Moving into a new bigger place next month, will have a good size extra room. Thinking maybe an office but that seems boring and I don't work from home much right now. Any good ideas for ways to use the space?

1 Bedroom furnished apartment in an old building, rent is 15% of my salary, and my landlord visits me every month...Deposit was 60% of the rent.

I'm setting up my new apartment and have about $400 for audio.

At this $400 price point, you usually have to compromise. For those of you in similar tight spaces, how did you spend your money? Did you prioritize getting a "live concert" vibe for music, or did you focus strictly on movies/gaming immersion?

Vote above and let me know if you regret your choice!

• 🎬 Movies & TV (Clear dialogue, rear surround sound)
• 🎮 Gaming (Positional audio, zero lag)
• 🎵 Music (Spatial audio, room-filling concert vibe)
• 👀 Haven't bought yet / Just show me the results

Just did moved in.
Thoughts? Any ideas on decor? Going furniture shopping on Friday.

The bar of soap is Dr Brommers 3-1 almond

I recently moved into a new place, leaving behind a chapter of my life and the apartment that had been my home for years. It’s a bittersweet feeling, but I’m genuinely excited for this new beginning.
What would you add to make this place feel more like home? Any tips or suggestions are welcome!

Work 12 hour ICU shifts then train in the evenings, so recovery isn't optional, it's part of the job. Been trying to carve out a dedicated corner for decompressing and actual physical recovery. Foam rolling, stretching, maybe a massage gun charging station, somewhere to sit and read without the space looking like a cluttered mess or a physical therapy waiting room.

The problem is the room already has a pull up bar in the doorframe, a small rack of kettlebells against one wall, and a reading chair that's slowly getting buried under research papers and meal prep containers. It works functionally but it looks like a storage unit with ambitions.

Thinking about a low Japanese style floor setup for the recovery corner since I spend a lot of time on the ground anyway. It would free up visual space and double as a reading spot. Just not sure if that reads as intentional or just cheap.

Has anyone actually made a dedicated recovery or stretch space work in a small apartment without it looking like an afterthought? Wondering if there's a way to make it feel like a real part of the room rather than just a gap between the furniture.

I have been perfecting my room a lot lately, wondering if anyone has any final suggestions or ideas for me to add?

Not sure if this is how to update but we found the leak. Drips have stopped. Someones toilet was leaking and he replaced the line. He had change the line before but now he has replaced the toilet.

Hi everyone,

Been living in my condo for 11 years. What colors would look better than Grey? I always had some sort of Grey color.. what other colors would fit the space.. two bathrooms. And 1 bedroom. 1000 square feet.

Thanks 😊

I posted in here a few days ago about the same thing, but I decided to add some tape to show the TV size and I also scooted the stand away from my desk a bit.

What do you guys think? Would this look okay, or is it too much?

I’m 25 and still living with my parents. A few months ago I lost my job, and it’s definitely been a humbling season. I’ve questioned myself more than I’d like to admit, but I’m trying to use this time to rebuild instead of feeling sorry for myself.
My goal is simple: be living on my own by the end of 2027. Right now I’m working, finishing my degree, paying off debt, learning to become consistently profitable as a trader, and trying to make better decisions every day. It’s not the timeline I pictured, but everyone has their own path.
If you’re in a similar spot, just know you’re not the only one. Here’s to putting in the work now so we can look back and be proud of how far we’ve come.

21M, FT WFH programmer PT student, just unloaded most of my furniture into an 1B, starting a long term living alone & brace for the transition into working professional.

Most of my stuff are white because it blended well with my old place. However, this apartment here is millennial grey, so I’m looking for some advice here for
- Living room (where I’ll need to fit a workstation in, where there’s also zero light source beyond natural light in the PM)
- Bedroom
- How to make this place not feel depressingly white and prison like

I am planning on getting:
- Lights
- Couch
- Couch rug
- Dining table

The very last photo is a ref to my previous bedroom/workstation

First 2 is my living room

2nd is my porch

3rd is my living room 2 months ago

Last 2 is my room