r/malelivingspace • u/MaxCSquared • 22h ago
First time living solo! 25M
The place isn’t huge, but it has sufficient storage and I’m in a lovely neighborhood! The only things I have to do are mount the TV, hang some more artwork, and maybe get a cushion for the window nook. Any other suggestions?
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u/EitherPlant8138 22h ago
This looks great! You should be proud of how far you've come to make a small space look inviting and well decorated
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u/tokobot19 22h ago
Space looks great! What city? Seems like it allows for enough outdoor recreation looking at the helmet and hiking themed backpack.
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u/MaxCSquared 19h ago
I just moved to Philly from out west so unfortunately hiking is limited but it’s super walkable and bike able!
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u/awhiteasscrack 21h ago
Maybe some more lighting for the bedroom? Or warm lighting? For the record I don’t have my own place yet am touring but the bedroom looks a little bright? A small lamp? But the over head lights don’t look that white bright hospital-ey so I think you are good man.
Edit:overall looks fire though, I will def come back here for inspiration when I get my small and tiny place
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u/PosThrockmortonSign 20h ago
Big fan of even a few simple plants for some green and life in a space. Pothos are hardy and grow nice vines, zz plants are nice and hard to kill, same with snake plants. (Ideally want lots with drainage holes, overwatering has killed far more plants than underwatering. Root rot is a killer)
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u/GoshOPPNOX101 19h ago
Very tighty and clean. Cool photo's and pencil drawings as well. You must be artsy. And definitely organized just by those posty notes on the fridge. Cool pad overall.
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u/Katana_DV20 13h ago
Very nice neat place. Not a fan of huge places. Small and cozy is best. Less energy bill for heating/cooling, faster to clean, forces you not to hoard and...cozyyyy.
I like the table in the first shot and your PC battle station in the bedroom.
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u/Confident-Opening73 21h ago
Do you work from home? If yes, consider moving your computer desk out of your bedroom—even if that requires reworking that living room since it looks tight.
Lots of research out there about negatives of working in your bedroom. (I’ve lived this experience a few times and fully believe it’s not the best)
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u/MaxCSquared 19h ago
This was a big consideration for sure! I’m a student so will be working from home sometimes but also out of the house at least 4+ hours each day. I thought about putting the desk in the living room but not sure how it would fit with my current setup.
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u/Background-Crow6590 21h ago
How many square feet is it?
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u/MaxCSquared 19h ago
I think the listing said 530 but realistically it’s about 480 or so
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u/Over_Year_4880 11h ago
Love those 6 pictures where did you get them?
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u/MaxCSquared 10h ago
I actually took them myself and framed them! Happy to share the files or some of the other shots I’ve taken if you’d like
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u/PalmSpringsHiker 22h ago
Nice job on this. For 25 years old and your first time living solo, you've done a great job so far.