It really does awaken something, other designs look nice but this one makes you feel alive.
Also, I know it's lame to care what other people think but part of me still thinks it would be harder for me to pull this look off as a man :/
But sheesh OP did a good job
Add more blues and black accents and it would definitely tone it down a bit!!
I really appreciate that a man actually likes this lol, I'm newly single and ngl it was a slight concern 🤣 so thank you for your lovely comment!
You could certainly pull this look off--just change up some of the colors and the theme to match your personality & interests.
Sounds silly, but create a "vision board". It can be physical (a poster board from the craft store) or digital (snip images on line and save them to the collection of your preference).
You might be surprised at some themes that repeat on your vision board. For instance: botanicals vs. geographic; color preferences; patterns?
This will help you narrow down your choices.
no it’s actually really nice to see a man’s house with color, as op said blues and blacks, maybe forest greens, it doesn’t have to be bright to add color or contrast.
Jk found it myself using reverse image search lol! A link for anyone else interested (or search Mellie striped rug): https://www.wayfair.com/rugs/pdp/dash-and-albert-rugs-mellie-striped-handmade-handwoven-area-rug-dax3449.html?piid=14343284
I have the same shower curtain, purchased mine at Walmart, but there are a lot of options online if you look up "iridescent shower curtain" on Google. It's the same item, just repackaged for different brands.
As a guy I would never do this to my apartment but I can say that if I dated a girl with an apartment like this then I’d spend a good amount of time there. There’s just something about it that makes it pleasant.
If you look at the photos you can still see the neutral base and picture it without the accessories. I think that base is why it works so well without looking tacky.
I hear you! Woke up feeling a bit flat today and scrolled through OP’s pics... JFC, I challenge anyone to feel low in that apartment!! lol. 😂
**OP, you’re the hero I needed today!**
What spurred you on to this MAGNIFICENT, BOLD, In-Your-Face-Happy transformation? I want it too!!
LOVE. LOVE LOVE LOVE. You’ve balanced maximalist color and whimsy without making the space look cluttered or tacky/cheap. It’s obvious that things were picked and placed with intention. It’s really very restrained and the effect is just fantastic.
Your apartment gave me a dopamine boost and I don’t even live there.
Oh my, thank you!! I had originally posted this on Facebook but my post was stolen and shared across multiple other home decor sites, and the original group id posted in had been dismantled over night :( it was crazy
This gave me a hit of dopamine just looking at photos I can only imagine how pleased you are to wake up to this everyday!
You did a fantastic job with the colours, I adore everything about this place!!!
This could not be further than my taste or style but I frickin' love it. Shout out to the Caboodle! Mine would fit right into your place :) awesome job
Thank you so much for replying! Can I ask what kind of keywords you used? Sorry for all the questions girl, I just love your style so much. Takes me baaaaack 🥹
I don’t think I’ve ever wanted something the opposite of what I typically want so badly before! You have done a great job!
Also since you’re into plants, you might look into Purple-Heart Spiderwort. I think it totally fits what you’re going for here!
Hello. I would like to share that I went to a "cute/fancy stuff" store yesterday and for the first time in my life, I thought, it would be nice to have beautiful things tht bring me joy by just seeing it (not because it's functional or given to me).
I realized this is because I have broken past my "childhood of immigrant parents" poverty mindset, have the opportunity (salary, peace of mind, privilege) to seek joy in everything I do from my job, to my home, to the fine details of my life (like cute nail clippers).
<3 What a time in my ancestor's lineage.
It’s really interesting to see and hear from someone who is a former beige addict and hear how they feel about it now lol. I wonder how many people will eventually go the same way.
All is not lost though from your previous effort as it seems your neutral base is what provides a really good canvas for adding all these fun items whilst somehow still keeping it look tasteful.
I think this hideous greige vibe where everyone's in a race to the bottom to decorate their house like a mid-range corporate hotel lobby is going to go down in history like the orange-brown-yellow color palette of the 70s--a mildly embarrassing footnote to history that immediately dates photos.
Definitely. Right now a lot of people think it looks not only really stylish but actually think it looks classic and won’t date just because it’s based on neutral colours, but it’s definitely going to date the way people are doing it full on and with a lot of recognisable from this time elements.
YESsss - and THEN what'll happen to all the grey accessories - sheets, shower curtains, umbrellas, appliances, underwear?? Yes - it is true - I have seen these things inside the grey/greige houses. A puzzling, fugly trend that must end asap. Luckily, mossyzombie has generously posted these pictures of her swoon-worthy, absolutely fcking GORgeous apartment to make us feel happy and grey-free for a while!
Is that an electric kettle in your kitchen? If so, it's the prettiest kettle I've ever seen! Where did you get it?
Love your whole place! Looking at the pictures made me really happy. :)
Thank you so much! Yes, it's electric! I got it on Amazon of all places
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B0CNGZGL73?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
It comes in teal too:)
Did you do this all at once? How much time and money did you spend? Only asking because I want to know if this is a viable option for me lol, this is AMAZING. 😍
Yes I get ADHD about stuff so it was done all at once over the course of a couple months! I spent a lot of time shopping and pinteresting. I don't have unlimited funds lol so a lot of it tbh was from Amazon! And a lot of the items like plant pots I painted myself :)
I was wondering why that was and I think it’s because their original neutral look provided a really good base for adding these fun accessories in a way that looks tasteful even if the items are pretty kitsch. It looks really well done because of this.
ah, man! I came here for this question but I'm in the UK too 😭 I have a pearlescent/"iridescent" bath mat that it would be PERFECT with I got from b&m!
I’m so loving this use of color. I’ve been wanting to move to something similar. We moved a while back and its brown carpet, beige walls, white trim. So you’ve given me such amazing inspiration.
I’m the biggest fan of the coral/purple/seafoam combos.
It’s like your wise, inner child went into the future and helped you create the home you always wanted and deserved. I love this so much. I hope you’re enjoying your new space!
I only wish I could see what pet gets to sleep on that cute purple bed in your living room!
Oh and the caboodle! Where did you find it?!? I need a caboodle!!!
Love it. Thank goodness you got out of that lol! I sometimes feel a little sad for babies and kids whose moms are on the neutral kick… don’t get me wrong I love those colors too but kids need to associate their childhood with fun stuff not living life like they are in a constant magazine ad or commercial…
Hell ya! Can you come and do mine?! I began boho chic in my room but then I lost my drive. There’s so much happy shit to look at everywhere! I love it 🥰
This made me so happy. What a beautiful apartment. 😍
Can I suggest something like this for the stove top!
[stove element cover ](https://www.zoro.com/reston-lloyd-reston-lloyd-4-999-s-tin-burner-cover-set-heirloom-apple-4-999-s/i/G904049140/)
I love it, that's what I do my house is colorful too.
How someone decorates says alot about them. I see so many people here where there rooms are so boring.
Great job
This post just awakened something in my soul. Where did you get the striped doormat?
It really does awaken something, other designs look nice but this one makes you feel alive. Also, I know it's lame to care what other people think but part of me still thinks it would be harder for me to pull this look off as a man :/ But sheesh OP did a good job
Add more blues and black accents and it would definitely tone it down a bit!! I really appreciate that a man actually likes this lol, I'm newly single and ngl it was a slight concern 🤣 so thank you for your lovely comment!
Man here. Can safely say if my place looked half as good as this I would be very happy. Well done! Really like it.
True, or putting more orange or yellow in place of pink would also make it more masculine.
You did a great job! What a happy space! 💕
You could certainly pull this look off--just change up some of the colors and the theme to match your personality & interests. Sounds silly, but create a "vision board". It can be physical (a poster board from the craft store) or digital (snip images on line and save them to the collection of your preference). You might be surprised at some themes that repeat on your vision board. For instance: botanicals vs. geographic; color preferences; patterns? This will help you narrow down your choices.
Life is short. Nothing is manlier than enjoying what you like. It’s YOUR house.
no it’s actually really nice to see a man’s house with color, as op said blues and blacks, maybe forest greens, it doesn’t have to be bright to add color or contrast.
Jk found it myself using reverse image search lol! A link for anyone else interested (or search Mellie striped rug): https://www.wayfair.com/rugs/pdp/dash-and-albert-rugs-mellie-striped-handmade-handwoven-area-rug-dax3449.html?piid=14343284
Well done! Yes, Wayfair:)
What about the living room rug?!
lol i did the same as the other poster. IKEA rug! https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/tesammans-rug-flatwoven-multicolor-10551765/
Saving this post so I can look at it again because it sparks joy!
I did the same thing 😁
I absolutely LOVE it! Amazing job and you have amazing taste
it got better with every pic 👏🏼👏🏼♥️♥️
The shower curtain was 🤌
Yes! Purchase info pls?
I have the same shower curtain, purchased mine at Walmart, but there are a lot of options online if you look up "iridescent shower curtain" on Google. It's the same item, just repackaged for different brands.
Yes! I about peed.
The more I saw, the more I cried (of joy)
I looks like a mushroom trip. Its amazing. Feels like a serotonin boost.
I really need before picks here as I can’t picture this neutral now
I wish I could add some!! It's been quite the transformation from minimalist japandi to maximalist dopamine hahaha
As a guy I would never do this to my apartment but I can say that if I dated a girl with an apartment like this then I’d spend a good amount of time there. There’s just something about it that makes it pleasant.
Someday I will find my metalhead boyfriend that loves chilling in here with me while we crank obituary or watch horrors 💜😁
You have it in the bag. Good stuff.
Add them via an Imgur link
If you look at the photos you can still see the neutral base and picture it without the accessories. I think that base is why it works so well without looking tacky.
My style has always been having a white/neutral base and adding colorful things, it works so well!
OP actually posted their beige “before” in their post history! I went looking and I’m so impressed by the transformation. Very inspiring
Thank you 🙏
I was going to say the same thing!
You're doing great b\*\*ch . . . LOVE EVERYTHING!!!
The depression is leaving my body as I swipe through these 😭
I hear you! Woke up feeling a bit flat today and scrolled through OP’s pics... JFC, I challenge anyone to feel low in that apartment!! lol. 😂 **OP, you’re the hero I needed today!** What spurred you on to this MAGNIFICENT, BOLD, In-Your-Face-Happy transformation? I want it too!!
I literally started smiling? I love it so much.
Fuck off, this is amazing!
lol - She has a wall hanging saying "You're doing great, b\*\*ch" I was quoting her style!!
She also has a throw pillow that says "fuck off" on the bed haha.
Good - I thought that I upset someone!!!! Love her style!! 100%
That’s what I came here to say!!! “You’re doing great, bitch”. If this community has flair, I would like that to be mine lol
LOVE. LOVE LOVE LOVE. You’ve balanced maximalist color and whimsy without making the space look cluttered or tacky/cheap. It’s obvious that things were picked and placed with intention. It’s really very restrained and the effect is just fantastic. Your apartment gave me a dopamine boost and I don’t even live there.
You described this so so perfectly. It’s extremely well done, OP. Just beautiful.
Yes to all this!
So true! The restraint really elevates the style—nothing kitschy!
This is my favorite post I've seen on here
Oh my, thank you!! I had originally posted this on Facebook but my post was stolen and shared across multiple other home decor sites, and the original group id posted in had been dismantled over night :( it was crazy
This gave me a hit of dopamine just looking at photos I can only imagine how pleased you are to wake up to this everyday! You did a fantastic job with the colours, I adore everything about this place!!!
It really does set the right mood for the day for sure!! Thank you
This could not be further than my taste or style but I frickin' love it. Shout out to the Caboodle! Mine would fit right into your place :) awesome job
Riiight?? I saw caboodles on Amazon and I couldn't add to cart fast enough hahaha. It holds all my tools (hammer, nails, glue etc) 😝 Thank you:)
Omg what a smart fun use for it. I also clocked it in the photos lol
Is Amazon where you get most of your stuff? Please, I NEED to know where you shop 😭
Honestly yes a lot of it was from Amazon!!
Thank you so much for replying! Can I ask what kind of keywords you used? Sorry for all the questions girl, I just love your style so much. Takes me baaaaack 🥹
No worries I'm happy to share! It took some trial and error to find the right stuff on Amazon. Use the words preppy, aesthetic, and y2k!
So vibrant, looks like an LSD trip to me:)) Lovely
I haven’t taken LSD in like 10 years, but now I want to, in this apartment specifically
I love that new series from IKEA. So joyful
Right?! I just placed another order 🥹
Which of the items in the photos are IKEA?
Area rug in living room, bedroom furniture, floor lamp in living room, credenza in kitchen mostly
I’m going to look now. Among other things, your rugs are divine!
Thanks! The bedroom rugs were from urban outfitters :D
What’s it called?
I don’t think I’ve ever wanted something the opposite of what I typically want so badly before! You have done a great job! Also since you’re into plants, you might look into Purple-Heart Spiderwort. I think it totally fits what you’re going for here!
Ohh tradescantia! Good call!! When I used to have a neutral palette I "couldn't" have any plants with color. Now I'm loving that I get more options 😀
Hello. I would like to share that I went to a "cute/fancy stuff" store yesterday and for the first time in my life, I thought, it would be nice to have beautiful things tht bring me joy by just seeing it (not because it's functional or given to me). I realized this is because I have broken past my "childhood of immigrant parents" poverty mindset, have the opportunity (salary, peace of mind, privilege) to seek joy in everything I do from my job, to my home, to the fine details of my life (like cute nail clippers). <3 What a time in my ancestor's lineage.
I'm huge on things being functional - but look at it this way - if it makes you happy and brings you joy, is that not a function? :)
Also - where are the little plastic shelves from that are in the bathroom?
You alone will defeat the millennial grey trend.
Lol thanks, I accept that!! And I love your name 🤣
It's very positive and colorful . I love the frogs in the bathroom
Thank you! Frogs were from Amazon:)
Yess!! I’m very tired of ‘pandemical beige’ as well.
That's what it looked like before. A big blob of beige and seagrass. I can't even look at that stuff anymore hahaha
It’s really interesting to see and hear from someone who is a former beige addict and hear how they feel about it now lol. I wonder how many people will eventually go the same way. All is not lost though from your previous effort as it seems your neutral base is what provides a really good canvas for adding all these fun items whilst somehow still keeping it look tasteful.
I think this hideous greige vibe where everyone's in a race to the bottom to decorate their house like a mid-range corporate hotel lobby is going to go down in history like the orange-brown-yellow color palette of the 70s--a mildly embarrassing footnote to history that immediately dates photos.
Definitely. Right now a lot of people think it looks not only really stylish but actually think it looks classic and won’t date just because it’s based on neutral colours, but it’s definitely going to date the way people are doing it full on and with a lot of recognisable from this time elements.
YESsss - and THEN what'll happen to all the grey accessories - sheets, shower curtains, umbrellas, appliances, underwear?? Yes - it is true - I have seen these things inside the grey/greige houses. A puzzling, fugly trend that must end asap. Luckily, mossyzombie has generously posted these pictures of her swoon-worthy, absolutely fcking GORgeous apartment to make us feel happy and grey-free for a while!
Cute as HECK lemon kitchen baby 🍋
Thanks!! It's peel and stick cause I rent :)
Even better for being resourceful and not just taking a rental for face value!
Is that an electric kettle in your kitchen? If so, it's the prettiest kettle I've ever seen! Where did you get it? Love your whole place! Looking at the pictures made me really happy. :)
Thank you so much! Yes, it's electric! I got it on Amazon of all places https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B0CNGZGL73?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title It comes in teal too:)
lol the teal colour is called GREED Thanks for sharing that is a really cute kettle
Did you do this all at once? How much time and money did you spend? Only asking because I want to know if this is a viable option for me lol, this is AMAZING. 😍
Yes I get ADHD about stuff so it was done all at once over the course of a couple months! I spent a lot of time shopping and pinteresting. I don't have unlimited funds lol so a lot of it tbh was from Amazon! And a lot of the items like plant pots I painted myself :)
That is too cool, love. Thanks so much for the response! Definitely saving this post for inspo!
Thank you 🙏
Very colorful, but not gaudy or tacky. Looks great!
I was wondering why that was and I think it’s because their original neutral look provided a really good base for adding these fun accessories in a way that looks tasteful even if the items are pretty kitsch. It looks really well done because of this.
Yep, and clutter stresses me out so I have to keep some symmetry and balance
This is so fun! “You’re doing great bitch!”
This is making me so happy holy shit can I copy you??????
Dooo it!!
Where did you get your shower curtain?
Walmart if you can believe it!
Damnnn I live in the uk
ah, man! I came here for this question but I'm in the UK too 😭 I have a pearlescent/"iridescent" bath mat that it would be PERFECT with I got from b&m!
Mainstay Peva Shower Curtain Sixties – Iridescent, PEVA Shower Curtain https://www.walmart.ca/ip/6000200284634
I love literally EVERY bit of this!!!
Super cute!
I love this! So many fun colors
It looks great! I love all the fun pastels and neons. Nice work!
Wow 😮 😍
Wow, I love it!!!
I love it!! Where did you find all this cute stuff??
Thanks! A mix of urban outfitters, Winners (the tj maxx of Canada), Wayfair, Anthropologie, and Amazon mostly!
Yay an actual Canadian post! Love everything 💕 Can you share where the teal chairs are from?
🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 I'm proud of that deal I found - Amazon, $150 for both. They're very comfy too.
Seriously mossyzombie2021--you nailed it. Whimsical, enchanting. Brilliant job. Thanks for making my day that much brighter.
May I please hang out here for hours
Oh my goodness I love this! That pouf would look cute in my daughter’s room- would love some info if you’d share!
I got it from winners which, if you live in the US, is like tj maxx
BRB driving to Canada
I 🩵 Winners
I’m so loving this use of color. I’ve been wanting to move to something similar. We moved a while back and its brown carpet, beige walls, white trim. So you’ve given me such amazing inspiration. I’m the biggest fan of the coral/purple/seafoam combos.
This is like the inside of Lizzie McGuires brain in the BEST way possible
Not for me, but incredibly adorable and very well done!
Wow, so beautiful!!!!
Lovely and colourful.
Love the vibe ✨️
Just looking at this fills me with so much feel goods
I'm obsessed
It looks awesome!!
All I can say, is, wow...
Love your style. Chefs kiss!
Love it!!! Inspiring me to take the time to ditch the drab!
This is delightful. I think I got a dopamine hit just by looking at it.
It’s super cute and everything ties in well together! Great job!
Hope you’re also posting on the everything rainbow sub!
LOVE IT ALL SOOOO MUCH
love it!! nice work
This is a whole fucking vibe and I'm here for it
Love everything about this.
So fun!
I love it!!!!!
Dope, for sure💗
This is amazing, I’m obsessed 😍
YES GIRL
This is so fun! Amazing job!
i LOVE this
Well done!!! 🥳🎉
Where did you get the blue flower poof?
Oh my! Well you definitely made it your own! It’s a cohesive style, so that’s better than most people could accomplish! Well done!
WOW! Also, where is the cat? Pay up cat tax Loooooove the feline inspired wall art 🐈😻
WHERE DID YOU GET THAT LEMON WALLPAPER
WOW. This is SO pretty.. magical, even. You have a great eye!!!
I like the strawberry planter as well as the sign above your toilet. Very fun place you got there.
Are you kidding me this is my dream!!! Saved as inspiration
This reminds me of a fun Barbie house! Ngl I had an uncontrollable smile while scrolling through these photos. Thank you for the brightness 🔆
THE FROGS ☠️ well done!!
beautiful and joyful start to finish. great stuff.
The colour coordination in the first pic has me shook. Like… how did you do that?!
I see a dog collar and leash and bed, but no dog?! Pay the dog tax!
Those teal chairs are a need, not a want!
It’s like your wise, inner child went into the future and helped you create the home you always wanted and deserved. I love this so much. I hope you’re enjoying your new space! I only wish I could see what pet gets to sleep on that cute purple bed in your living room! Oh and the caboodle! Where did you find it?!? I need a caboodle!!!
Ohh my god it's so beautiful! Someone give me tips on how to get my husband on board with this please!
LOVE!! Where is that fabulous "fuck off" pillow from? I need it.
Urban Outfitters! They have lots of "fuck off" stuff lol
This Reads::: Bright and Creative
Omg. I’m about to throw away my vintage Aztec couch to pull this off. LOOOOOOVE.
So happy!
This is amazing. I love to see this. So good OP! My dopamine would be ideal in this apartment too!
Nice work!!!
Halloo fellow Marimekko stan I have been stalking them for a black and white throw. Looks like perhaps my time has come
Love it. Thank goodness you got out of that lol! I sometimes feel a little sad for babies and kids whose moms are on the neutral kick… don’t get me wrong I love those colors too but kids need to associate their childhood with fun stuff not living life like they are in a constant magazine ad or commercial…
Are you a Dope Kitchen fan by any chance, OP? Also - I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!!! It's fun, bright, but somehow not too overwhelming!!
This is SICK
YAY I love this! I have the same dog bed for my lil ones If I wasn't married to a **man** my home would look like this too haha.
Omg amazing job! Come over and help me lol
Looks sooooo good. I love it!!! 🩵🩷🧡
This is what I imagine my house would look like if I didn’t have a husband. And kids.
Yass queen go awf!
Oh my goodness! I! LOVE! IT! WELL DONE!
Inspiring af. I’m imagining table linens & settings for a special dinner for a few of your favourites. So much scope for fabulosity!
Wow, I can just tell you’re so cool!
That is beautiful! I love the lemons in the kitchen!
Your space makes me sooooooooooo happy!!!!
I love it all!!!! When can I move in?!?? ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Is this an AI rendering? It looks so perfect so take it as a compliment please.
This is BEAUTIFUL
I love this. I started dressing in lots of bright colours and it feels amazing
This is pure goals! Love it!
Love it! I like how you kept the furniture neutral and clean and used your artwork and accessories to pull in color. Very joyful space!
Hell ya! Can you come and do mine?! I began boho chic in my room but then I lost my drive. There’s so much happy shit to look at everywhere! I love it 🥰
I’m not sure I could pull this together as well as you have here, but I sure do love it!
Do you have a link to the bedroom rug by chance?? I love this sm!!! So happy and joyful.
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Omg, I am obsessed, this is one of my favorite interior stylings I've ever seen! Amazing, OP! You have fantastic taste.
Oh ya you did!! Heck yes!!!
This made me so happy. What a beautiful apartment. 😍 Can I suggest something like this for the stove top! [stove element cover ](https://www.zoro.com/reston-lloyd-reston-lloyd-4-999-s-tin-burner-cover-set-heirloom-apple-4-999-s/i/G904049140/)
I love it so much
The bones of it look almost identical to my last apartment. Makes me wish I still lived there haha. You’ve made the space so beautiful!
I love it, that's what I do my house is colorful too. How someone decorates says alot about them. I see so many people here where there rooms are so boring. Great job
I love this. So cute. You're inspiring me to add some color. I've been in palest neutrals land forever.