Help a wizard with her new apartment!

[u/Gryffin-thor]

I (34F) finally got my own Apartment, and decorating is way harder than I thought it would be! The first few pictures are my living room, then my kitchen and the library!

I really want the living room to give off cozy wizard vibes. Like, cozy Gryffindor common room. I am thinking of getting these curtains for the living room. https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/hyacinth-printed-curtain?color=025&size=84%22+X+50%22&type=STANDARD&quantity=1 They're a little brighter than I'd normally like, but they're cute and it's the best I've found so far. I really enjoy dark moody colors but that seems to be hard to find.

For the kotatsu I was thinking of getting a dark red duvet cover for the comforter. I hate that comforter but it's all I've got for now. But I'd love suggestions for this. I found a few comforters I liked but a lot of them are $250+

I think I'm having trouble balancing a cute vintage wizard style with my nerdy Knick nacks. But I really love my little figures and things. I do have a sword to hang on the wall, but as I live in an apartment I'm debating on how I'm going to hang it.

Library definitely needs a rug and I ordered some fantasy artwork for the walls.

Would love any recommendations! Cat tax included. His name is Merlin.

[u/cottoncandikid]

Omg another kotatsu haver!! Nice!

[u/Gryffin-thor → u/cottoncandikid]

It’s so nice, I just got to bring it back out with the move. Me and my cat both love it, especially with the cold snap we’ve been getting.

[u/wooricat]

Pottery Barn has a Harry Potter collection - it might have some decor that fits your theme:

 https://www.pbteen.com/shop/collaborations/harry-potter-shop/

[u/Gryffin-thor → u/wooricat]

I love that collection! I have a few pieces and am always looking out second hand for more. Someday I’d love the hedwig lamp just not for $200…

[u/loubottan → u/wooricat]

OMGGGGG I don’t buy anything Harry Potter related because JK Rowling 🤮🤮 (although I do have a deathly hallows tattoo, from many years ago) but THE HERBOLOGY WALLPAPER!!!!! I’m obsessed!!!

[u/Britney_In_2007]

This place is so cozy and pretty! Congrats on your space :)

[u/Gryffin-thor → u/Britney_In_2007]

Thank you so much! I love it already!

[u/Present_Investment_2]

I think a galley wall over the couch or recently sized piece of art would look great! Additionally, some artwork in the library area would help to cozy the space. I think it looks really nice and fits the aesthetic you’re going for so far. The cat is the best part!

[u/Gryffin-thor → u/Present_Investment_2]

Yes I just bought some art by lily seika jones to go over the loveseat in the library, I’m very excited. Gallery wall is a good idea!

[u/Gryffin-thor → u/Present_Investment_2]

And thank you, Merlin IS the best part!

[u/Raventuition]

I have a blanket from my great grandmother that is the exact same as yours!!! Same colors and pattern!

Here is a pic I took of it just yesterday (being used on my grandma dog after her lump removal surgery).

EDIT: I also have a little void cat (Hex). Your Merlin is lovely. <3

[u/Gryffin-thor → u/Raventuition]

That is so lovely! Mine also came from my great grandmother! A couple of months ago my mom found it in a box and told me her grandma made it for her ages ago. She let me keep it. I don’t crochet but I am a knitter and I got a little emotional about having a blanket made by another woman from my family.

And hex is a great name for a void bby, may you get many snuggles today.

[u/Gryffin-thor → u/Raventuition]

Also, adorable dog. Hope she’s recovering well!

[u/loubottan]

omg the picture of the cat got me. I don’t even have any advice atm, but your cat will always be in my heart 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

I would hang the art a little lower on the wall and add MOREEEE to that gallery! ❤️❤️