A Reddit user has turned heads online after unveiling a striking room transformation in his new home—one entirely dedicated to his pet snake.
The post, shared by Chase (u/AngleRelative4683), a 28-year-old in Arizona who works in behavioral health, specializing in addiction treatment, quickly gained traction after being uploaded to the r/malelivingspace subreddit.
Titled “I was allowed one room to design in our new house. Dedicated it to my girl,” the post has received 22,000 upvotes since it was shared on October 20.
“We just got a house and I was given free range to design the back room,” Chase, who did not share his last name, wrote in the caption. “This is how it turned out. What else should I do with it?”
Images shared with the post show a dark-toned interior with a sleek, moody décor. A grey-black dresser topped with a large glass enclosure sits prominently in the room, housing Harper, Chase’s pet snake. A snake-patterned rug ties the room together, adding a subtle but thematic detail to the space.
Explaining the origins of the room project, Chase told Newsweek: “My boyfriend and I bought the house just a few weeks ago. He is great with design and a bit of a control freak, haha, so we decided I was in charge of the back room, and he can do whatever he wants with the rest of the house.”
The viral post comes at a time when American homeowners are increasingly investing in unique renovations. A 2024 survey by Houzz, a home design website, reported that median spending on home renovations in the U.S. has risen sharply in recent years—up 60 percent, from $15,000 in 2020 to $24,000 in 2023.
Kitchens were the most commonly renovated interior room, followed closely by guest bathrooms and primary bathrooms. Living rooms were also a priority, with living room renovations often took longer to plan than other spaces, averaging 8.1 months of preparation, the survey found.
‘She’s the Queen’
Chase got the snake earlier this year in January and “fell in love with her,” he told Newsweek. “She’s the queen of the house and I wanted to give her the best room. I’ve always been passionate about reptiles and have a massive respect for them. I wanted to give her own room to shine in.”
The resulting space features natural elements, embracing a minimalist yet expressive style. “I was hoping to achieve an aesthetic that is naturalistic, warm, and sophisticated,” Chase said. “Some highlighted features are the beautiful snake pattern rug and the jungle wallpaper. I am extremely happy with how it turned out.”
Reddit users were quick to show their admiration for both the room and the sentiment behind it.
“I am not a snake person, but you did great,” commented u/PistolofPete.
“Same. Not a fan of snakes, but the room looks amazing!” wrote u/OhHowIMeantTo, adding “ wonder if it’ll be multipurpose, like a study or gaming room, or only to house the snake.”
Another user, u/New-IncognitoWindow, suggested Chase’s eye for design shouldn’t be limited to a single room. “Pretty sure you should have creative control for the rest of your place.!”
U/southside_jim added: “Nice work. Respect for your love of your snake too.”
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