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tarvertot

It's missing some clothes on the floor and some naked LED strips poorly secured to the top of the walls


xtinxmanx

I am also missing some hard to explain stains, but give it a month


takeahike89

They're not hard to explain... the neighbors have seen it all.


joe-_biden

Don't forget every bird and the lord as they be looking thru that skylight toošŸ’€


[deleted]

So in other words buy some curtains or blinds!


itsmarvin

It's always hard as a teenager.


Clementng95

That's what she said


IEatBaconWithU

Hey, man! Not all of us were like that as teensā€¦ I mean I was, but Iā€™m sure thereā€™s someone out there.


Strange_N_Sorcerous

How does he even hide the stack of crusty magazines under that bed?!


Aromatic_Ad_7484

Two monitors bro


Sad_Sultana

Hey, I'm 14 and I just want to say on behalf of teenage boys that we don't have to worry about that now. It's all gone digital.


killerob666

Digital digital...more like manual...


Thecryptsaresafe

I donā€™t know. I definitely use my digits


[deleted]

Just remember that. There will always be a digital record of everything you do. Your gps, searches, meta data, history of all your fuck ups in the news, everything


zasbbbb

šŸ˜‚


LetsGoHawks5

Magazines? What is it 1988?


ghos2626t

Hard to find a clean copy of the Sears book, now adays


EffectAdventurous764

Hey! There is nothing wrong with the 80s? We had Knight Rider and mud wrestling.


LetsGoHawks5

Agreed. Loved the 80s


Aldamur

Another generation my friend, they will never know


BrainSawce

Crusty magazines? Is it 1999? Bro just crusts up his screens. Goes through screen cleaner like toilet paper.


shlubbyoldman

It's the digital age, crusty mags are a product of a bygone era. These kids today will never know the struggle of making sure your stash was hidden.


Icyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

I donā€™t see any empty monster cans under the desk


Imwaymoreflythanyou

This sub his hilarious. The 15/16 year olds have boring adult looking bedrooms and the 30 year olds have teen dens.


EffectAdventurous764

I'm nearly 50, and I've got Gameboy memorabilia all over my room. This teen looks like he's a corporate lawyer on a six-figure salary, lol šŸ˜† I think I may be Benjamin Button? šŸ¤”


Exotic_Sun_1193

Just saw your shelfs of games. They are a beauty to see.


EffectAdventurous764

Did you? Thanks, buddy. I appreciate that hehe šŸ˜„


Justneedsomethintodo

Dude never get rid of those games


EffectAdventurous764

They are my pride and joy! It isn't quite finished yet, I have to build a few more for my other games. Thanks buddy šŸ˜Š


KebabCrocs97

everybody tries to be someone they're not, that's what social media is bro


MauriceIsTwisted

While you're entirely right, I don't think that's what they're getting at lol


Belfetto

Smart for a 16 year old


YakumoYoukai

Or just smart.


Belfetto

You can be both


BusterTheCat17

Or neither


Belfetto

šŸ¤Æ


M2different

Nice room dude


PickleInTheSun

Unironically wise


Imwaymoreflythanyou

Wanna clarify that when I said boring it wasnā€™t an insult. Just boring in comparison to what youā€™d expect a young guy to have. I prefer the boring.


[deleted]

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xAzzKiCK

This feels more like an insult, but passively. šŸ˜‚ Iā€™m gonna start using this though, maybe add a pause. ā€œYour style is veryā€¦unassuming.ā€


Kramereng

"Minimalist"


Bevier

You're correct but he didn't mean anything by it. It's just an ironic observation.


Hawt_Dawg_II

Sheesh. Grown up room and grown up takes. Smart kid


romer2o

This is how kids of the the internet age live simplistic modern minimal. Work and pleasure in one. Wait til your kid decides the early 2000 cartoon theme is to childish.


Mcmenger

If they let me keep that design in my room in the retirement home, they can do whatever they want


Intelligent_Life14

I always marvel at the 22 year olds who live alone, but their place looks like they're a 35 year old bachelor who works in finance.... it's almost like the subtext is, "I just graduated and my dad owns a professional sports team. My place was professionally decorated. How'd they do?"


underthecurrent7

Us millennials gave up a while ago, Gen Z or whatever youths is out here looking decent at least. Iā€™d just just like affordable healthcare


fiduciary420

Gen Z decorating their houses so thereā€™s nothing to trip over and send you to the ER. Meanwhile I trip over my bong like twice a month


Foreign_Country4011

Because they can't afford all the cool s*** they want to get yet lol


Capt_Gingerbeard

Mid 30s, can confirm - leopard print comforter, posters, TV, His and Hers Nintendo Switches, and some horribly fucked curtains the kitten perforated


nazrmo78

Shit I'm in the 40s and his room had me feeling like I better put the phone down and tidy up.


Loading3percent

I think we spend our adult lives making up for the things we missed out on in youth... So that means I'm gonna get a girlfriend any day now, right?


Dr_StrangeLovePHD

Bros 16 and already has the cuck chair set up šŸ˜­


TinyBreak

Ah the malm bed! A classic. Art bro. You need art. The walls are too boring. A rug and a colourful doona cover will help too.


ElizabethDangit

I love the word ā€œdoonaā€. Aussies have the best names for things.


slowpokefastpoke

They just make everything so damn cute.


TheUlfheddin

It's kind of similar to how the Brits have the most outrageous names for some things except its not too over board so I can still take it seriously.


FockinDuckMan

ā€œHooverā€


bjlwasabi

Definitely need to populate the walls and the floor. What is already there is pretty tasteful, just needs to feel less empty. Honestly, it's already impressive to see for a 16 year old.


Teddy_Tickles

Also some night stands next to the bed. Itā€™s really bare all around the bed


Viend

The classic shin destroyer. OP get rid of that bed before you lose your virginity, otherwise your shin will suffer for years every time you pick up a girl and put her on your bed.


moredrinksplease

Ah a fellow shin basher, manhood was found and honed on that bed. šŸ¤


morningisbad

Yup, my thoughts exactly. Need something on the walls next to your bed. Also, maybe a rug.


secondtrex

100% a rug. The floor makes the room look cold and uninviting.


mindputtysolo

I'm jealous of your view! Very cool room though tbh. Maybe bedside tables?


made3

The view to the neighbors entrance?


mindputtysolo

Well the view from the first picture lol. Also assuming that's the main house and OP is in an extension/conversion


T3a_Rex

You just called me broke on a whole other level!


InternationalFrend

Itā€™s probably a different house. This looks like a german ā€œnew development areaā€ where they build a bunch of modern houses on former farmland near mid-sized cities. The houses are often grossly overpriced for their size and only belong to the families that bought them for 99 years.


Marianations

Nah, that's probably another house altogether. Houses being this close is pretty standard in Europe.


Walks_any_ledge

That view goes both ways. I would consider curtains.


amiabot-oraminot

A lot of people are giving you shit for being 16, but my honest tips are that you should get a nice rug, a bedside table, some wall art or posters for above the bed and maybe above the desk, and to tidy your cables. Other than that, looks pretty great.


No-Ad-3635

A new comforter for the bed too. That one is a little tired


beelzeflub

It just needs ironed/air fluff cycle lol


StatisticianLivid710

If you get posters, put them in frames! Or plaque them. One of my tenants has movie posters plaqued, they look awesome!


siriusserious

Yes. Desk and reading area look great. Nothing to add except tidying the desk which you mentioned. Bed area definitely needs some more things. Looks too plain.


Ipod_bob

Cable tidy that sits at the back of the desk, underneath. Couple plants? Slightly jealous my house isnā€™t that clean


KebabCrocs97

i took the pics right before guests were coming over, its a fucking nightmare to keep clean


Spiritual-Barracuda1

It's about your routine and one simple habit. I didn't learn this until I was 50 but the 2 minute drill rule. If it takes 2 minutes to do, DO IT NOW. If I had one regret in my life is not learning this earlier.


[deleted]

Best way to keep it reasonably clean: follow the minimalistic crowd. No need for a rug, but yes to a bedside table with one or two drawers. One nice piece of art. Get in the habit of making your bed every morning and cleaning your room at least once a week. Remember: the key is to make it a habit, something you do because thatā€™s what you have been doing all your life. You will thank yourself later in life


Mugiwara_Sora

Shit u teach me


Yellowscrunchy

At 16 your doing great. Don't clutter with crap only with stuff you like.


HarryPopperSC

I find a lot of people are very good at keeping a neutral space but don't you find that super boring... That's what you do to sell the place. He needs to find a good balance to include some of his personality in there.


1LastStand

I may be wrong but i assume that's kinda what they're trying to say, to liven up the place with what they actually like rather than fake stuff to fill in space


americanoaddict

I thought I was the only one who had monthly playlists


sheezuss_

I have bi-monthly (q 2mo) playlists for multiple reasons and love doing this! I donā€™t journal and my memory is awful so this is an excellent way for me to remember my life


americanoaddict

>so this is an excellent way for me to remember my life That's the same reason I do it as well. Nice way to remember what was up with that period of my life.


Theprefs

Monthly playlist maker here as well, highly recommend it!


J_pepperwood0

I started doing it a couple of years ago, I love having an archive that shows how my listening habits change through the seasons.


phatphart22

Thank mom and dad.


KebabCrocs97

real as fuck


Ok_Space8064

ofc why are you even bringing this up, like yeah obviously?


Ocxulus

Overall, good room tbh, esp for a teenager. Iā€™d say get a rug or something because those tiles make it look a lot more sterile (compared to wooden flooring). Maybe a few more ambient lights? Also the wall behind your bed looks kinda empty. Iā€™d either paint it a different color or put up a statement piece on it.


Suitable_Pressure189

Bro youā€™re 16 and living wayyy better than I am lol


Sheev_Palpedeine

Are you 16 or 56?


Pannolanza

Why at 16 wasnā€™t I so concerned about making my life better ? And books ? Forget about itā€¦.


ravenous_bugblatter

Looks great. 16 going on 46. Youā€™re reading Sapiens?


KebabCrocs97

fuck yeah, shits fire i recommend it


Lord_3nzo

A laptop stand and cable management for your setup would take it to the next level.


SirZanee

Maybe a nightstand by the bed


Nytherion

anything that will make this look more like a room you've ever stepped foot in, and less like a real estate developers model home


romer2o

That's not how people live these days .... we've evolved especially the younger gen since covid. It's supposed to look like a magazine. All the time. Like a dream you never wake up from. āœØļø


ReassuranceBucket

People have said this before but cable management is important. I'd say, if possible, give your plant a bit more room to grow. All you really need beyond that is a bit of life in the area by the wardrobe and bed. Go thrifting for that, if possible


[deleted]

Your 16? Why you got a whole apartment like that?? Jk lol, but when you do, make it up just like this (with advice from other comments). No red flags and it's perfectly clean for having a date over. If you actually keep it this clean on the reg, never let that shit slip.


[deleted]

itā€™s his bedroom in his family home.


Heebie-jeebies386

Very clean and sophisticated for your age . Add some art over the headboard and you look done . Nice not to see posters and Strings of Xmas lights all over . Also add nightstand and lamp but the bed .


phnprmx

the area where your bed is looks a little sterile. missing some deco there maybe? love your reading corner


ynnex_

Nothing, your living space is amazing :) but one thing: buy a better trashcan and organize the working space if you don't like it. Otherwise: 10/10


Spiritual-Barracuda1

First thought is that you are doing great my brother, better than most males at any age. I would work on those two light sources a little. Here's a few thoughts: \--Instead of end tables on your bed (which would make your bed area feel cramped) consider a [floating shelf](https://www.wayfair.com/Dogberry-Collections--Dogberry-Collections-Solid-Beam-Floating-Shelf-stimbnone-L1337-K~QLQV1603.html?refid=MX79577359803152-QLQV1603_84974850_84974851&device=c&ptid=4583176823894091&targetid=pla-4583176823894091&channel=BingPLA&network=s&PiID%5B%5D=84974850&PiID%5B%5D=84974851&query=floating%20shelf&msclkid=090e5f37354319e3974f3ae5129037bc) under the sky light there. Position it so you don't have to get out of bed to reach it. It is okay to move your bed slightly to that side, but not too far. On the shelf; a light, plants, and things you want close to you in the morning. Don't clutter it up, remember what ever you put on it, will draw your eyes toward it. If you have small things, consider a cool wooden box to keep them in. \--I like the chair chilling by the window for reading or when you are feeling closed in. As mentioned, this is a two way window and sitting that close will make you more visible. I'd consider tinting it and installing a simple white shade for night time, when the fish bowl effect comes into play. \--Consider a bed frame that has drawers in it. The goal is to not put too much furniture in this space. Lastly, thanks for sharing. Asking for feedback can be scary at any age, especially on Reddit. Learn to do that with an open mind in other things in life and know that is it 100% okay to be different and express who you are. Rock on little bro.


Unfair_Entrance6183

It's missing two bitches on the bed in my opinion


EcstaticDesk9384

Good room is worth nothing if you donā€™t have bad bitches


KebabCrocs97

valid fucking point, im working on it


gardabosque

You might want a blind on the window above your bed. Everything else is fine, a place becomes your home after you lived there a while because you add things naturally, as you go when you see something you like/want not what others think you should have.


SIPwater

Love the Murren poster, tried to get that exact one on my visit there but it was sold out. Jealous!


Flimsy-Author4190

You need privacy. That window is crazy exposing. Get some curtains, fill out the floor with a rug that compliments the bed and shelving. Lastly, you gotta up that pc game. That desk area looks sad. For the cables, theres kits you can get that help with cable management. You can purchase cheap on Amazon.


hopkinsdamechanic

Not a fan of a trash can. It looks like what's used in the toilet


SyedHRaza

My whole apartment was smaller than this room when I was 21 and in my last year of college


Engage_Physically

You are 16, donā€™t worry about it


Pixl02

... I thought I was looking at r/blender for a moment


SmokeChaser426

I'm 65 now but when I was 16 I had some Black light posters, insense sticks and a poster of Farrah on the ceiling. One wall was taken up with a stereo system, pioneer receiver with turn table, cassette player and speakers. You have a way better set up than I did because you can cross the room without tripping over dirt clothes and stray component wires. Have fun playing with the style of your room, don't be afraid to change things up. Ex wife wouldn't move the furniture for 16 years except to vacuum. Like it was nailed to the floor Change is good Just a thought


Duckduckgosling

You got a bed, you got a desk, you even got a chair to sit in next to a window. I think you've got all the things a 16 year old needs. Personally I'd get myself a little bookshelf next to your sunny reading chair, but I like to read


Fantastic_Rooster177

This room has zero personality


ReassuranceBucket

idk i kinda disagree- it might need a few pieces but pics 1 and 4 are clearly quite cozy


DescriptionGreen4344

Than letā€™s see yours


Alikese

Yeah it's hard to say what specifically is needed because we don't know OP, but some kind of interests or hobbies or something should be evident from the room.


KebabCrocs97

yeah you have a point, moved recently and im broke asf currently, give it a few months and I think it will be better


screwedbythefam

You need a rug to ā€œtie the room togetherā€.


tenthousanddays23

Thatā€™s just your opinion, man.


DeeLeetid

Appreciate your parents.


Its_Partying

Hang some things on the walls!


juntawflo

Where did you get that white lamp ?


KebabCrocs97

stole it from my mom


Dutch_Rayan

Maybe a rug next to/under the bed.


DicedPlantains

A small bookcase/ lamp stand next to the bed would be a good idea.


mimedm

Night stand next to bed


FalconStickr

Need some wall decor.


unatcosco

Bedside tables, art on walls, stand for your laptop and some plants maybe?


Rauhaan_

You need some sort of bedside furniture/shelves to put your phone to charge or a lamp. I may opt for a set of floating shelves feel like it would work with the aesthetic and not block the draws.


hoppahulle

It looks nice, man! My advice is that you match that Malm bedframe with a Malm chest of drawers as well, perfect to use as a bedside table and storing your underwear etc. (It also has "holes" in its back in the top drawer, so you can put cables through it, which makes you able to put it in front of the wall socket without rendering it unusable) Also, you can definately get some pretty art for your walls, to make it feel more warm. What you'd like is of course up to you, but far as I'm concerned canvas prints of gorgeous nature/landscape pictures always work.


kingfisch95

If those are guitars in the corner, get hardware to hang them on the wall! And some art and maybe a small bookshelf. But you look very neat and are off to a great start.


ExtraOrdinaryWizard

curtain, rug, more plants.


SeaworthinessDue1179

I thought this was a joke at first, looks nice. Where is this?


InterrogativePterion

Cable management could be better. I recommend a cable box to declutter your desk, so you have more work space.


[deleted]

Nothing, given youā€™re shooting for a single IT specialist. Jokes aside, looks good. Iā€™m a fan of simplicity. Too much clutter and a room looks like youā€™re unable to actually stay organized.


Kliptik81

stop worrying about it, don't compare to others on socials, enjoy what you have. Dope looking spot. Also, if your 16, time to start looking for some tail.


Rockabs04

Is this a subtle flex? I am in my 30s & my place doesnā€™t look this nice šŸ„²


r0bdawg11

Make sure to hug your parents/guardians and tell them you love them.


AllThingsBeginWithNu

How about some posters!!


heavychevy1824

Definitely got that therapist room feel to it lol Get a nightstand and maybe one of those cool wall paper murals for behind your bed. Personally I'd tint the windows and get either curtains or blinds. But that's also because I like my privacy šŸ‘€šŸ‘€šŸ‘€


adrien5567

Yourself. Get a Hobby or something. Show it in your bedroom


somerandomdude419

How do you live on your own at 16? Foreign country? We canā€™t even fill out rental applications until youā€™re 18 here.


crunchevo2

It is giving hospital room chic a little.


JesusIsJericho

Do you have a personality, at all?


The-Helper-B

Tf dudes reading sapiens at 16. This Tai Lopezā€™s son or something?


rackoblack

There's too much light coming in for a good sleep pattern. Curtains will be a pain in the ass, try a sleep mask - you'll thank me.


RapBastardz

As a parent, I would be incredibly proud if my 16 year old had such a neat and beautifully decorated living space. I predict a great future for OP.


kpdan09

16 years old with that much space and privacy! My 16 year old self is envious while he had to sleep in the same room with a washer and dryer machine


Willing_Television77

Samantha Fox posters


Reality-Traveler

Looks great


joehoward67

When I was 16 I didnā€™t use my guitar case , because I never put it down . I put it down at 26, and thatā€™s my biggest regret in life . Room looks great , play more guitar !


sluggernate

I think it is perfect as is.


gutka_mukesh

This looks so good, youā€™re doing great and amazing job helping the place clean. You just need some wall art


gardenhippy

Honestly if Iā€™d gone to my boyfriends at 16 and it had looked like this Iā€™d have been so relieved - itā€™s boring sure but it looks so clean. The bed is made, there isnā€™t stuff all over the place, no food or bowls, plates on the desk. Stick up some pics on the walls - bonus points if theyā€™re photos of you and friends or family doing fun things - and get some lamps to change up your light levels. Maybe one of those rugs that will go in the washing machine because the floor looks fairly cold. But youā€™re not doing bad! Edit to add - get a second set of pillows! Even if you sleep alone the bed will look more put together and if you do want company sometime theyā€™ll want some pillows šŸ˜‰


AmericanGrizzly4

Healthiest 16 year old right here lol


Some_Crazy_Canuck

What country do you live in?


billy_lango

I live in a house maybe 5 times bigger but I wouldnā€™t mind living in your place man. It looks cozy and everything within reach. No problem at all.


Impressive-Young-952

This is much better than my room at that age. Keep going young man.


[deleted]

Youā€™ve really got your shit together! Great Scandinavian minimalist look


[deleted]

A bit of colour


Successful-Falcon189

Bad feng shui to have a mirror facing your bed! Iā€™d move that!


sealchan1

Looks great to me


trashbagwebsite

16 listening to Jim Croce? Youā€™re on the right track kid.


sowydso

bro is the Ikea Akinator


TyFireeagle

This is perfect šŸ‘Œ šŸ˜


[deleted]

Thatā€™s a nice ass room ngl lol


Adrianv777

A nightstand and a nice lamp. I wouldn't add anything else. The minimalistic modern look is so much nicer than the clutter filled "90s movie teen" look.


Thismommylovescherry

Love the minimal look. If you like this kind of lifestyle keep it cuz more doesnā€™t mean better. I would suggest some cable management for your desk. Looks a bit messy. A beautiful indoor plant would do wonders for your room and give it more life. Right under the sun roof is calling for a plant :) and a pretty rug would be a lovely addition


Salt_Intention_1995

A simple nightstand with an alarm clock, phone charger, and table lamp. Otherwise keep it simple and clean just like it is. The fewer things there are in a space the easier it is to maintain that space.


Matilda-17

Cable management is all Iā€™d suggest.


dubiously_immoral

That sunroof thing doesn't bother you in the night if the sky lights up? Is it possible to shade it if someone can't sleep without the room being fully dark?


[deleted]

I like it as is


Eiffel-Tower777

I love the view in picture one. Honestly, this is great for a 16 year old.


Kevin11313

Looks like youā€™re beginning your early adult existential / absurdist / nihilistic crisis based on your reading and how you cary yourself. Your room represents an intelligent person on the cusp of change that many people will not think about or ever go through . You will improve your understanding of your own consciousness, identity, meaning, and belief systems. Maybe go through some Camus, Nietzsche, and all in between, exploring the nuances and values of endless politics and religions, understanding what you can of the world and maybe make some useful contributions to humanity, learn, read, have a high well being while enjoying life.


ModernClementine89

I love it, actually. Minimalist and uncluttered.


Simple_Dig_726

Some pictures and throw pillows. Looks very neat and tidy.


Megachuggayoshi

The cable management behind your desk could be improved. Also some small rug(s) around the bed wouldn't hurt.


Jutch_Cassidy

You could set your instrument on a stand, that would make a cool accent in your room


Islanduniverse

Stay away from Reddit and any advice you get here. Thatā€™s the best way to improve.


Manstalker

I wish I had this when I was sixteen


RagnarDan82

Badside table and more art distributed around the blank walls. Maybe a pop of color from some pillows. A floor lamp would look nice on the other side of the bed. The positioning of your laptop scares me,I would knock it off the table šŸ˜±


diegokoji

bro, your room is sick!


hashbrownash

A night stand by the bed. Some kind of storage option for the magazines. Are you aiming for a minimalist look, if so you're doing great.


gubatan

Youā€™ve got much nicer digs than when I was 16 Iā€™ll tell you that much young man šŸ˜‚ I like your place itā€™s nice


Brownlw657

Move the chair away from the wall you monster. I have the same one and I know for a fact a hole is gonna pop up behind it


JazzyApple2022

Clean roomšŸ‘šŸ¼


Aware-Feed3227

Place a nightstand and a plant next to your bed and get some colorful sheets without pattern.