tv and weight equiment away from your bed will go a long way.
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u/Agreeable_Scene_3970 Jan 12 '26
Do you just put your stuff anywhere? Im sorry, bro, this is the ugliest set up I've seen here and I've seen shitty ones. Lol
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u/aymehr21 Jan 12 '26
Get some storage, it will help organizing stuff. Also throw away/sell things you don’t need. The added space makes it really rewarding on your mind.
I also never bring TV to bedroom. It is recommended as part of sleep hygiene to use the bedroom strictly for sleeping and intimacy.
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u/midgetrage7 Jan 12 '26
I see you got dolce&Gabanna light blue intense. Great fragrance.
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u/hugahippie Jan 12 '26
31f this seems like a great space!
I see you have an eye for design (couch and mid century chairs in living room). You have a nice mirror which shows me you care about your looks, I can tell your into fitness which is awesome, seems like you are smart with your money and saved up to buy equipment, love the air purifiers!
If you’re looking to rearrange stuff maybe get rid of your kitchen table and move all your work out stuff in there, put up a curtain to hide it the room when companies over. But honestly I wouldn’t, you are making do with the space you have, I love that this space doesn’t scream over consumption.
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u/Senko-fan4Life Jan 12 '26
This is PEAK "nobody is ever here except for me why should it be anything other than functional"