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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


How do you make YOUR room friend-ready?
 
 
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BY BRITTANY TAYLOR ON 6/18/2011 7:00:00 AM

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MODMODMOD so, weve had my house for several years now and i think were finally going to paint the rooms and stuff. in my room, i want bright colors, like bright green, bright pink, and bright orange, but im not sure how to use those colors and maybe silver or white without my room being too bright. any ideas? thanks!

Hey girly,
There is nothing wrong with a bright room. To make it fun I would suggest painting each wall a different color or maybe have two walls be the same color and each of the other two a different color. Then, stick with white furniture. This will make your room look not as bright and really nice looking. Have fun with this and make sure that it shows off your own unique style.


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by horselover303 on 7/1/2011 12:26:06 PM

 
 

i already have a daybed, But some of this stuff is stupid and expensive. There are seven people in my family so we dont decorate hampers and make them our own. I just keep mine in my closet
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by Bubblez9722 on 6/28/2011 8:13:54 PM

 
 

I just spent 2 hours cleaning and re-organizing my entire room! And now I am so happy with the result! If you are looking to clean your room, definitely have music- it helps take your mind off the boring task!

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by basketballcutie11 on 6/26/2011 7:38:13 PM

 
 



MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD
My bed is already a Trundle/Day Bed so that step is done. Other then that, my room is terrible. Whenever I have my friend over my room is clean and it is a good place to hang out but there is nothing to do. I have no electronics of any kind in my room, and all I have to do is stuff from when I was little. The last time I had my room updated was when I was 7 and I hate it cuz it is bright yellow and flowery. I really want my room to look older and more personalized and I keep asking my mom if I could redo my room and she always put it off. What can I do???




Hey babe! Summer is the perfect time to redo your room! Just ask you mom again, or start looking in magazines to find ideas, and make sure she sees you looking at them so she knows you're serious about this! She can give you great ideas too! Good luck! 
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by siaeme12 on 6/24/2011 9:38:18 AM

 
 

Ugh MOD MOD MOD.! I need help. Sometimes I eat in my room like chips but I am so careful and sometimes I get ants and they dont go away I dont get a lot but I get like 10 of them and my rooms not that dirty.. even i need help!!




Hey girl,

It might be more comfy to eat in your room, but it will definitely bring on the bugs.  You might think you're being careful, but even the tiniest crumbs will bring on the ants so it's best to just keep food in the kitchen. Also, you should grab a vacuum cleaner to make sure your room doesn't have any crumbs in it, and hopefully that will get rid of the ants. Good luck! x0x0 
Casey L.

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