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QuestionWhat are good themes for bedrooms?Garrison Hullinger is an Interior Designer and the President of Studio Garrison. With more than 15 years of experience, he specializes in client-centered design that balances beauty and warmth with comfort and functionality. Garrison and GHID’s work has been featured in numerous publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Interior Design Magazine. Garrison attended Oklahoma Christian University.Color blocking is great since it allows you to really embrace some bold colors. You can also try out a Memphis design—it's a leftover style from the 80s that's really fun and freeform.
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QuestionCan I put rugs over my carpet?Community AnswerSure, rugs work best on low pile carpet.
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QuestionWhat if I can't afford anything cool?Community AnswerLook for things that are "gently used" at garage sales, thrift stores, and flea markets where you can haggle prices.
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QuestionWhat do I do if I'm renting?Community AnswerWell, you probably won't be able to paint, but there is still plenty you can do to spruce up your room. Check thrift stores for some cool inexpensive stuff, and get creative.
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QuestionWhat if I can't pick a theme for my room?Community AnswerIf you can't pick a theme for your room, try choosing a color scheme instead. Often it's easier to design a room based on a color palate rather than a theme.
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QuestionCould my theme be the galaxy cause I like the way it looks on pictures?Nitya PokharelCommunity AnswerSure! You could get galaxy bedding, wallpaper, pictures, shelves, or and much more. Galaxy would be a great theme for a hangout spot!
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QuestionDo butterflies and flowers look like a hang out and are they teen- ish?Community AnswerYes, they can definitely be teenish. Especially if that is what you are into. If you are asking for a teen, it would be best to discuss it with them first.
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QuestionHow can I make my room teen-ish?Community AnswerTry following the suggestions in the article. If none of that appeals to you, then put your imagination to work and come up with a theme that suits your taste and personality.
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QuestionWhat if my walls have cracks?Community AnswerThere are fill-in mixtures that you can buy. They are usually available in hardware stores, or even your local Walmart.
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QuestionHow do I make my room a hangout spot if I don't have space to add chairs?Community AnswerYou could get comfy pillows or cushions to put on your floor when your friends are over.
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QuestionHow do I make my room a hangout spot if it's small?Community AnswerYou can bring a TV into your room if you have enough space, or a speaker to play music while you are hanging out.
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QuestionHow do I make a hangout spot in my room if I don't have a couch?Community AnswerYou can put pillows and cushions in a corner and get some cool bean bag chairs for seating options.
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QuestionWhat if my parents don’t allow me to put a TV in my room?Community AnswerUse a tablet or your phone. An iPad or another type of digital tablet would also work. If it's about affordability, small TVs are cheaper than tablets or phones nowadays, perhaps tell them this.
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QuestionWhat do I do if all my space is taken when I want to make my room a hangout spot?Community AnswerTry adding some music. Play it off your phone, or lay some CDs. You could also add a rug. Try reorganizing your room to make it feel like it has more space.
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QuestionHow do I make my room a hangout spot if I have no place to store my items?Community AnswerGet a dresser, or something to store stuff in. You could find one at a garage sale or thrift store. You could also just add some music. People would sit on a rug, and your bed. No need for extra seating!
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QuestionHow can I make a Victorian style bedroom room a good hangout space?Community AnswerAdd some seating. When friends come over, get snacks and play some music. Any bedroom can be a great hangout spot if you add some snacks and music. You could also try adding a rug, if you don’t already have one.
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QuestionWhat if I am renting, so can’t paint the walls and there are loads of marks and I can’t rearrange my room because it’s too much work?Community AnswerYou might want to put things like cool artwork or posters on places with really big and visible marks, and for smaller marks, invest in getting some cool frames to put pictures in. And then hang these on the wall to cover the marks. These tips could be used for marks on the top of your walls or high up. For big marks closer to the ground, at the bottom of the wall, get some cheap/small furniture to cover it up.
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QuestionShould I put a table for eating snacks?Otterly BadgerificTop AnswererIf eating snacks is something you like to do, then that would be a good idea to include. For a snack table, make sure it's at a suitable height for eating when seated and that it has an easy care surface that can be cleaned with standard cleaning products without being harmed. Another option is to cover with a tiny tablecloth which can be washed regularly to keep it clean.
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QuestionWhat if my room is small?Community AnswerYou can make it cute still. Try putting up LED strip or fairy lights. They give the room a good aesthetic. If room is a problem, then try using another room. Set the vibe. Sometimes a little background music from a phone or speaker is a nice touch.
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QuestionWhat should I do when my parents don't allow me to have a TV as a teenager?Community AnswerYou can watch TV on other devices as well, especially if you have a streaming service. You could also have your "hangout spot" be geared more towards socializing with friends, or even make a reading nook. You don't need a TV to have a cool room.
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QuestionWhat type of snack? Give me some examples.Community AnswerChips, Smarties, anything packaged, string cheese/Babybels. Don't leave food in your room afterward. You don't want ants.
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