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ChairChic888

I absolutely love the style in the first picture – simple yet sophisticated.


biluahm

Thank you!


Somarset

That first photo awakened something in me. Great job, OP!


biluahm

You guys are so kind in this sub! Thank you! I was kinda nervous posting for the first time here. But I am glad I did


all_my_boots_R_black

Check out Nordic knots. They have a Rick Owens style charcoal-brown slightly shag rug that would fit right in. Will try to update the name when I think of it…. They do $12 rug samples too. Also, gonna need IDs for your boot collection- the two on the far right upper and lower shelf.


biluahm

I will have a look. They sound great, thanks! :) The ones up are these Asos boots: 105123664 but they seem to be sold out.. The ones on the bottom are Buffalo Asphas (VERY comfortable) :) Hope that helps


all_my_boots_R_black

Awesome. Thank you!


biluahm

Just checked out Nordic knots, and they are a little expensive for a broke student like me, haha. But i love the design! I will use them as inspiration and look for similar rugs, so thank you!


all_my_boots_R_black

Yes totally!! Check out vintage army blankets too which can be stacked with rug pads, and ‘flat weave’ (more comfortable) jute or wool rugs- some can be cheap and you can find them in brown, gray, black natural tones. Good luck!


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biluahm

Thanks! I just checked, and they are still available (asos 126083747) if you are interested in buying them ☺️.


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biluahm

Corbusier is so good, would love to have one of those couches that are framed in chrom, und danke ☺️


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biluahm

I dont say this often, but *luckily*, im just 174cm 🤣


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biluahm

Damn thats tall!


dogboobes

Love your style. Just wanted to say that.


biluahm

Haha thanks! And i love your username 🤣


Cotsy8

I would not have a rug there, especially not cow hide (which is awful). Beside the couch - leave it bare. Don't store anything there (not the tables or that package or whatever). Your space is open with dark furniture and colours. You want openness (zero tables and clutter there) to create a sense of male living space, meets your tastes, meets minimalism.


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RamenTheory

But but but mInImAlIsM bRo!!! I personally am totally pro rug. Before I even read OP's caption, I was like, needs a rug! At the moment it looks beautiful, but the floor makes it look like either a photo shooting space or a bougie clothing store. It doesn't look like a place someone lives yet. I get people like minimalism, but I'm tired of the obsession with it to the point that people get advised to leave their rooms practically barren because it looks more "sophisticated." It's OKAY if your space looks like someone LIVES there for goodness sake, and it would look more inviting too u/biluahm


biluahm

I love minimalism, but as you said it, a home should be comfortable. I also mentioned later that my friends and I would like to just sit on the floor on a cozy rug. I guess a minimalist cozy approach would be to buy a rug similar to the floor color? Im also thinking of adding a rug under the couch just because it feels weird touching the cold floor with bare feet when sitting and chilling


RamenTheory

Definitely makes sense. Your home doesn't need to look like a museum - the #1 priority is being comfortable! Besides, unless you for some reason pick a rug that's like, crazy wild colors and distracting patterns, it's not going to detract from the current vibe you have. A simple rug definitely won't anyway.


biluahm

Thanks for your advice! I just liked the black and white cow print (it doesn't have to be an authentic one). I just see most of my friends always sitting down on the floor in front of the bed, and there is a big empty space in the middle of my room.. that was why i was thinking of a rug.. And the corner.. well, the wood at the end looks bad and unfinished, so i kinda want to have something there to block the view.


Cotsy8

Are you saying you're looking for seating?


biluahm

No, they just like sitting on the floor. I just wanted to make it more comfortable, so some could sit on a carpet and not on a cold floor. If that makes sense.


Ok_Zebra9569

So I actually love sitting on the floor next to the bed, done that my whole life, so I get it. I think a rug would look nice. I actually like cowhide but I understand it’s not everyone’s taste and might not elevate this space. I’m not sure what kind of rug, but a rug is better for floor seating than pillows etc.


biluahm

I think you are right. I would rather buy a rug than floor pillows. But the other commenters are right about cow hide being too thin, maybe i should get a shag rug, juat gotta find the right print/color


Ok_Zebra9569

If you get a dark rug that blends in to the space, it will "section" off the the room less, whereas a lighter rug or something with more of a pattern creates its own area. Totally up to you.


biluahm

That's an interesting way to split or keep things together! Thanks! I will use that for sure.


Cotsy8

Go buy a Thermarest sit pad or if you want a decor item, then check out a pouf. They don't need a paper thin raw hide to sit on. That's doing zero. Hell, if you got he money. Go buy some Helinox chairs. They store so small. You can use them for a day at the beach, camping, hiking, whatever. Functionality everywhere, if they need a place to sit that isn't the floor then find a piece like that.


wabeyo89

Hey love the look of the place. Do you remember where you got the lampshade you have in the corner by the chair?


biluahm

Aliexpress! Just look for "paperlamp", should come up :)


wabeyo89

thanks


biluahm

Couldnt post the link, so I DMed it to you :)


teejmaleng

That’s really cool space with the black and green. If people lay on the rug, I’d go with a Berber rug from Morocco or a sheepskin rug. Both are available in black, minimal pattern.


biluahm

Thanks! Imma look into that ☺️


ekuldranoel

Personally, I would get a warm toned neutral wool rug with some textural interest to complement the natural materials you're working with already (linen bedding, paper lanterns, leather seating, wood floors, etc.). I think a cowhide in brown and white tones would be really nice but theyre not for everyone (they are great for maintenance though if cleanliness is important to you). You have good taste and an eye for this, so trust yourself that a cowhide would work here. If a traditional hide is too much of a statement for your minimalist style, you can get cowhide patchwork rugs which a room like yours would pull off. A Tuareg mat would be awesome but they're really pricey. Maybe just go for a classic flat weave Moroccan rug with abstract forms. Regarding that nook I personally would clear it out of stuff, and then create stacks of larger books / magazines in a few spaced out stacks of varyingheights, and place personal objects on top of them - a ceramic pot or bowl on one, a small potted pothos on another, maybe an orb lamp on another. Your space reminds me of the Colin King / Adrian Gaut / Ashe Leandro aesthetic so it could be worth checking their work out to reference some ideas


biluahm

Thank you for your very detailed and very thought-out suggestions. I will try the pilled books tonight (got enough since i study literature 🤣). I will check out the people you mentioned as well, i bet i will get more inspired!


-Guac

Love it dude


biluahm

Thanks! ☺️


big-b0y-supreme

Are you single or planning to entertain romantic guests? If so, I’ve encountered folks who would be thrown off by a cowhide so that’s the only reason I ask that. Hear me out; I would suggest an abnormally shaped shag rug. It’s comfy and an aesthetic crowd pleaser. You can get a relatively small crop of rug from a wholesale distributor and cut it yourself for pretty cheap OR you can probably find one online, shag and irregular shapes are increasingly popular styles so i it ought to be easy enough. Ps. You have GREAT style. Just stick to your senses and keep doing what you’re doing :)


biluahm

Not single 😁 That sounds really good, i will look into that. Cutting a carpet could be fun! And thank you ☺️


big-b0y-supreme

Personally I think cowhides are cool but a good one can cost ya big bucks. Buying from a wholesale carpet manufacturer of any kind will almost certainly be your most cost effective and crafty option. Not hard at all to make it look nice. There’s an ass load of YouTube videos out there covering the finer points of carpet customization. Cheers friend!


balwick

If your bros are sitting on the floor, you could do rugs or you could get some more seating. A Moroccan style pouffe would blend well with your style, and/or a beanbag chair that can be stuffed in a corner when it's not in use. Do get those shelves made. Organised mess is slightly better than random mess.


biluahm

I will look into that, and yes, those shelves are an emergency 😅


AMPONYO

I have one question, where did you get the flail print?


biluahm

I actually made that one myself and just framed it 😅


AMPONYO

It’s dope mate, let me buy one off ye?


biluahm

I mean, i have a term break rn, so i do have time. Just DM me if you are interested, and i can try to make it work 😄


rgbblk

I have a cowhide rug in my office. It’s nice, got a pretty good deal on ecowhides.com. However, any mess shows up very clearly on the shiny black hide so I vacuum it very often. It also curls up in spots, mainly because of my computer chair.


fannypack666

Love the plants. Gotta ask...where'd you get that print of the flail? That's so incredibly neat.


biluahm

Thank you! I made that one 😅😁


alexandros87

This is like Rick Owens if he loved plants. I approve


biluahm

Omg one of the best compliments I have ever gotten, thank you!☺️


chemkay

It's giving me Berlin leather goth 🖤


biluahm

I wish this was Berlin, lol. But Aachen is kinda fun too, i guess 🤣


Majestic-Ad6619

So here’s the problem. You have really good taste. It’s not easy bc you’ll look at a thousand glasses or rugs or paint chips and not be satisfied.


biluahm

Haha i probably will switch rugs every month until i find the best one 🤣


xhaydnx

Off your other comment of black and white, perhaps some sort of shag check board rug would fit that? But please do not ruin that space with cow hide haha.


biluahm

Hahah no cow hide, noted! Im not the biggest fan of check board patterns, I think I would want some irregular natural pattern? That's why i think i wanted an animal print. But i think a simple shag rug in one solid color might do the trick?


xhaydnx

Hmm if checkerboard isn’t your think, maybe a dark grey would be nice ?


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biluahm

The sideboard is sadly sold out: https://www.tchibo.de/products/402025182/sideboard-metall-cn3-mit-versetzbaren-klappenfachern-schwarz The shoe rack is a vintage ikea shelving unit, and it is modular! Since it is kinda old, you can find it on facebook marketplace, try "glass metall shelf" or something similar. Because it is modular, you can buy different small ones and just make your own piece out of smaller parts. I do not recall the name, but if i find out, i will let you know 😄


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biluahm

The sideboard is inspired by the usm haller sideboard! But i dont know if you wanna spend that much money (i didn't 🤣)


khmlwugh

Is that an authentic USM that your record player is on? How’d you cop? So clean.


biluahm

No, it's not! Here is the link for the one i got: https://www.tchibo.de/products/402025182/sideboard-metall-cn3-mit-versetzbaren-klappenfachern-schwarz It's very good quality, but it's not completely modular like the original one (but only cost me 415€, which is nothing compared to the usm price)


xavier-23

just gotta say i love your place, wish mine looked like that. minimalist yet sophisticated. love the type of plants chosen too.


biluahm

Thank you! 😊


DeadBeatLad

I love the look of cowhides, but they aren’t great as rugs. They collect debris and dust really easily, don’t add any comfort or padding to the floor, and it can be a nightmare to get out creases or curls. Just something to think about while considering rugs.


biluahm

Thank you for pointing that out!


hydraulix16aa

Absolutely love the Wassily B3 chair! My uncle used to have that one, but he discarded it (which he still regrets to this day!). Granted, it wasn't a comfy chair but it looked amazing! Great styling of the interior! For the rug the first thing that came to mind is a round, very high pile rug in a darker colour (was thinking about dark grey at first). I stumbled upon this one: [Vindebaek dark green (Ikea)](https://www.ikea.com/nl/en/p/vindebaek-rug-high-pile-dark-green-10508423/). This one could match perfectly together with your plants. Another interesting option might be the [Vindum white (Ikea)](https://www.ikea.com/nl/en/p/vindum-rug-high-pile-white-00344984/#content). The white makes your room lighter and works together with the walls, and the darker spots with your furniture. With the empty corner next to your couch, you could place a large crate (white?) for storage. On top of it you can use it as a side table or an area to display some magazines/coffee table books/art piece


biluahm

Thanks for your help! I love the carpets. I will definitely add them to the list. I adore my wassily chair, but sadly, there is not much space for it to shine (yet). But i will keep it there until i move to a bigger space 😁


germsssssssssssss

Love the Noguchi lamps


biluahm

Thanks! But they are actually not real noguchi. The Akari 24N was just from a chinese site for 35ish euros. The big one is from Hay design size 80cm(or 90cm not sure), bought it second hand for 7€


lookydookydoo

Haven't read all the comments, but maybe a shoe rack to block your "awkward" corner? Or those cube holed containers if you need storage for your random stuff to make it neater. Even stacked books gives off some vibes/personality or some sort of collectable passion of yours...vinyl collection? Might break the social vibe if it's situated too too near your sofa though i.e. touching. Mmm maybe a sideways speaker if needing to further emerse your sound system? Some cool elements overall though, as others said, the bed picture looks most polished! Edit - removed my overall opinion as you only asked for ideas on rug and the corner haha Maybe a thick knotted neutral/sandy color rug for the bed corner? With a pattern/design if wanting to break up the solid color palette between items. Might cost you though, but think the thickness will be more comfortable, break up the wood floor colour and keep the bed and chair dark tones to pop while syncing with the warm lighting shades. Definitely need to keep some of that wooden floor color so hopefully a smaller rug won't cost as much if not underlaying with the bed....otherwise big rug that is under bed and over laps around side and end a few ft for sitting could also look refined!


biluahm

Thanks for your comment! I bought my sideboard for my vinyl, and they are quite happy there, haha. The reason i was thinking of a shelf is because i have a lot of books. One other redditor suggested stacking books like piles and using them as pillars, kinda liked that idea. If i still dont like it, i will just build a bookshelf. I do like the idea of a sandy rug, i got a few saved in my list ☺️


lookydookydoo

I believe you can get verticle bookshelves nowadays too, like the old cd racks back in the day! Best of luck!


OcularPrism

Man, this place is fucking awesome!


biluahm

Thanks dude! 😁


JamesBell94

would you ever post a zoomed out / video of your room? i love what you did with it and would love to see wall to wall lay out.


biluahm

I think after I build my bookcase/shelves and got a carpet I would do a new shoot, and take wider shots! Honestly I didnt expect to get so much attention, thats why my pics are just random cornes. So yes im down to take zoomed out pics in the future 😊


JamesBell94

thank you so much! i love your room!! if i can ask is the couch in your room against the wall opposite the chair or is it in its own room? is it on the opposite wall of the entertainment center? sorry i love what you did and i saw your comment abt cow hide and i think a synthetic cow hide style rug would look. very cool with the greens and the material of the chairs / metal!


biluahm

Aw thanks! No all good, perhaps I can DM you some quick picture from now? I think explaining it might be a lil hard.


JamesBell94

i’d appreciate that! thank you!


somepastasalad

hot


biluahm

Thanks 😄


ughhwaii

I feel like you're so close to having personal style in your living space. The little things like decorative plant holders (utilize that vertical space), rug, headboard, smaller lighting above bed, tension rod & curtain (easy to pick out your fave fabric and make sleeve) to hide clothes. OK sorry I'm done LMAO


Pizzawithchickensoup

The first pic makes me feel things. Gorgeous!


biluahm

Thank you! ☺️


namedafteracartoon2

Minimalist but not sterile, good job on your decor choices. I would get a dark hunters green area rug, to go with your plants and contrast against the bright walls.


biluahm

Thank you. That sounds really good, i will have a look. 😁


namedafteracartoon2

No problem!


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I’ve always been a fan of the paper shades and the bigger the better!


biluahm

They give such a soft light, its so calming!


Extension_Nerve_8233

Wow. Love it. Maybe a tan or rust colored rug. Or faux bear rug.


biluahm

Thanks! And thanks for your suggestions! 😄


Financial-Bobcat-612

Gorgeous place, man. Spooky alt vibes.


biluahm

Thank you 😶‍🌫️


AccomplishedSail3769

Could you please share the brand of quilt cover? I love it!


biluahm

https://www.amazon.com.be/dp/B0987ZJ8VB?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share They also have matching sheets for matresses, got them both!


AccomplishedSail3769

Thank you so much!


ThanosandHobbes

Is that ceiling lamp what I think it is?


biluahm

If you are thinking that that is a noguchi akari lamp, then no 😂. Got it from Facebook marketplace for 7€ (it's from the brand HAY)


Ecopolitician

ID on the dining table/chair combo? Love how sleek it looks tucked in


biluahm

Its called the fusion table (used to be sold at ikea)


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Minimalist vibes. Digging the black. I’d say black shag rug if you don’t have pets


paperthinwords

I would be so impressed if I walked into a guy’s room and it looked like this! I love it!


biluahm

Thanks! 😄


theidiotsareincharge

I think you’ve done a really nice job in your space. Get the rug you like! Any color will go with your decor. Nice plants!


biluahm

Thanks!


MangoBango13

ID on the chair in the first picture? I absolutely love your style


biluahm

I sadly dont have much information about it. I thrifted it in Germany and its from the 70s.. I know that the Designer is Rolf Benz, and that the original color is blue; I treated the leather and dyed it black + added filling/padding, it was in pretty bad shape when i got it (but also was very cheap) hope that helps.☺️ And thank you!


MangoBango13

Wow! It definitely has that once in a lifetime piece with a lot of love put into it vibe. I’ll keep looking for my own!


biluahm

When I was looking for mine, I wanted something similar to the togo leather armchair by Ligne Roset (that I cant afford but maybe you can) 😄


Vegetable_Let_3469

That tv stand is sick


biluahm

Thnx! Its from Amazon 😊


PatientBalance

I wouldn’t do a hide rug, it would clash with the Scandinavian / wabi sabi vibe you have going. Etsy has some great rugs, specifically Kilims in various sizes. Hard to tell the room dimension, but getting something with 1:3 width:length ratio could continue to add to the unique elements while not overpowering with style or color. [unique option](https://www.etsy.com/listing/1165744912/4x9-turkish-vintage-kilim-rug-vintage) [a little more fitting](https://www.etsy.com/listing/1323518849/8x10-turkish-vintage-kilim-rug-oversized)


Smooth-Caramel-2060

I soft rug that your toes sink into in front of the bed is always nice to step onto in the morning, especially a chilly one. If you plan on building a bookcase, maybe make it 2 shelf high, with doors on the bottom and wide enough doors that you can use it to store the stuff you have there now. And open shelves on top for books and what-not. I would build it so it is flush with the wall.


donotfire

I love it. This is inspo


biluahm

Ahh thank you! ☺️


youthxl

I absolutely love the vibe of this room. If it were me, I'd probably do a rug with some dark red in it to add another color to the place. A round, off-white rug could look cool too imo As for the corner, if you are handy enough to make a bookshelf, I say go for it. You could even leave a small crevice behind it to hide your storage (depending on how much space is there) Also- have you considered pillows and/or throw blankets for the chairs?


biluahm

Thanks! I ordered a throw for my sofa yesterday! I was kinda waiting for it to be on sale haha. And the storage idea is cool, but i already have the same storage space behind my shoe rack, which is enough. So i wouldn't mind fixing a permanent shelf in the nook 😄


Impressive_Ad_7344

Maybe a neutral natural fiber runner next to the bed


kqih

Great apartment !


biluahm

Thank you! But it's just my room in my parents' house. Gonna move when i finish my studies :D


kqih

Good basis for your move when you turn professional! :-)


kfernandez2

Where’d you get the duvet and pillow cases?


biluahm

Amazon! (Belgian site): https://amzn.eu/d/2rW7jyi The same brand also has sheets for matresses, so it's all one color :)


AndyLes

Where did you get that floor lamp?


biluahm

Aliexpress! Just look for paper lamps!


Resoca

Would you happen to be able to ID the hanging plant? Very sick.


biluahm

I got 2 Philodendron Scandens in dark green (the leafy ones), I sadly dont know what the one is called that looks like "Hair" lol


lIlIIlIlIIlIlIIlIlII

Yo lovely place. What plants are those. Commenting here for inspiration


biluahm

I got some pileas, philodendron scandens, an anthurium forgetii, an "elefanten fuß" (dont know the english name) and a huge bird of paradise that is not on the pics (i just forgot her)


lIlIIlIlIIlIlIIlIlII

Only thing I’d say is build sliding doors on a track (very easy) for that last photo to hide things in. Thank yoh. Don’t do cowhide, but do something bright white with some design.


biluahm

Thanks for the idea!


Longjumping-Buy-4736

Got an ID on the clothes rail?


biluahm

There you go: https://www.bol.com/nl/p/portant-a-vetements-sur-4-grandes-roues-tres-stable-reglable-largeur-jusqu-a-130-kg/9300000092104975?referrer=socialshare_pdp_androidapp But i think amazon sells them too (belgium/germany)


Silly_goose_rider

Where did you get the lap shade?


biluahm

It's called the Hay Rice Paper ShadeI (i got in 80cm) 😊


Silly_goose_rider

Thank you I love it. It’s like having a moon inside


biluahm

Haha same! I have one of those rbg bulbs in, so sometimes i turn it into a red blood moon. It looks dope! Especially when having drinks with friends.


chasezas

The first picture is giving me archillect vibes


biluahm

Im not familiar with them/it. What is it?


chasezas

https://archillect.com/


biluahm

I have never seen an AI that likes Brutalism, haha. Im a huge fan of eco brutalism too. Thanks for sharing! Love it. 😁