My home office and lounge room (Ankara, Turkey)

(Reposting because my old post got automatically removed due to nonexistent location)

I once shared my room here when I moved in 3/4 years ago. But with time I added different furniture’s and changed the layout quite a bit. Happy to answer any questions you have 😊

Note: it was a journey, and most pieces just happened to be collected with time. Some pieces like Vitsoe chair 620, I literally purchased them in one country (Germany) and drove them back home.

105 points Docccc

Very nice, love the vibe

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11 points farslan

Thank you :)

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55 points Al-Pastor

This is one of the best spaces I’ve ever seen in this sub. Congratulations, you have impeccable taste.

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5 points farslan

Thanks for the kind words.

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34 points michaelosz

very very nice! definitely taking some inspirations from here. May I ask - where did you buy furniture? Custom made? Is this original Herman Miller Eames chair?

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42 points farslan

All are legit and original yes :). These were from Vitra, Swiss made. Eames chairs are produced by two manufacturers, in the U.S it's Herman Miller, in Europe it's Vitra.

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8 points TheRealHanzo

How are the prices in Turkey for those design classics?

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13 points farslan

Assume around 1.5-2x of the European prices.

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13 points TheRealHanzo

I think you posted this in the wrong sub :) first of all, this looks too professionally put together to be in the amateur sub. Secondly, that is a little fortune in one room. Very classy and timeless.

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23 points farslan

Haha right, note that it's a journey. See my post 3 years ago posted to this exact subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AmateurRoomPorn/comments/w0dbo0/my_lounge_library_part_of_my_office_ankara_turkey/

For example I always wanted to get a Vitsoe Shelves, but I waited until I could purchase them, but used the Ikea Elvarli ones. With time I replaced some of my furniture with other ones, and my existing ones went to my children's rooms or other relatives :)

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6 points TheRealHanzo

Thanks for the link to your old post. Very cool to see it come together. I wonder what you think of USM Haller cabinets and shelves.

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3 points farslan

I only have their desk and a three drawer file cabines. I love them. Very sturdy and feels like it'll outlive my kids. I once wrote a comparison between Vitsoe and USM shelves on my personal blog post, check it out here: https://arslan.io/2024/06/23/vitsoe-vs-usm-shelving-cabinets/

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1 points TheRealHanzo

That was an interesting read. For a time I had considered a USM Haller lowboard below the TV for all the electronic equipment, but our library of books has grown so much, I am considering using that space for an extension of the library.

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1 points michaelosz

I checked pricing for those shelves but struggled to get something tangible. Any chance you share how much does it cost?

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1 points farslan

They are modular so really depends on what you get or not. The prices are all listed on their website, so you need to first create a plan and then calculate the pieces. Can't say they are cheap btw.

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13 points PltEchoEcho

Where is that gorgeous, I’m assuming, squirrel painting from?

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38 points farslan

That's a Japanese Byobu. you can find those in https://www.1stdibs.com/search/furniture/?oq=byobu. Pricing ranks from 500 to 10k USD, depending on condition, artist, etc.. This one I got it from a local antique shop, which got it from an embassy worker who left the country. I paid around 1000 USD, but they are hard to find here in Turkey, for me it was worth it. I don't know the real value though, it could be that it's cheaper or worth more.

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15 points PltEchoEcho

Delightful, and what an informative answer, thank you!

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7 points Easy_Community_7867

The Byobu is such a great choice! They have such an instantly classy and classic vibe. I might have to look into finding one haha.

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4 points jw93673

How did you mount the byobu on the wall?

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9 points farslan

I attached a few hooks on each corner and then pinned those hooks to the wall.

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2 points Reedobandito

Love Byobus, been looking into buying one myself!!

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9 points Storyteller271

Beautiful

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7 points yalsayed

So good. Where can one get that Dieter Rams sofa?

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8 points farslan

Vitsoe sells them, you can order from them: vitsoe.com

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1 points yalsayed

Thanks

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5 points PatientPickle4433

Wow! I love it. It has a great feel

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4 points scummy_shower_stall

I love it! So i have to ask, what fountain pen ink do you currently have on your desk??

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8 points farslan

I have the Montblanc Haus Black (sold only in Hamburg, in their HQ) and a Sailor Manyo Ink Chigaya, also in black.

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2 points scummy_shower_stall

That's really neat about the Haus ink! Those are interesting bottles they're in, are those original to the ink, or do you transfer the inks to them?

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1 points farslan

Original. I never transfered Inks :)

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5 points Nin-p

I love all the details, like nothing is extra!

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4 points TheTwinSet02

Dream home

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4 points Peaches-is-sleepy

Stunning

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4 points Illustrious_Banana_

Dry impressed you got Vitsoe shelving out in Turkey. Very nice interior- good harmony.

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2 points farslan

Yeah, probably that was the hardest part to acquire in the whole room. Took me 3-4 months of dealing with customs and papers.

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1 points Illustrious_Banana_

Oh yeah, I can imagine- very annoying. Did you live in the UK at any point?

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1 points farslan

Nope never. I lived in Germany and in the U.S though for quite some time.

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1 points Illustrious_Banana_

Ahh ok- definitely an international flavour to your décor.

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3 points Bl1nk1nUR4r34

i’m obsessed

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3 points KoalaNo8058

Gorgeous

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3 points Remedyforinsomnia

Oh I love this. Sorry to say but I'm basically fantasizing about curling up in that super comfy chair and chilling with a book!

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3 points electrotwelve

Love the softness and warmth. Very cozy!

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2 points Gioia-In-Calabria

Gorgeous. Very tastefully done.

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2 points farslan

Thank you!

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2 points radstarr

Unbelievably classy

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2 points Shaiziin

Not one "Turkish" lamp in site. Is that just marked to us westerners??

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2 points farslan

What you mean by Turkish lamp :) It's not marketed at all, this is my room and this is how I like it.

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1 points Shaiziin

I suppose what I'm trying to say is, this room looks so modern it could have come straight out of Portland Oregon haha. I added a link to what i mean by "Turkish" lamp. They are extremely expensive in every country I've seen them sold in-- including my own. Also people teach costly classes on how to make them. I was wondering if more homes in Turkey actually look like yours and this style is just a gimmick sold to westerners.

https://nirvana-imports.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/Turkish-Mosaic-Floor-Lamp-3-globe-Sun-Beam.jpg

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1 points farslan

Aha I see. I guess the Turkish lamp you defer, we have one in our guest room, but believe me it's rare. Turkey is mostly western so the room you see of course is highly specialized as I'm into industrial design and I love designer furnitures, but you'll see houses like this in almost every city. It's very common and not a gimmick at a all.

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0 points Shaiziin

Okay thank you! I hope to visit Turkey someday. I want to see the Hagia Triada in Istanbul, and of course ride in a hot air balloon in Cappadocia. Maybe visit the underground city.

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2 points Lost_Exchange9788

How lovely. And my parents met and were married in Ankara after WW2. Mom loved Ankara.

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2 points farslan

Thank you. Ankara is a calm place, not much going one for sure :)

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2 points saturnellipse

Sir, what is the little brown box and brown pen holder on your desk. Beautiful room

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3 points farslan

The brown box is from a Japanese company specialized in creating pen and watch boxes: https://www.toyocraft.com/en/

The pen holder is from NFP Design, Istanbul, Turkey based: https://nfp-design.com/en-en

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2 points saturnellipse

Thank you

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2 points sundaywr

Look expensive. What do you do for living if I may ask?

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2 points DaftXman

I love this so much!! So stylish and minimalist and charming. Nice job!

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2 points NtahPaPe14

I wouldn’t call this ‘amateur’ at all. Everything is really nice and put together.

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2 points nosh0rning

Nice, clean and neat. Well done! Where did you get the mac holder from?

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1 points farslan

That's my own design, check it out: https://arslan.io/macbook-holder-for-apple-studio-display/

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2 points Amylein17

Ah another fountain pen enthusiast, I see. Well done, good sir!!

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3 points farslan

Yeap, I love them :)

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2 points Pleasant-Future510

Peaceful.

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2 points beethovens_lover

Classy!! I love it so much, it feels effortless and chic

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2 points zuzuzslav

Had a blast this year in Ankara. On my last visit I stayed in Kavaklidere a few nights between meeting a few factories and it was a lovely neighborhood.

Great room, btw!

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2 points Ok-System-1109

Wow that’s such a vibe. Amazing taste! Please show us the rest of your apartment

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1 points GoPauline

That's beautiful, well done!

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1 points Biz_Rito

Wonderfully put together

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2 points farslan

Thank you!

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1 points nullthing

Great setup. Where are the wall mounted shelves/drawers from?

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2 points farslan

Those are from Vitsoe.com, the 606

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1 points nullthing

Thanks

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2 points Pilaf__

it's the 606 system by Vitsoe

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1 points nullthing

Thanks

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1 points Decemberrsun

Love the way this room looks ! And I really love the squirrels in that painting 🥰

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1 points AnchoviePopcorn

Please go eat at Uighur Mutfağı for me, lütfen.

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1 points anduygulama

bi acı kahveye geliriz artık

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1 points username-taken-99

Tasteful dude.

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1 points Prior-Detective-6181

Very stylish - you have good taste and the room looks very comfortable and welcoming.

And you seem to be a very organised person, everything looks so tidy and neat!

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1 points opalsparrows

What are the details on the flooring? I love that it's both warm and neutral

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1 points pamplemousse900

Impeccable taste!

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1 points Successful_Jury_1591

I love the vibe 😌

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1 points Global_Soft_4278

A big Rams fan? I love your space!

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1 points farslan

Oh yeah, I love all his work. Huge fan.

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1 points Automatic_Tea_2550

Wow.

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1 points Texstallion

Squirrelcats? Or catsquirrels?

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1 points Icy-Election-2237

Happy cake day! Sublime furniture and taste. Do you mind sharing what your profession is/what do you work in?

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1 points farslan

Thank you. I'm a Software Engineer, but heavily invested in Industrial Design and Photography. Check out my homepage for more information about me and my work: https://arslan.io

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1 points Icy-Election-2237

Will sure check it out! Thanks for sharing and congrats.

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1 points SuspiciousQuality596

Beautiful but please straighten the desk pad

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1 points discopaints

Omg, love the Artemide lamp!

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1 points Tough-Phrase4105

Lovely design

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1 points Angelsdahe

Could you tell me what finish your Eames plywood chair has? It seems too orange for the white ash and too light for the yellow they currently make. Is it a vintage color?

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1 points farslan

Yeap, it's the American Cherry. Note that Eames are produced by two manufacturers. One is Herman Miller in the US, and Vitra rest of the world (Europe and Middle East). The one I have is from Vitra. The finishing might be not available in the US. You can see the available veneer finishes from the Vitra webpage: https://www.vitra.com/en-un/product/details/lounge-chair

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-8 points Wasted1300RPEU

It's nice, although a bit generic.

Still looks comfy though and hope you enjoy.

Just makes me think of a broader conversation about trend chasing and especially how TikTok and Instagram influence interior design hese days.

The shelves, lounge chair, paper lamp are pretty much in 99% of TikTok interior videos lol

Edit: I see, neutral and fair discussions aren't welcome here anymore? Weird....

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3 points farslan

Dunno, I never used TikTok, and some of these ideas I already had 10 years ago when Instagram wasn't even populer.

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0 points Wasted1300RPEU

Thank you for a normal response. In this case it speaks all the more for your taste that people are copying it (: great taste regardless

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