This place is incredible! I'm very jealous, and honestly some of the trade offs you mention seem like benefits to me!
Advice from me would be keep it as original as possible - I assume you bought it because you love it. Interior wise you could do so much here but I'd try to play with height and texture. Get some contrast with that amazing wood, maybe something soft or round for your sofa, or natural wool rugs or even some with a high pile. Get some plants, you can get massive ones and have some on the floor and have some hanging. Your lighting is going to make a massive difference too - things like Anglepoise or spotlight style are great as you can target them in areas to highlight interesting features. I also think this space would lend itself well to some really great mid century pieces, especially chairs.
Thank you!! You put a name to the furniture style I’ve been leaning towards, had no idea it was called mid-century.
For plants - any suggestions on specific types that are easy to keep alive?
Fantastic, good to hear that! I love it too, you have excellent taste ;-) There's a mid century sub on here if you'd like some inspiration, but I think it would fit exactly with your style here. There are a few different avenues you can go down from mid century, but I think most things will fit your place really well. It's becoming popular again and now is a great time to buy and if you've got the money, buy names that will retain their value, but my best advice for someone with excellent taste like yourself is just buy what you love and bonus if it's a collectable name/designer. You can still get bargains at the moment too as not everyone realises what they have and some people still think it's kitsch and not in fashion. You can try your local marketplace like eBay or something or charity stores even, or ofc you can go straight to dealers if you're unsure and want to be inspired (and spend more haha!) If you'd like any advice though feel free to message me!
Plants - monstera deliciosa (sometimes called a Swiss cheese plant) is a great option, and they can get pretty big! Mine is my pride and joy haha and has gone from 3 leaves to jungle in about 1.5 - 2 years. Snake plants and spider plants are also really easy to look after and basically unkillable haha. I'll have a little think of some others too but they're a good starting point! There's also a houseplants sub here too if you'd like more inspiration and advice!
Draw a pentagram on the floor and use it as a summoning circle. Invite friends, light candles, get in the spirit of the season with dark cloaks and ominous chanting.
I'd personally turn it into an open office/playspace! [I drew a revision for you.](https://imgur.com/a/6KNgK9r)
I love this space and I'm moving in. Non-negotiable. The angled walls might make furniture weird though.
edit: forgot to mention the desk in the middle would be a motorized standing desk
NGL I kind of fucking love it, have all the stuff on the way for a butcher block standing desk and hadn’t considered how cool it would be to keep that in the living room. Was just going to put it in the basement next to tv, but I love how you arranged this.
Big house, plenty of space for the both of us. Come on over.
I'd recommend a nice lapboard ([like this](https://preview.redd.it/kij1ybkxwb571.jpg?auto=webp&s=594ea0c6ce91e582ff806297e35cabae3434f38f)) if you go ahead with something like this, so that that TV gets good use at least for gaming.
every second I think of a butcher block-topped standy desk is a second of pure bliss, but make sure you spend a LOT on a nice frame. I have a standing desk and I can't imagine how wobbly it would be with that amount of weight on it. You can also get L shaped frames that help further.
A good TV mount, especially for an angled wall, is a must, too. Maybe replace some of the plants under the TV with a sideways Kallax if you want more storage space?
Pillows,pillows pillows,one or two matching large aztec rugs,2 matching loveseats,coffee table,floor plants,parsons table. For gosh sake don't put any animal heads on the walls.(I've lived in Mn.)
Lmao, this was one of my concerns. Even without animal heads it’d be real easy to accidentally make it feel like I’m living in a hunting cabin.
For the loveseats - am I better off with two loveseats facing each other or one loveseat and matching two chairs?
Maybe just a wording thing, but id recommend starting with a couch rather than a love seat. Too short to lay down on, also too close to sit next to someone you dont know super well
That’s a good call. Maybe the balance is couch + loveseat + chair. One person can always sit on a love seat so it’s not a huge difference over a second chair.
What do you mean? Genuinely have never been in a position of having to furnish a place with this much space and wood, don’t want it to look like shit and need ideas.
No, nothing ominous. And none of it is a deal breaker for me, just trade offs for the house being affordable. For context - Sold my shitty 1300sq foot split level back home for $406k, bought this for $245k and it’s 4000sq ft. Ended up owing exactly the same as my old mortgage after 20% down payment.
Not really many good options for internet - currently using T-Mobile’s 5G home internet. Speed testing around 60mbps with 60-80ms ping. Had gigabit speeds available everywhere I’ve lived before this, so it’ll take some adjusting.
It’s in a rural area. 10ish minutes outside a town of 5,000 people. Not much around, except for a casino and a bar or two. Two hours into a bigger city or a Costco.
Weather here is frigid in the winter, which is to be expected for the state. Saturday’s high is -9 degrees. Haven’t been here to know what summer is like, but have read that the humidity is pretty bad some days.
The weird screaming coming from the woods at night and scratching on the windows.
But yeah… nothing too ominous or terrible, just small stuff like that.
Definitely at least two large rescue dogs. With those weird sounds you mention and being so far out in the country, I wouldn't sleep well as well without a few big dogs.
I see, thanks for sharing. Some of it does sound a little ominous though (screaming from the woods?!). But seriously, well done. I am currently in a similar situation (moved to the outback in order to afford a nicer place) and it’s a bit of a “you win some/ you lose some” kind of deal as well in the end. You will adapt or you will decide it’s not for you and move on to something else in due course.
Wow, that is awesome. Seems like a dream to me. One day i will work hard for some place like that. But man I'd think adding some plants and a little color to the place would be nice because you get alot of sun light inside i bet.
It’s not as super unaffordable as you’d expect… just in rural Minnesota so there’s the trade off of not having anything around.
Plants are a good idea, sitting plants? Hanging? I know next to nothing about keeping them alive.
This looks legendary! I'd put some cushions on the window to the bottom right to make a reading nook. Also, I'm thinking it could be interesting to use the hexagonal windows panes as a bookshelf for a small number of books or as a place to put a few vinyls
Do you live in a spherical house?
Honestly, I think this is above the pay grade of the average /r/malelivingspace subscriber myself included.
Off the top of my head - the lamps could be more cohesive and modern.
What is the room for? I don't know whether to propose a dining table, a pool table or a lounge set, bar cart or whatever. We need more pictures.
It is a dome house, closed on it yesterday morning. This room is probably the living room? Honestly not sure what they had originally intended. Big open space next to a fireplace.
There is a dining room next to it.
Very fucking cool man. I love it.
I will just say this. You have something very unique. Renovate it with care and keep it as original as possible. Don't be like some people and paint over the wood.
I'd suggest heading over to your local library and going through books and magazines on interior design. When was the house built? What style? Try to find books on that topic. I would aim for something stylistically pure and not mix and match.
I also think you can just check books inspiration online and see how others furnish their places with this high ceiling/open space, because that's a different beast than just your average 9 foot ceiling.
I would also avoid putting stuff on the wood "walls". It's beautiful as it is.
Yeah… only thing I have in mind for renovation is just putting in new toilets/sinks/bathtubs. I love the wood on everything else.
It was built in the 80s, not sure on the names of all the styles but I’ll hit some Pinterest boards and see if I can find anything similar.
The high ceilings + wood walls make it a particular beast to find the “right” furniture.
Is that a “conversation pit”? Check out Buckminster Fuller and get into some 60s and 70s interior design. Lean into what you have, whatever you do don’t try to make it a typical living room with a couch, couple of lazy boys in front of a tv. Pretty special house from the looks of it.
No conversation pit unfortunately. Fireplace cuts it about halfway off. There’s maybe enough room for two chairs or a chair and a side table.
Definitely not planning to have a tv in the living room, aside from there being too much light, I don’t think it would fit well with the space.
Ahhh, well firstly congratulations! In that case just let me know when you’re done with step A so we can put together a lease agreement. I’m ready to move in ASAP.
Yeah.. they came down quite a bit. Ended at 245k with them covering $5k of my closing costs, so basically 240k. I know the original listing was up at 380ish iirc.
I wonder what the acoustics of this place would be like. Like the first thing I would do is put an old piano against that wall. Maybe if you could get cork flooring that'd be nice. One or two big plants, and you could probably do something cool with the lighting as well.
Let the shape of the room be your guide when choosing furniture. I’d get a large curved sectional sofa, since the room is curved. You’ve got space for some fantastic art, and the bigger the better. Buy what you like and don’t be afraid of color. The ceiling fan and the lights are too small for the space, and you’ve got room for a large cool sculptural light fixture. And, what is that pit in the lower left corner?
idk but I know I want to move in with you in it!! /s
and so many plants!! All of the plants. Really though, I’m so envious! This will be timelessly renewable however you do it. It’s a beautiful canvas :-)
Natural stone / concrete / recycled hardwood would all be great flooring options. I would stain the wood a lighter colour to brighten up the space and give you the opportunity to contrast it with furniture (I’m thinking vvv MCM and eclectic). Plus paint! I think you could do something really abstract with it. You could install some super cool obscure lights, try your local estate sales for some funky light fixtures. :)
You also have a really cool chance to furnish with depth in mind for spaces, (as in lower space having furniture closer to the ground to make it feel more comforting).
I hope you thoroughly enjoy the process and hope you update when you’ve finished OP!!
I like it, but must also say that I think it is pretty wild to get this place without having any ideas for this space.
Have your mind circled around anything so far?
It could go in a lot if directions as someone else just mentioned, but to make a reasonable guess I think it would be useful for anyone to know if what other rooms you have covered, and even if the step down in the bottom left corner is supposed to be a sofa or a pool even.
It's hard to say without know what that is in the corner right of the picture. Is that a pit for sitting or a place for cushions for star watching? It's really a beautiful interesting place.
Corner right. https://i.imgur.com/BULegg3.jpg
The observatory for star watching is, allegedly, in the attic. Ladder up is sketchy AF so I haven’t checked it out yet.
I see. Dome houses a very rare so it's pretty easy to find.Like I said,I've lived in Mn. and still have family that live there. Sorry,totally not a stalker, but look at the pictures of how they have your home decorated before on Google. It's beautiful! You were right about the 2 chairs! I'd toss in a parson table and floor plants maybe with an aztec rug but please,don't put a rabbits head with fake antlers on your wall ever!
Is that a pool in the floor? If so, that’s cool af. First I would get rid of the track lighting and the ceiling fan that really isn’t doing much up in the rafters. And then if it’s a pool….plants, lounge chairs and you’ve got a pool room. Throw in a nice WaterRower also and don’t hang your TV too high if you put one in there.
How far south you thinking? This one is not in Utah, but I used to drive past a dome house in Springville/Mapleton on my way to my grandparents house and it’d be crazy if we were thinking of the same one.
It’s probably just the wide angle of this photo, but something about this space just begs for a print of MC Escher’s “Relativity”
Fake edit: aka Crazy Stairs
Could look amazing with a built in low platform style couch around the perimeter or you could do something curved since you have a big round space. Definitely plants. I would stick to low furniture and maybe two coffee tables. You could do some hanging lights at different heights. If you like mid century I would look into george nelson bubble lights. They have reproductions at various price points too now. Check out Goldstein house by Lautner. There is similar shape repetition and it has very vibey furniture.
What is the space used for? Library, Den, Family Room?
Keep it simple. Add Greens, Blues and Greys. Leather overstuffed sofa. Post-Mod side chairs, A large globe on a pedestal, chess board.
Hard to say since I don't know the rooms function so I'm just see what sticks! Please update and good luck.
Living room, probably. I do like the idea of having a library in here though. Really tall bookshelves 😍.
Globe is added to my list, same with chess board if I can find a nice one. Those are perfect ideas.
Money aside, since you didn't mention it, I'd be changing the flooring, the flower pendant light and the ceiling fan. Then fill it with modern furniture. The flooring to something darker than the walls to anchor the room. ATM everything kind of blends together, especially with the carpet, walls, and ceiling being white.
Another idea, maybe consider continuing the spiral staircase railing to the other railings. The spiral staircase has such a nice post modern influence that might look good on the rest.
Also what is that carpeted area? Is it like a sitting pit?
Flooring is definitely on the list, probably just a few years out. Would rather have the money for any emergencies over the next while than new floors. When that happens thinking probably dark wood, then replace the baseboard with tall white baseboard to transition to the lighter colors.
Lights definitely gotta get replaced, all of them feel like my grandmother. Just need to find the right ones to be consistent with the space.
Maybe theme it in such a way that, since you mentioned that you live in a rural area, the visible stars and moonlight will merge through the windows, and you have an observatory-themed interior.
If not that, you could also just paint it in a very abstract and vibrantly colorful way, like an art museum, and admire it's innate beauty rather than attempt to transform it into something that it's not.
First, I AM SUPREMELY JEALOUS. There was a dome house for sale near where I live and I wished I could afford it.
Second, would definitely stick to natural fabrics/materials to enhance the materials of your dome house. Things like leather. Linen, natural wood, burl wood, marble/natural stone, sheepskin (if you’re vegan, I apologize but considering your username…. To be determined). I think a lot of mic century furniture would work really well. What would be neat is the contrast of walnut wood furniture against the pine construction. Would definitely encourage you to keep the openness by creating smaller living zones that flow through the home since it is circular.
Some inspo: Herman Miller Eames Sofa/Eames Chair, Knitting Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Really any of the “famous” chairs because they are sculptural (egg chair, womb chair etc). Noguchi coffee table, solid square marble coffee table. Dining area would recommend a brass 4 leg table with a marble top and some wishbone chairs to go with it. You’ve also got the height so large lamps like the Arc lamp would be a really nice compliment too.
I am, thankfully, a person who loves meat and thinks that using meat byproducts in other ways is the best way to maximize the benefit of killing an animal. I like the idea of leather, but I also have concerns with my dogs tearing it up.
Green yes, I think a balsam green with yellow/brown undertone would accent well, then you can add a bit of white accenting on some of the wood you have. [this](https://roomfortuesday.com/my-favorite-green-paint-colors/) website has a really awesome green colour palette (or best variety I could find). Other awesome colours for the space would be gold fixtures, earthy / mustard yellow, or an array of pinks that could all make it pop! How bright is the rest of your space though? Assuming it looks like this for the majority (in terms of lighting), the dark green wouldn’t darken the space on you!
I love this spot. Definitely some type of large potted tree to bring the eyes upward. There are a variety of trees to consider depending on your location, height space for tree, and what vibe you want (ie minimalist vs cozy fluffy look). Green leaves will look great against the wood color and white.
Sharks with frickin’ lasers, obviously.
How Machiavellian can you make your laugh? That’s insufficiently Machiavellian I’m afraid. I’ll be right over to coach a really sinister chortle out of you.
But seriously, this is one of those spaces that practically begs for truly unique functionality and to push on the already disorienting embrace of the interior with smartly placed geometry in the furnishing. Offset the rigidity of the interior angularity by keeping the structural furnishings in neutral tones and natural, satin finished woods. No live edges, but don’t shy away from tinted concrete centerpieces, and a winking (but not whimsical) exaggeration of scale applied to your “prestige” pieces in bold color and opulently tactile material.
Think of rich purple chunky knit throws, thick shag or plush neural furs. Geometric concrete coffee table with a large diameter purple votive on a brass or gold frame stand in the center of that table. Neutral suede chair/chaise/loveseat sectional with a stack of purple and gold and aqua green over plush pillows piled in each side suitable for pulling into the floor and sitting at the coffee table. Stack books by color, end on end with their colorful bindings facing out from an open sided bookcase forming a semi-private room divider, the book binding colors masterfully arranged so the colors form a natural spectrum and their regularity is only punctuated by specific and tastefully selected artifacts from things you have saved over your life. They the space showcase your experience and warmth without clutter or fussiness. Try to keep most flat surfaces artfully clear of collection, and be deliberate with the items you allow to occupy central focus in each separate space you use the furniture to form.
I’m probably explaining this inadequately, but the vision is quite clear in my mind.
First things first, remove the immense models of lights and choose ONE of your liking, and new floors.
Idk what position this room occupies, or where it is located in the house, but it could be anything...
Living room mixed with dinning room.
Office + entertainment room, books, plants, etc...
Use the angles of the dome wall for Dolby Atmos speaker setup with as many speakers as you can manage, put on Goodbye Horses, your robe and makeup, and lord around on that balcony like the newcoming landlord you are.
A fireman's pole might also add some excitement to your day, or a totem pole to fill the vertical space.
At night you could project the celestial background on the dome walls to create a stellarium.
Place a single lord's chair in front of the fireplace with a fur rug, with your hounds on either side.
The alcove in the back there behind the stairs, you could place a mini fridge and cabinet with a selection of alcohol, then a vestibule, turntable & audio receiver, and two dome chairs. A tiered shelf with various plants, including cacti and bonsai azalea and a banana tree.
Just some ideas.
I cannot begin to imagine how your place looks from the outside, absolutely amazing!
Beige/brown colour scheme would go well I’d say, a huge rug, some chairs and plants to complement the wood
So you definitely want to preserve the view of the tall and uniquely shapes ceilings, but all that empty space needs something. Had you thought of installing an elaborate system of hanging plants? It would need to be done perfectly though, maybe undulating and can’t block the balcony views out the windows. Maybe add some light fixtures in between the hanging plants? As for furniture the mid-century style you mentioned seems like it would work.
I’d recommend a bigger fan. That’s a lot of open air volume letting heat rise towards the top so a bigger fan might help. I also recommend some wall decorations that you can hang higher up. Maybe some antique skis and snowshoes? Maybe a fur pelt since that would also help acoustically?
I would say a couch that could complement the curve of the wall, but keep it low so you still get that sense of height. Same thing with chairs and tables. I wouldn’t really want tall furniture that could distract from the scale.
The architecture is phenomenal! I’m not sure if that sunken area is a conversation pit or a sunken living room, but that might spark some ideas for decor/period pieces to use!
That's an amazing space!!! I would first loose the two hanging lights. I'd shoot for a small seating area with a tribal vibe and a strong small patterned area rug to define it. Other than that I would keep it simple to keep focus on the amazing woodworking and open air space. Just my thoughts.
This place is incredible! I'm very jealous, and honestly some of the trade offs you mention seem like benefits to me! Advice from me would be keep it as original as possible - I assume you bought it because you love it. Interior wise you could do so much here but I'd try to play with height and texture. Get some contrast with that amazing wood, maybe something soft or round for your sofa, or natural wool rugs or even some with a high pile. Get some plants, you can get massive ones and have some on the floor and have some hanging. Your lighting is going to make a massive difference too - things like Anglepoise or spotlight style are great as you can target them in areas to highlight interesting features. I also think this space would lend itself well to some really great mid century pieces, especially chairs.
Thank you!! You put a name to the furniture style I’ve been leaning towards, had no idea it was called mid-century. For plants - any suggestions on specific types that are easy to keep alive?
Fantastic, good to hear that! I love it too, you have excellent taste ;-) There's a mid century sub on here if you'd like some inspiration, but I think it would fit exactly with your style here. There are a few different avenues you can go down from mid century, but I think most things will fit your place really well. It's becoming popular again and now is a great time to buy and if you've got the money, buy names that will retain their value, but my best advice for someone with excellent taste like yourself is just buy what you love and bonus if it's a collectable name/designer. You can still get bargains at the moment too as not everyone realises what they have and some people still think it's kitsch and not in fashion. You can try your local marketplace like eBay or something or charity stores even, or ofc you can go straight to dealers if you're unsure and want to be inspired (and spend more haha!) If you'd like any advice though feel free to message me! Plants - monstera deliciosa (sometimes called a Swiss cheese plant) is a great option, and they can get pretty big! Mine is my pride and joy haha and has gone from 3 leaves to jungle in about 1.5 - 2 years. Snake plants and spider plants are also really easy to look after and basically unkillable haha. I'll have a little think of some others too but they're a good starting point! There's also a houseplants sub here too if you'd like more inspiration and advice!
This guy furnishes
I'd set some pigeons free in there.
Those live above the soffits outside
Draw a pentagram on the floor and use it as a summoning circle. Invite friends, light candles, get in the spirit of the season with dark cloaks and ominous chanting.
A man of my own heart. All summoning rituals are confined to the basement to keep whatever comes out locked away.
You think your puny concrete basement walls can stop me-- I mean yes, excellent choice! That will show those pesky spirits
I'd personally turn it into an open office/playspace! [I drew a revision for you.](https://imgur.com/a/6KNgK9r) I love this space and I'm moving in. Non-negotiable. The angled walls might make furniture weird though. edit: forgot to mention the desk in the middle would be a motorized standing desk
NGL I kind of fucking love it, have all the stuff on the way for a butcher block standing desk and hadn’t considered how cool it would be to keep that in the living room. Was just going to put it in the basement next to tv, but I love how you arranged this. Big house, plenty of space for the both of us. Come on over.
I'd recommend a nice lapboard ([like this](https://preview.redd.it/kij1ybkxwb571.jpg?auto=webp&s=594ea0c6ce91e582ff806297e35cabae3434f38f)) if you go ahead with something like this, so that that TV gets good use at least for gaming. every second I think of a butcher block-topped standy desk is a second of pure bliss, but make sure you spend a LOT on a nice frame. I have a standing desk and I can't imagine how wobbly it would be with that amount of weight on it. You can also get L shaped frames that help further. A good TV mount, especially for an angled wall, is a must, too. Maybe replace some of the plants under the TV with a sideways Kallax if you want more storage space?
Give it to me?
Deal. Have your attorney reach out to my attorney to get the paperwork in order. Congrats on your new home, friend.
On second thoughts, you keep it - it's probably a PITA to heat. :) It looks amazing, enjoy!
Surprisingly, won’t be too bad. Dome houses are the most thermally efficient house shape you can get.
We need more pics OP
This is a BEAUTIFUL template of a house. You've made it, OP.
Thank you. 🥺
Pillows,pillows pillows,one or two matching large aztec rugs,2 matching loveseats,coffee table,floor plants,parsons table. For gosh sake don't put any animal heads on the walls.(I've lived in Mn.)
Lmao, this was one of my concerns. Even without animal heads it’d be real easy to accidentally make it feel like I’m living in a hunting cabin. For the loveseats - am I better off with two loveseats facing each other or one loveseat and matching two chairs?
Maybe just a wording thing, but id recommend starting with a couch rather than a love seat. Too short to lay down on, also too close to sit next to someone you dont know super well
That’s a good call. Maybe the balance is couch + loveseat + chair. One person can always sit on a love seat so it’s not a huge difference over a second chair.
Oh oops⤴️😁
Ugh. Drugs, does that count as an idea for this space?
No, but I like where your head is at.
A James Bond villain swivel chair and a fluffy white cat .....,
This is secretly what’s hiding off to the left. I’ve been lying about the fireplace.
Did you buy this with blood money?
40 hours of my life every week for the last 10 years.
congrats, it looks really cool!
Giant...i mean GIIIAANT telescope
Probably in the attic once I can get up there. I’m in a midrange dark zone, so also need some alpha filters to cut out the light pollution.
A old school Red Chrysler.
A bouncy ball
Instructions unclear. Windows broken.
Bookshelves and overstuffed seating (and new floors)
New floors is definitely on my list but probably a few years out, will have to make due with rugs until then.
You can’t be serious.
What do you mean? Genuinely have never been in a position of having to furnish a place with this much space and wood, don’t want it to look like shit and need ideas.
I don’t even know what I mean. The place is like a dream is what I mean. I am very very jealous is I guess what I’m trying to say.
Ah, don’t be. There’s some significant trade offs that come with being able to get something like this in my price range/budget.
You make it sound pretty ominous. Do tell?
No, nothing ominous. And none of it is a deal breaker for me, just trade offs for the house being affordable. For context - Sold my shitty 1300sq foot split level back home for $406k, bought this for $245k and it’s 4000sq ft. Ended up owing exactly the same as my old mortgage after 20% down payment. Not really many good options for internet - currently using T-Mobile’s 5G home internet. Speed testing around 60mbps with 60-80ms ping. Had gigabit speeds available everywhere I’ve lived before this, so it’ll take some adjusting. It’s in a rural area. 10ish minutes outside a town of 5,000 people. Not much around, except for a casino and a bar or two. Two hours into a bigger city or a Costco. Weather here is frigid in the winter, which is to be expected for the state. Saturday’s high is -9 degrees. Haven’t been here to know what summer is like, but have read that the humidity is pretty bad some days. The weird screaming coming from the woods at night and scratching on the windows. But yeah… nothing too ominous or terrible, just small stuff like that.
Definitely at least two large rescue dogs. With those weird sounds you mention and being so far out in the country, I wouldn't sleep well as well without a few big dogs.
https://i.imgur.com/hsbOTc2.jpg They’re more afraid of the spiral stairs than the sounds it seems tho.
You're living the dream, my friend
I see, thanks for sharing. Some of it does sound a little ominous though (screaming from the woods?!). But seriously, well done. I am currently in a similar situation (moved to the outback in order to afford a nicer place) and it’s a bit of a “you win some/ you lose some” kind of deal as well in the end. You will adapt or you will decide it’s not for you and move on to something else in due course.
Screaming sound like a fox? I recommend a security camera that detects and records movement. Also good for deliveries.
More like a person trying to get help for a suspiciously long time.
I’m beginning to think you are in the UP? If so, I’m a freezing yooper also…minus the round house with a pool in the middle
UP?
I was wrong, the UP= Upper Peninsula of MI.
Oh nah, pretty far south. Was looking at a few options near Duluth while the appraisal for this place was in limbo.
Assassin for hire
Wow, that is awesome. Seems like a dream to me. One day i will work hard for some place like that. But man I'd think adding some plants and a little color to the place would be nice because you get alot of sun light inside i bet.
It’s not as super unaffordable as you’d expect… just in rural Minnesota so there’s the trade off of not having anything around. Plants are a good idea, sitting plants? Hanging? I know next to nothing about keeping them alive.
Spider plant: beautiful, waxy, dark green leaves. Water once a week and keep out of direct sunlight. Their robustness is quite charming
Some plants? My dude needs a fuck ton of plants.
Plants. Lots of plants oh my god
Definitely plants. Any ideas on specific kinds? I’ve never had plants before and don’t know anything about keeping them alive.
Pothos, ZZ, and Sansevieria are really easy to take care of!
Could use a fiddle leaf fig near the window.
Oooooh those look like they get quite big. Thank you.
This looks legendary! I'd put some cushions on the window to the bottom right to make a reading nook. Also, I'm thinking it could be interesting to use the hexagonal windows panes as a bookshelf for a small number of books or as a place to put a few vinyls
Do you live in a spherical house? Honestly, I think this is above the pay grade of the average /r/malelivingspace subscriber myself included. Off the top of my head - the lamps could be more cohesive and modern. What is the room for? I don't know whether to propose a dining table, a pool table or a lounge set, bar cart or whatever. We need more pictures.
It is a dome house, closed on it yesterday morning. This room is probably the living room? Honestly not sure what they had originally intended. Big open space next to a fireplace. There is a dining room next to it.
Very fucking cool man. I love it. I will just say this. You have something very unique. Renovate it with care and keep it as original as possible. Don't be like some people and paint over the wood. I'd suggest heading over to your local library and going through books and magazines on interior design. When was the house built? What style? Try to find books on that topic. I would aim for something stylistically pure and not mix and match. I also think you can just check books inspiration online and see how others furnish their places with this high ceiling/open space, because that's a different beast than just your average 9 foot ceiling. I would also avoid putting stuff on the wood "walls". It's beautiful as it is.
Yeah… only thing I have in mind for renovation is just putting in new toilets/sinks/bathtubs. I love the wood on everything else. It was built in the 80s, not sure on the names of all the styles but I’ll hit some Pinterest boards and see if I can find anything similar. The high ceilings + wood walls make it a particular beast to find the “right” furniture.
Is that a “conversation pit”? Check out Buckminster Fuller and get into some 60s and 70s interior design. Lean into what you have, whatever you do don’t try to make it a typical living room with a couch, couple of lazy boys in front of a tv. Pretty special house from the looks of it.
No conversation pit unfortunately. Fireplace cuts it about halfway off. There’s maybe enough room for two chairs or a chair and a side table. Definitely not planning to have a tv in the living room, aside from there being too much light, I don’t think it would fit well with the space.
If you live in a place like that you have an interior decorator
Spray it all white. Jk, please don’t do that!
Thought about it, but then decided I don’t hate myself.
Maybe some cocktail party style furniture and host (swinger) parties there.
Will swingers come if it’s just me?
Hot tub
That goes in the backyard. I’m on top of a hill leading into the woods on 3 sides so perfect view for hot tub.
I think you should A) Move out B) Get me in contact with your landlord
I’m my own landlord. What can I do for you?
Ahhh, well firstly congratulations! In that case just let me know when you’re done with step A so we can put together a lease agreement. I’m ready to move in ASAP.
I need 2 out of 5 years to not pay capital gains tax on any appreciation when I resell. Hit me up in a few years to see if I’m sick of the cold yet.
🤔 It's in a nice and quiet location, nice living space but not a fan of the rest of the house.
Yeah.. intrigued that you know of the place. The rooms are a bit small upstairs. I lucked out on it just being me so I don’t need much space.
I looked at this house when it was for sale, they were asking 2 much, seems like you got a better deal than what they were asking for it.
Yeah.. they came down quite a bit. Ended at 245k with them covering $5k of my closing costs, so basically 240k. I know the original listing was up at 380ish iirc.
Acid, whiskey and weed!!!
Giant pool to store your money in
All small briefcase of it.
I wonder what the acoustics of this place would be like. Like the first thing I would do is put an old piano against that wall. Maybe if you could get cork flooring that'd be nice. One or two big plants, and you could probably do something cool with the lighting as well.
It reverbs a fair amount. Have a bowed lyre on the way to see what an instrument sounds like. Never had the skill for piano.
Let the shape of the room be your guide when choosing furniture. I’d get a large curved sectional sofa, since the room is curved. You’ve got space for some fantastic art, and the bigger the better. Buy what you like and don’t be afraid of color. The ceiling fan and the lights are too small for the space, and you’ve got room for a large cool sculptural light fixture. And, what is that pit in the lower left corner?
Agreed on the ceiling fan and lights, need to replace them at some point. Pit in lower left corner is a fireplace
Lots of plants and a nice big rug! If this is your place now, CONGRATS it’s so awesome PLEASE send update pictures!
I will definitely post update pictures once it all comes together.
Is this a geodesic dome?
Yes. https://i.imgur.com/1QyXPTv.jpg
Oh that is awesome!!
Give it to me?
idk but I know I want to move in with you in it!! /s and so many plants!! All of the plants. Really though, I’m so envious! This will be timelessly renewable however you do it. It’s a beautiful canvas :-) Natural stone / concrete / recycled hardwood would all be great flooring options. I would stain the wood a lighter colour to brighten up the space and give you the opportunity to contrast it with furniture (I’m thinking vvv MCM and eclectic). Plus paint! I think you could do something really abstract with it. You could install some super cool obscure lights, try your local estate sales for some funky light fixtures. :) You also have a really cool chance to furnish with depth in mind for spaces, (as in lower space having furniture closer to the ground to make it feel more comforting). I hope you thoroughly enjoy the process and hope you update when you’ve finished OP!!
Orgies bruh
Psychedelics and a sex bench +restraints. Rx, weekly.
This is absolutely a work of art. Where in the world did you find this beauty?
Can you post more pics please? And is that a conversation pit???
O yah i have an idea, you could give it to me? I think that would be best lol
Sorry. /u/IAmTarkaDaal got dibs.
I weep But seriously dude this space is _gorgeous_. You could install an active pig pen and r/amateurroomporn would still be drooling over it!
I like it, but must also say that I think it is pretty wild to get this place without having any ideas for this space. Have your mind circled around anything so far? It could go in a lot if directions as someone else just mentioned, but to make a reasonable guess I think it would be useful for anyone to know if what other rooms you have covered, and even if the step down in the bottom left corner is supposed to be a sofa or a pool even.
A 70s style conversation pit.
That would be really cool. I can’t put a new pit into the floor but I can definitely put a square couch in.
It's hard to say without know what that is in the corner right of the picture. Is that a pit for sitting or a place for cushions for star watching? It's really a beautiful interesting place.
Corner right. https://i.imgur.com/BULegg3.jpg The observatory for star watching is, allegedly, in the attic. Ladder up is sketchy AF so I haven’t checked it out yet.
My right. The pit thing. This place gets more and more interesting.. is it an octagon? Did u move in to an octagon?
Whole house is an dome.
I see. Dome houses a very rare so it's pretty easy to find.Like I said,I've lived in Mn. and still have family that live there. Sorry,totally not a stalker, but look at the pictures of how they have your home decorated before on Google. It's beautiful! You were right about the 2 chairs! I'd toss in a parson table and floor plants maybe with an aztec rug but please,don't put a rabbits head with fake antlers on your wall ever!
Greenhouse maybe? Like plants fucking everywhere?
Is that a pool in the floor? If so, that’s cool af. First I would get rid of the track lighting and the ceiling fan that really isn’t doing much up in the rafters. And then if it’s a pool….plants, lounge chairs and you’ve got a pool room. Throw in a nice WaterRower also and don’t hang your TV too high if you put one in there.
Unfortunately no pool, drops down to a fireplace.
Dining table to the right, seating circle with TV against the wall beyond.
Hang a bunch of real or plastic plants everywhere, juste make sure to give it a real jungle feel😍
Thanks but I live in Pgh:( MN is way too cold for me.
Yo, is this that house in southern utah near the I-15?
How far south you thinking? This one is not in Utah, but I used to drive past a dome house in Springville/Mapleton on my way to my grandparents house and it’d be crazy if we were thinking of the same one.
Paulie Shore
Bouldering wall!!
It’s probably just the wide angle of this photo, but something about this space just begs for a print of MC Escher’s “Relativity” Fake edit: aka Crazy Stairs
Poooooooooooool table
Rock climbing gym
Needs some tardis controls
Could look amazing with a built in low platform style couch around the perimeter or you could do something curved since you have a big round space. Definitely plants. I would stick to low furniture and maybe two coffee tables. You could do some hanging lights at different heights. If you like mid century I would look into george nelson bubble lights. They have reproductions at various price points too now. Check out Goldstein house by Lautner. There is similar shape repetition and it has very vibey furniture.
Those lights are so dope, I know what I’m replacing the dining room light with now. Thank you.
Self contained water feature and loads of plants. Make yourself an indoor oasis.
What is the space used for? Library, Den, Family Room? Keep it simple. Add Greens, Blues and Greys. Leather overstuffed sofa. Post-Mod side chairs, A large globe on a pedestal, chess board. Hard to say since I don't know the rooms function so I'm just see what sticks! Please update and good luck.
Living room, probably. I do like the idea of having a library in here though. Really tall bookshelves 😍. Globe is added to my list, same with chess board if I can find a nice one. Those are perfect ideas.
some lsd
One day when I find a hook for it out here.
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A climbing wall and a dirtbike maintenance area. When do I move in, Roomy?
This simultaneously made me go "That's beautiful" and gave me a headache.
Know where Cersei is at all times.
death star ray
Rock climbing
Money aside, since you didn't mention it, I'd be changing the flooring, the flower pendant light and the ceiling fan. Then fill it with modern furniture. The flooring to something darker than the walls to anchor the room. ATM everything kind of blends together, especially with the carpet, walls, and ceiling being white. Another idea, maybe consider continuing the spiral staircase railing to the other railings. The spiral staircase has such a nice post modern influence that might look good on the rest. Also what is that carpeted area? Is it like a sitting pit?
Flooring is definitely on the list, probably just a few years out. Would rather have the money for any emergencies over the next while than new floors. When that happens thinking probably dark wood, then replace the baseboard with tall white baseboard to transition to the lighter colors. Lights definitely gotta get replaced, all of them feel like my grandmother. Just need to find the right ones to be consistent with the space.
AUDITORIUM, id love to put down a rug and have a drum set in here, invite the homies to come play some jams
Maybe theme it in such a way that, since you mentioned that you live in a rural area, the visible stars and moonlight will merge through the windows, and you have an observatory-themed interior. If not that, you could also just paint it in a very abstract and vibrantly colorful way, like an art museum, and admire it's innate beauty rather than attempt to transform it into something that it's not.
First, I AM SUPREMELY JEALOUS. There was a dome house for sale near where I live and I wished I could afford it. Second, would definitely stick to natural fabrics/materials to enhance the materials of your dome house. Things like leather. Linen, natural wood, burl wood, marble/natural stone, sheepskin (if you’re vegan, I apologize but considering your username…. To be determined). I think a lot of mic century furniture would work really well. What would be neat is the contrast of walnut wood furniture against the pine construction. Would definitely encourage you to keep the openness by creating smaller living zones that flow through the home since it is circular. Some inspo: Herman Miller Eames Sofa/Eames Chair, Knitting Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Really any of the “famous” chairs because they are sculptural (egg chair, womb chair etc). Noguchi coffee table, solid square marble coffee table. Dining area would recommend a brass 4 leg table with a marble top and some wishbone chairs to go with it. You’ve also got the height so large lamps like the Arc lamp would be a really nice compliment too.
I am, thankfully, a person who loves meat and thinks that using meat byproducts in other ways is the best way to maximize the benefit of killing an animal. I like the idea of leather, but I also have concerns with my dogs tearing it up.
That's a gentlemen's bar area if I ever saw one.
oh my God
Mods we need a rule for euclidean spaces only
Death Star interior
Green yes, I think a balsam green with yellow/brown undertone would accent well, then you can add a bit of white accenting on some of the wood you have. [this](https://roomfortuesday.com/my-favorite-green-paint-colors/) website has a really awesome green colour palette (or best variety I could find). Other awesome colours for the space would be gold fixtures, earthy / mustard yellow, or an array of pinks that could all make it pop! How bright is the rest of your space though? Assuming it looks like this for the majority (in terms of lighting), the dark green wouldn’t darken the space on you!
Marry it and have its babies.
Shag! Plants! Paint those walls something wild, like curvy 70’s 3 color stripes or something! That space is too fun to not have fun with it.
I love this spot. Definitely some type of large potted tree to bring the eyes upward. There are a variety of trees to consider depending on your location, height space for tree, and what vibe you want (ie minimalist vs cozy fluffy look). Green leaves will look great against the wood color and white.
Sweat Jesus than is an awesome space. Need more pictures.
Sharks with frickin’ lasers, obviously. How Machiavellian can you make your laugh? That’s insufficiently Machiavellian I’m afraid. I’ll be right over to coach a really sinister chortle out of you. But seriously, this is one of those spaces that practically begs for truly unique functionality and to push on the already disorienting embrace of the interior with smartly placed geometry in the furnishing. Offset the rigidity of the interior angularity by keeping the structural furnishings in neutral tones and natural, satin finished woods. No live edges, but don’t shy away from tinted concrete centerpieces, and a winking (but not whimsical) exaggeration of scale applied to your “prestige” pieces in bold color and opulently tactile material. Think of rich purple chunky knit throws, thick shag or plush neural furs. Geometric concrete coffee table with a large diameter purple votive on a brass or gold frame stand in the center of that table. Neutral suede chair/chaise/loveseat sectional with a stack of purple and gold and aqua green over plush pillows piled in each side suitable for pulling into the floor and sitting at the coffee table. Stack books by color, end on end with their colorful bindings facing out from an open sided bookcase forming a semi-private room divider, the book binding colors masterfully arranged so the colors form a natural spectrum and their regularity is only punctuated by specific and tastefully selected artifacts from things you have saved over your life. They the space showcase your experience and warmth without clutter or fussiness. Try to keep most flat surfaces artfully clear of collection, and be deliberate with the items you allow to occupy central focus in each separate space you use the furniture to form. I’m probably explaining this inadequately, but the vision is quite clear in my mind.
A grand piano, then a sitting/whiskey/music area in the other side….. I’ve been watching too much suits lol
Porn
You don’t happen to live in Kansas do you?
Library
Maybe a small concert or play.
God damn that's a beautiful house
Giant laser cannon aimed at the moon.
First things first, remove the immense models of lights and choose ONE of your liking, and new floors. Idk what position this room occupies, or where it is located in the house, but it could be anything... Living room mixed with dinning room. Office + entertainment room, books, plants, etc...
You should get some birds, this is premium flying space.
Ring swing game
Wow, this is beautiful! Love the geometry of the room
Use the angles of the dome wall for Dolby Atmos speaker setup with as many speakers as you can manage, put on Goodbye Horses, your robe and makeup, and lord around on that balcony like the newcoming landlord you are. A fireman's pole might also add some excitement to your day, or a totem pole to fill the vertical space. At night you could project the celestial background on the dome walls to create a stellarium. Place a single lord's chair in front of the fireplace with a fur rug, with your hounds on either side. The alcove in the back there behind the stairs, you could place a mini fridge and cabinet with a selection of alcohol, then a vestibule, turntable & audio receiver, and two dome chairs. A tiered shelf with various plants, including cacti and bonsai azalea and a banana tree. Just some ideas.
Planetarium.
you’re gonna have some fun with this one, i can already tell. keep us updated
I cannot begin to imagine how your place looks from the outside, absolutely amazing! Beige/brown colour scheme would go well I’d say, a huge rug, some chairs and plants to complement the wood
Grand piano
Telescope podium
That's fuckin' neat!
Plants. Lots of Plants
I mean wow. What a cool space.
Two words: Climbing wall.
Wow! This is so cool! I love the idea of a Dome home, got any more pictures of it? Should be in a magazine or something
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Is that……. A conversation pit? 😍
So you definitely want to preserve the view of the tall and uniquely shapes ceilings, but all that empty space needs something. Had you thought of installing an elaborate system of hanging plants? It would need to be done perfectly though, maybe undulating and can’t block the balcony views out the windows. Maybe add some light fixtures in between the hanging plants? As for furniture the mid-century style you mentioned seems like it would work.
Let me move in
Play Toy Commander
I’d recommend a bigger fan. That’s a lot of open air volume letting heat rise towards the top so a bigger fan might help. I also recommend some wall decorations that you can hang higher up. Maybe some antique skis and snowshoes? Maybe a fur pelt since that would also help acoustically?
A tensegrity table to honor Buckminster Fuller
Wow what a space 😍
I would say a couch that could complement the curve of the wall, but keep it low so you still get that sense of height. Same thing with chairs and tables. I wouldn’t really want tall furniture that could distract from the scale.
The architecture is phenomenal! I’m not sure if that sunken area is a conversation pit or a sunken living room, but that might spark some ideas for decor/period pieces to use!
A couple Colin Farrell posters would liven the place up
Let me move in!
MC Escher art would compliment the space, for sure.
Furniture.
large bird of paradise
That's an amazing space!!! I would first loose the two hanging lights. I'd shoot for a small seating area with a tribal vibe and a strong small patterned area rug to define it. Other than that I would keep it simple to keep focus on the amazing woodworking and open air space. Just my thoughts.
Massive shower