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Sick ‘n’ tired of barricading your room from your besties? We’re showing you how to take your space from crazy cluttered hazard zone to an awesome hangout for you and all of your buds.


From twin bed to daytime lounge
Converting your twin bed into a comfy day bed (also known as a place where you and your friends can relax and gab about your latest crushes) is as easy as 1-2-3. If it’s not already there, move your bed length-wise against one wall in your room. Toss a few bright cushions or pillows (we like the one below) against the wall to give ya some support. It will look just like a sofa and become you and your BFF’s new fave place to hang!
 
 
Steve Madden Betty White Square Decorative Pillow, $20, overstock.com


Tidy up
You and your bestie may know everything about each other, but the last thing she needs to see is your dirty undies littering the floor. Do your relationship a favor and buy a cute hamper, then make a point of tossing all of your worn clothes into it before going to bed. You can grab a plain one, like the hamper below, and decorate it with puffy paint and rhinestones if you like.
 
 
Badger Basket Folding Hamper in Sage, $22, target.com


Beanbag baby
Comfy beanbag chairs, like the ones below, will give you and your BFF a great place to relax after a long day at school. Plus, they can easily be moved around your room and placed wherever you want. Store them when your BFF’s not there, then pull them out for some fun seating.
 
 
Beanbag in pink, $25, target.com


Feel the fuzz

To make your room even more inviting, create a friend zone with a fuzzy rug that’ll feel great under your toes. It will make your room super cozy…and offer up some comfy seating or extra padding when your buds are sleepin’ over.

 
 
Xhilaration Solid Shag Rug, $30 for 30” x 48”, amazon.com


Get your game on
Do you love playing rummy with your BFFs or hosting marathon Monopoly tournaments? Stow a basket of fun board games and decks of cards in a corner so you can pull it out whenever you’re looking for something to do.
 
 
Large Gingham Storage Bin, $15, containerstore.com


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thanxs again Lynae P Smile

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by shana399 on 3/20/2012 2:14:04 AM

 
 

Hey shana399, click the links to read articles on how to make a bean bag and clothes hamper. Hope this helps!! Xoxo

http://www.ehow.co.uk/how_5148188_make-laundry-hamper.html

http://www.budget101.com/crafts/fcp2.htm



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well i don't want 2 spend much on things but do u know any how to websites that i can learn how to make a homemade hamper and beanbag cause i have plenty of material and i can buy stuffing for the beanbag or substitute with fluffy wool Lynae P.

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by shana399 on 3/17/2012 2:18:45 PM

 
 



MOD!
How do I do the couch bed shown in the picture if the frames are on the top not side? How do I have a cute room with no permission to paint, refurnish, or get cute new pieces besides pillows and baskets?




Hey girlie,

No matter what your room looks like, it's totally possible to use your bed as a lounge! Just position your pillows along the wall, instead of at the head of the bed where you sleep. Make sure the bedspread covers the whole thing. And, if you have a headboard, see if you can remove it so the sides are open. That way, you turn it from "bed" to "awesome bedroom couch for all my friends to enjoy." Smile Remember that some parents don't have the money for big new purchases, so try to make the best of what you have! Rearrange things, spray paint old lamp bases to refresh them, buy new colors of pillows, put pics of your besties and your fam on the walls, etc. Be creative with what you're allowed to do!!
Lauren C.

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by izzytheswiftie on 12/4/2011 4:56:26 AM

 
 

if your bed is to big for you room, like mine was, i got a smaller bed. i had a double, but my mom got me a frame (for pretty cheap too) that could convert from a double to a twin, so i just traded my double matress with one of my friends who had a twin, and viola! My prob was fixxxxxed and my room instantly looked bigger!

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by hannahweasley224 on 10/30/2011 9:13:49 AM

 
 

i mean any tips

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by worriedaboutperiods on 10/1/2011 7:56:46 AM

 
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